Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
John Cotton Dana
Born: August 19, 1856
Died: July 21, 1929 (aged 72)
Bio: John Cotton Dana was an American library and museum director who sought to make these cultural institutions relevant to the daily lives of citizens.
Known for:
- The new museum
- A library primer (1899)
- Libraries: Addresses and Essays (1916)
- Notes on bookbinding for libraries (1906)
- Suggestions (1921)