Ruby Stutts Lyells

American librarian

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Also known as Ruby Elizabeth Stutts Lyells

Born: 1908
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1.Stated in Faceted Application of Subject TerminologyRetrieved 2020-05-07
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Died: December 22, 1994
Birthplace: Anding
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: librarian
Education: University of Chicago
Employer: Alcorn State University
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1.ideals.illinois.edu/items/8287
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Ruby Stutts Lyells was an American librarian and a leader of women's organizations who championed civil rights for decades. She was the first African-American professional librarian in Mississippi.

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Sex or gender: female
Ethnic group: African Americans
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1.ideals.illinois.edu/items/8287
2.Stated in Celebrating African-American Librarians and Librarianship
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Given name: Ruby
Family name: Stutts

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