THORNE,+William+Benson

THORNE, William Benson (1877-1966) St Bride 1895; Poplar 1902-1942 (DL 1928, CL 1934) An exceptionally kindly, helpful and hospitable librarian of the old school; few could rival him as a letter writer and every recipient felt himself honoured. He was a very active member of both the LAA (later AAL) (Honorary Secretary 1915-1920, Editor of the //LA// 1902-1904, President 1906-1909 and Honorary Fellow 1916) and of the LA (Honorary Fellow 1938). He published, with G E Roebuck, //A primer of library practice for junior assistants// (1904, 2nd edition 1914).