Loleta Fyan
Loleta Fyan | |
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Loleta I. Dawson, from a 1915 yearbook | |
| President of the American Library Association | |
| In office 1951–1952 | |
| Preceded by | Clarence R. Graham |
| Succeeded by | Robert Bingham Downs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Loleta Irene Dawson May 14, 1894 Clinton, Iowa, US |
| Died | March 15, 1990 (aged 95) East Lansing, Michigan, US |
| Spouse |
Clarence E. Fyan (m. 1926) |
| Parents |
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| Alma mater | Wellesley College |
| Occupation | Librarian |
Loleta Dawson Fyan (May 14, 1894 – March 15, 1990) was the first professional librarian for the State of Michigan (1941 to 1961). Long before the invention of the creation of the Internet, she believed that information should be available to all. She was instrumental in the passing of federal support for libraries.