John Cotton Dana, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American librarian and museum director
Date of Birth: 19-Aug-1856
Place of Birth: Woodstock, Vermont, United States
Date of Death: 21-Jul-1929
Profession: librarian, curator, museum director
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About John Cotton Dana
- John Cotton Dana (born August 19, 1856 in Woodstock, Vermont – died July 21, 1929 in Newark, New Jersey) was an American library and museum director who sought to make these cultural institutions relevant to the daily lives of citizens.
- As a public librarian for forty years Dana promoted the benefits of reading, pioneered direct access to shelved materials, and innovated specialized library services of all types.
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