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First Female Librarian

The first female librarian was Hattie Shields Jarnagin. She was appointed in 1901.

Written by Betsey B. Creekmore

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Title First Female Librarian
Author Betsey B. Creekmore
Keywords First Female Librarian
Website Name Volopedia
Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
URL https://volopedia.lib.utk.edu/entries/first-female-librarian/
Access Date December 29, 2025
Original Published Date September 25, 2018
Date of Last Update October 7, 2018

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