Adam Julius Strohm (February 16, 1870 – October 30, 1951)[1] was a Swedish-American librarian. He was born in Vänersborg, Sweden and came to the United States in 1892. He was educated at the University of Uppsala, Sweden, and the University of Illinois. Strohm served as chief librarian of the Detroit Public Library from 1912 until his retirement in 1941. Prior to moving to Detroit, he served as librarian at the University of Illinois.[2]

Adam Strohm
Strohm in 1917
President of the American Library Association
In office
1930–1931
Preceded byAdam Keogh
Succeeded byJosephine Adams Rathbone
Personal details
Born
Adam Julius Strohm

(1870-02-16)February 16, 1870
Vänersborg, Västergötland, Sweden
DiedOctober 30, 1951(1951-10-30) (aged 81)
Fletcher, North Carolina, USA
Cause of deathHeart attack
Education
OccupationLibrarian

He was recognized as a pioneer of introducing branch libraries to public libraries. Strohm served as president of the American Library Association from 1930 to 1931.[3]

Strohm died after a heart attack in Asheville, North Carolina.

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References

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  1. ^ North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976
  2. ^ "Ex-Chief of Library Dies at 80". Detroit Free Press. October 31, 1951. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
  3. ^ "ALA's Past Presidents". American Library Association. 20 November 2007. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
Non-profit organization positions
Preceded by President of the American Library Association
1930–1931
Succeeded by