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Librarian of Congress

Carla Hayden

October 13, 2020 by Julie Tomas Leave a Comment

1973
BA Political Science, ’73 | Head Librarian of Congress

Carla Hayden

Carla Hayden transferred to Roosevelt hoping to reignite her passion for her college education. She studied with professors like Frank Untermyer, who encouraged her to reflect on what the U.S. government is and what it could be.

After graduating, Hayden led community libraries in Chicago, Baltimore and Washington, DC before becoming the 14th Head Librarian of Congress. She is the first African American and first woman to serve as the highest librarian in the country.

Read more about Carla Hayden in the Roosevelt Review or watch her Commencement address.

Filed Under: 1970s Tagged With: Carla Hayden, Frank Untermyer, Librarian of Congress

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