Zoia Horn
American librarian and advocate
Born
March 14th, 1918
107 years ago
Died
2014
11 years ago — 96 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Contributed to library science and advocated for intellectual freedom and privacy rights in libraries. Worked as a librarian throughout her career, focusing on fostering access to information and promoting the importance of libraries in communities. Served in various capacities within library organizations and was active in addressing challenges related to censorship and access to information.
Advocated for the right to read without censorship
Participated in legal challenges affecting library privacy
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