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* Melvil Dewey ( 1851 – 1931 ), inventor of the Dewey Decimal Classification System for libraries
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Charles Ammi Cutter ( 1837 – 1903 ), inspired by the decimal classification of his contemporary Melvil Dewey, and with Dewey's initial encouragement, developed his own classification scheme for the Winchester Town Library and then the Boston Athenaeum, at which he served as librarian for twenty-four years.
The Dewey Decimal Classification ( DDC ), or Dewey Decimal System, is a proprietary library classification system created by Melvil Dewey in 1876.
While he lived, Melvil Dewey edited each edition himself: he was followed by other editors who had been very much influenced by him.
The American Library Association was formed, as well as The American Library Journal, Melvil Dewey published his decimal based system of classification, and the United States Bureau of Education published its report, " Public libraries in the United States of America ; their history, condition, and management.
* December 26 – Melvil Dewey, American librarian, inventor of Dewey Decimal Classification ( b. 1851 )
* Dewey Decimal Classification invented by Melvil Dewey
* December 10 – Melvil Dewey, American librarian, inventor of Dewey Decimal Classification ( d. 1931 )
Putnam ’ s activities with the American Library Association led him to join with Justin Winsor and Melvil Dewey as official delegates to the International Conference of Librarians in London in 1897 When Winsor died shortly thereafter, Putnam served the remainder of his term as President of the ALA.
They met at pristine Lake Placid, New York at the invitation of Melvil Dewey.
A particularly influential figure was Melvil Dewey ( inventor of the eponymous Dewey Decimal System, who was also responsible for the development of the hanging file folder ).
Melville Louis Kossuth ( Melvil ) Dewey ( December 10, 1851 – December 26, 1931 ) was an American librarian and educator, inventor of the Dewey Decimal system of library classification, and a founder of the Lake Placid Club.
* Melvil Dewey ( 1851 – 1931 ), American librarian
Dr. Melvil Dewey, the inventor of the Dewey Decimal System, and the founder of the Lake Placid Club, proposed that Lake Stearns change its name to Lake Placid.
At its dedication, Melvil Dewey, creator of a widely used book classification system, delivered the opening address.
Melvil Dewey, who invented the Dewey Decimal System, designed what was then called " Placid Park Club " in 1895 and inspired the village to change its name to Lake Placid, which became an incorporated village in 1900.
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* 1973 – Melvil Poupaud, French actor
* Albert Grisar – Lady Melvil
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The publication of Ro periodicals was supported by several American sponsors, especially from the Marietta, Ohio area, including Melvil Dewey, inventor of the Dewey Decimal Classification ( another attempt to categorize human knowledge ), Vice President Charles G. Dawes, George White, who mentioned Ro in the Congressional Record, and Alice Vanderbilt Morris of IALA.
* 1996: Charlotte Rampling ( president ), Sabine Azéma, René Cleitman, Dominique Farrugia, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Chiara Mastroianni, Laura Morante, Ornella Muti, Melvil Poupaud and Alain Rocca.
* 2005: Alain Corneau ( president ), Enki Bilal, Dominique Blanc, Romane Bohringer, Rachida Brakni, Christophe, Dominik Moll, Melvil Poupaud and Brigitte Roüan.
Melvil and inventor
* Melvil Dewey, inventor of the Dewey Decimal System, founded a resort in the town.
* Melvil Dewey, inventor of the Dewey Decimal System, wrote published works in simplified spellings and even simplified his own name from Melville to Melvil.
It was founded in 1876 by Melvil Dewey ( familiar as the inventor of the Dewey decimal system ).
Melvil and Decimal
* Melvil Dewey, invented the Dewey Decimal library classification system.
Variations on this system were used in libraries until the late 1800s when Melvil Dewey developed the Dewey Decimal Classification in 1876, which is still in use today.
This was a time in history when Andrew Carnegie was building libraries across the nation and Melvil Dewey created the Dewey Decimal System and founded the American Library Association.
Melvil and Classification
In its early issues, Charles Cutter, creator of the Cutter Expansive Classification system, developed his ideas ; R. R. Bowker discussed cataloging principles ; and managing editor Melvil Dewey made recommendations for early library circulation systems.
Melvil and for
As a young adult he advocated spelling reform ; he changed his name from the usual " Melville " to " Melvil ", without redundant letters, and for a time changed his surname to " Dui ".
They wrote to the system's creator, Melvil Dewey, asking for permission to modify his system in this way ; he agreed, so long as their system was not translated into English.
Melvil and libraries
" Its early issues focused on the growth and development of libraries, with feature articles by such prominent authors as Melvil Dewey and Charles Cutter focusing on cataloging, indexing, and lending schemes.
Dewey and 1851
* December 26-Melvil Dewey, inventor of the most widely-used library classification system ( born 1851 )
In early 1851, the act authorizing the organization of Bad Axe, now Vernon County, was approved by Governor Nelson Dewey.
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* 1837 – George Dewey, U. S. admiral ( d. 1917 )
William Heard Kilpatrick ( 1871 – 1965 ) was a pupil of Dewey and one of the most effective practitioner of the concept as well as the more adept at proliferating the progressive education movement and spreading word of the works of Dewey.
John Dewey and English Education ( 1895 – 1939 ).
Dewey led a successful investigation into Luciano's lucrative prostitution operation, eventually sending Luciano to jail with a 30 – 50 year sentence.
George Dewey Cukor (; July 7, 1899 – January 24, 1983 ) was an American film director.
His parents selected his middle name in honor of Spanish – American War hero George Dewey.
* 1952 – John Dewey, American philosopher and theorist ( b. 1859 )
* 1917 – George Dewey, American admiral ( b. 1837 )
John Dewey (; October 20, 1859 – June 1, 1952 ) was an American philosopher, psychologist and educational reformer whose ideas have been influential in education and social reform.
In 1894 Dewey joined the newly founded University of Chicago ( 1894 – 1904 ) where he developed his belief in an empirically based theory of knowledge, becoming associated with the newly emerging Pragmatic philosophy.
* 1971 – Thomas E. Dewey, American presidential candidate ( b. 1902 )
* 1902 – Thomas E. Dewey, American politician ( d. 1971 )
Miles Dewey Davis III ( May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991 ) was an American jazz musician, trumpeter, bandleader, and composer.
* Actor Dewey Martin ( 1956 – 1958 )
* 1940 – Dewey Martin, Canadian drummer ( Buffalo Springfield and The Standells ) ( d. 2009 )
* January 16 – George Dewey, U. S. admiral ( b. 1837 )
* November 2 – United States presidential election, 1948: Democratic incumbent Harry S. Truman defeats Republican Thomas E. Dewey and ' Dixiecrat ' Strom Thurmond.
* October 20 – John Dewey, American philosopher, psychologist, and educator ( d. 1952 )
* March 24 – Thomas Dewey, American politician ( d. 1971 )
* Physiology or Medicine – Francis Harry Compton Crick, James Dewey Watson, Maurice Hugh Frederick Wilkins
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