Doris Hargrett Clack

1928–1995 (age 67)

Biography

Doris Hargrett Clack (1928-1995) became a distinguished librarian and bibliographer whose work amplified the contributions of African American writers and scholars. Her meticulous research and mentorship helped shape the collections and careers of countless archivists and students.

Her legacy endures through the institutions she enriched and through the many librarians who still rely on the paths she cleared, a lasting tribute observed by those who visit Southside Cemetery.

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