Louis Round Wilson

1876–1979 (age 103)

Librarian/Educator

Biography

Louis Round Wilson (1876-1979) rests at Old Chapel Hill Cemetery, a beloved librarian and educator whose vision shaped the University of North Carolina’s libraries and supported generations of scholars.

He championed the growth of collections and the cultivation of curious minds, leaving a legacy of learning that continues to inspire those who follow in his footsteps.

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