1909

In 1909 the council was enlarged to include the Executive Board, all ex-Presidents of ALA, and fifty additional members--half chosen by the Council, half by the membership. This new enlarged council took over the business affairs of ALA. This year also saw the appointment of the first salaried executive secretary: Charles Hadley.

In 1909 the council was enlarged to include the Executive Board, all ex-Presidents of ALA, and fifty additional members--half chosen by the Council, half by the membership. This new enlarged council took over the business affairs of ALA. This year also saw the appointment of the first salaried executive secretary: Charles Hadley.