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Alma Smith Jacobs

1916–1997

United States

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Alma Smith Jacobs (21 November 1916 – 18 December 1997) was the first African American to serve as Montana State Librarian. She served as Head Librarian at the Great Falls Public Library from 1954 to 1973, and in 1973 was named Montana State Librarian, serving until 1981. Alma Smith was born in Lewistown, Montana, the daughter of Martin Luther and Emma Smith.

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