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Sallie Webster Dorsey
American librarian
Sallie Webster Dorsey | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 5, 1860 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Died | August 5, 1937 |
| Occupation | Librarian |
| Known for | Maryland State Librarian, 1912 to 1916 |
| Relatives | Hester Dorsey Richardson (sister) |
Sallie Webster Dorsey (April 5, 1860 – August 5, 1937) was an American librarian and clubwoman.
She was Maryland State Librarian from 1912 to 1916.
Early life
Sallie Webster Dorsey was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of James Levin Dorsey and Sarah Ann Webster Richardson Dorsey.[1][2] Her father was a grain broker.[3] Her sister Hester Dorsey Richardson was a clubwoman and local historian in Maryland.
Career
Dorsey wrote for newspapers, and was one of the original members of the Woman's Literary Club of Baltimore. She was president of the Cambridge Woman's Club, and hosted literary gatherings in her home in Cambridge.[4] From 1912 to 1916 she was
