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Ruth Bolden
1910–2004
United States
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Biography
Ruth Bolden (May 15, 1910 – May 12, 2004) was a library founder and civil rights worker. She helped found what would become the Weaver-Bolden Branch Library (part of the Tuscaloosa Public Library system) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, which is now named in honor of her and of Dr. George Weaver.
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