Frederick Gale Ruffner Jr.
Frederick Gale Ruffner Jr. | |
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| Born | August 26, 1926 Gale Research |
| Notable work | Encyclopedia of Associations |
| Spouse | Mary Evans Ruffner |
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Frederick Gale Ruffner Jr. (August 26, 1926 – August 13, 2014) was an American publisher who is known as the founder of
He died August 12, 2014, at the age of 87.[1][2][3][4]
Publishing career
Ruffner founded
Early Gale publications included the National Directory of
His first major success was the Encyclopedia of Associations, (originally titled the Encyclopedia of American Associations) in 1956.[8] Beginning with the third edition, the title was changed to the Encyclopedia of Associations.[9]
Other major publications included Contemporary Authors and the Dictionary of Literary Biography.
Ruffner sold Gale to
In 1985, Ruffner founded the publishing company Omnigraphics with his son Peter.
In 1986, Ruffner founded the Literary Landmarks Association as a project of Friends of Libraries USA to recognize historic sites related to major literary figures and events. The project continues after the merger of the American Library Trustee Association and Friends of Libraries USA to United for Libraries.[11]
Ruffner was awarded American Library Association Honorary Membership in 1987.[12]
Military career
Ruffner enlisted in the
during World War II.He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
See also
References
- ^ a b ""Frederick Gale Ruffner, Jr." Grosse Pointe News. – Retrieved October 3, 2014". Archived from the original on August 8, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ^ "Gale Research founder Frederick Ruffner dies at 88" Crain's Detroit Business – Retrieved October 3, 2014
- ^ "Frederick Ruffner, founder of reference book powerhouse Gale Research, dies at 88" Detroit Free Press. – Retrieved October 3, 2014
- ^ "Publisher was 'a pioneer of the information age'" Detroit News – Retrieved October 3, 2014
- ^ "Gale Founder Frederick Ruffner Dies at 88" Library Journal – Retrieved October 3, 2014
- ^ Library of Congress LCCN Permalink for 57013216
- ^ Library of Congress LCCN Permalink for 57013217
- ^ Library of Congress LCCN Permalink for 59006963
- ^ Library of Congress LCCN Permalink for 76046129
- ^ McCracken, Jeffrey. " Gale Research to merge. (merger between Gale Research Co. and The Thompson Group)." Crain's Detroit Business. Crain Communications, Inc. September 21, 1998.
- ^ "Literary Landmarks – American Library Association"
- ^ American Library Association's Honorary Member Listing
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