Richard CLAYPOOL
We have recently learned the sad news that Richard Claypool died on December 26, 2014, at the age of 78. A New Jersey native, Richard was a resident of Lansdale, Pennsylvania, at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife Shirley.
Richard received a BA in Music from the University of Chicago, a Masters and PhD from Northwestern University, followed by an MS in Library and Information Science from Drexel University in 1983. Richard worked as a librarian in the Branch Libraries Cataloging Department for many years. At his retirement, he was Head of the Music and Non-Print Cataloging Unit. His commitment to quality public service resulted in many improvements that benefitted all NYPL users. He was a brilliant and dedicated professional who trained and mentored many staff who went on to achieve professional recognition for their own contributions to the field.
Richard maintained a deep passion for genealogical research and travel. He and his wife enjoyed many interesting cross-country train trips that supported these interests.
See New York Public Library Retirees Newsletter, Issue 35, page 21.
We have recently learned the sad news that Richard Claypool died on December 26, 2014, at the age of 78. A New Jersey native, Richard was a resident of Lansdale, Pennsylvania, at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife Shirley.
Richard received a BA in Music from the University of Chicago, a Masters and PhD from Northwestern University, followed by an MS in Library and Information Science from Drexel University in 1983. Richard worked as a librarian in the Branch Libraries Cataloging Department for many years. At his retirement, he was Head of the Music and Non-Print Cataloging Unit. His commitment to quality public service resulted in many improvements that benefitted all NYPL users. He was a brilliant and dedicated professional who trained and mentored many staff who went on to achieve professional recognition for their own contributions to the field.
Richard maintained a deep passion for genealogical research and travel. He and his wife enjoyed many interesting cross-country train trips that supported these interests.
See New York Public Library Retirees Newsletter, Issue 35, page 21.