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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.


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