"A pinnacle of professionalism ... a quiet kind of humanism," 1960s

... a pinnacle of professionalism ... a quiet kind of humanism ... For us beginning librarians working in her office, she was a pinnacle of professionalism. Her vast book knowledge, her international interests, her wisdom and sharp insight quickly won our respect. Because of these gemlike qualities, we eagerly sought her approval. But in addition to this rich legacy which we all shared, she had another gift—rare and precious. It was her deep sense of fair play and her liberal spirit; her genuine ac¬ ceptance of minority opinion and minority people. Her liberalism could not be labeled or categorized. It was not at all professional. Perhaps it wasn't even liberalism but rather a quiet kind of humanism that assured us of her concern and deep belief in equality of opportunity and in the essential unity of mankind. Not only did she feel a sense of humanism, she also deinonstrated this conviction in countless ways. With her re¬ markable selflessness she would, no doubt, have been embarrasse