She also had a some teaching stints including in the Syracuse Information Studies program for several years.  Barbara Opar

 

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

We were sad to learn that Caroline Backlund, whose career in Washington included positions in the libraries of Dumbarton Oaks (1968-1972) and at the National Gallery of Art (1972-1996), passed away on Saturday, February 20 at age 95. 

 

As an ardent member of ARLIS/NA, she played an active role in the society as a founding member and chair of the local chapter, as ARLIS/NA President in 1982, and as chair of the 15^th Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. in 1987.  In 1989 she received the society’s Distinguished Service Award.

 

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, March 4, 2016 at Christ Church in Georgetown, 3116 O St NW, Washington, DC 20007.

 

Further details regarding arrangements and expressions of sympathy are forthcoming.

 

Roger C. Lawson

Administrative Librarian/Head of Technical Services

National Gallery of Art

Washington, DC

T: (202) 842-6529

F: (202) 408-8530

E: r-lawson (at) nga.gov

 

Mailing address:
National Gallery of Art

Library (DL)

2000B South Club Drive

Landover, MD  20785

 

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