- Entry type: Person
- Entry ID: AWE0136
Kibble, Nita Bernice
(1879 – 1962)- Born 1 January, 1879
- Died 31 December, 1962
- Occupation Librarian
Summary
Nita Kibble was the first woman appointed as a librarian with the New South Wales State Library. Her career began by accident in 1899 when the signature on her application form was misread, and thought to be that of a man.
Details
Kibble joined the State Library of NSW in 1899 and established the Library’s first research department in 1918. In 1919 she was appointed Principal Research Officer, and retained the position until her retirement in 1943. Kibble raised her niece, Nita May Dobbie, from birth. Dobbie later established the Kibble Awards for Women Writers in memory of her aunt.
Published resources
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Resource
- The Gentle Arts: Australia's women pioneers in the fields of literature, music and fine art., http://www.pioneerwomen.com.au/gentlearts.htm
- Trove: Kibble, Nita Bernice (1879-1962), http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-720067
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Resource Section
- Kibble, Nita Bernice (1879-1962), Arnot, Jean F., 2006, http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A090585b.htm
Archival resources
- Mitchell and Dixson Libraries Manuscripts Collection