Copeland, Charles H.
From Salem Links and Lore
Charles H.Copeland (1911-1963) was head librarian at Salem Public Library from 1956 until his death in 1963.
A native of Salem, he attended Salem schools and graduated from St. Lawrence University. He was a formerly a curator of maritime history at
Peabody Museum. He was a World War II veteran with the Army Engineers, seeing service in the South Pacific.
He succeeded Ralf. P. Emerson at the Salem Public Library.
Charles Copeland's portrait hangs in the hallway at Salem Public Library.
See Also
"Copeland, Librarian here; Author, Lecturer, Dies" Salem Evening News, June 17, 1963, p.?
