Arundell Esdaile


Arundell James Kennedy Esdaile , was a British librarian, and Secretary to the British Museum from 1926 to 1940.

Career

Esdaile was Secretary to the British Museum from 1926 to 1940.
He was president of the Library Association, and editor of its journal, the Library Association Record.
He was appointed a CBE.

Personal life

In 1907, he married the art historian Katharine Ada McDowall, and they had a daughter followed by two sons.

Later life

Esdaile died on 22 June 1956.