J.O. Modisette

J.O. Modisette (1881-1942) was an attorney and the Louisiana Library Commission’s chairman. He was a dedicated advocate of Louisiana libraries. For seventeen years, Modisette worked to improve Louisiana libraries and provide more Louisianans with the opportunity to read books.
Early life
Modisette believed every Louisianan deserved the right to read and served as an advocate for those people. This stemmed from a childhood without libraries and an intense craving for books, knowledge, and learning. the highest honor it gives to library board members, and the Louisiana Library Association named several awards in his honor. These include the general Modisette Award Committee established in 1944.
That public libraries eventually spread to every parish in
the state Louisiana, concluding with Modisette's own Jefferson Davis in 1968, is a testament to his contributions and legacy in Louisiana's library
development.

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