Professional/academic Memberships
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- 1951-1952: Vice President, American Library Association
- 1952-1953: President, American Library Association
- 1955-1956: President, Illinois Library Association
In addition, Downs was a member of:
- Southeastern Library Association
- American Association of University Professors
- Authors League America
- Society of Midland Authors
- Committee on Books Abroad
- United States Information Agency
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Beta Phi Mu
- Phi Kappa Phi
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