Roy Eliot Stokes was a British librarian and bibliographer whose professional writings fall within the fields of library science and bibliography. Beyond his academic writing, he also has connections to inspirational coming-of-age works for young readers, and one of his titles, Andy at Yale, is held in the collection. Public information about his life is limited: his birth and death years, educational background, and specific positions are not clearly recorded. Judging from the available information, his writing spans two areas—professional bibliography and coming-of-age narratives for young people. The former reflects the expertise he accumulated as a library professional, while the latter addresses young readers against the backdrop of campus life and personal growth. Though intended for different audiences, both kinds of writing show his concern with organizing knowledge and with the education of the young. His output was small, and the reach of his influence remains to be further examined.
