Ainsworth Rand Spofford 1825-1908. A Memorial Meeting at the Library of Congress on Thursday, November 12th, 1908, at Four O'Clock, the Librarian of Congress Presiding

[Spofford, Ainsworth Rand] Putnam, Herbert, et al.

Published by The Webster Press, New York, 1909
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frontis, 84 pp. Illus. with 1 b/w portrait. 8vo. Gifted from the Library of Congress to the New England Historic Genealogical Society on April 20, 1909. Ainsworth Rand Spofford (1825-1908), was the 6th Librarian of Congress 1864-1897. "The modern history of the Library of Congress began when Ainsworth Rand Spofford became Librarian of Congress, for it was Spofford who transformed the small reference library that served the U.S. Congress into a national institution that also served the American public."(LOC) Contents: Biographical note. -- Introductory remarks by Herbert Putman, librarian of Congress. -- Dr. Spofford in Cincinnati, 1845-1860, by H.B. Blackwell. -- Dr. Spofford and the Library of Congress, 1860-1897, by W.D. Johnston, president of the District of Columbia library association. -- Dr. Spofford and the Public library of the District, by T.W. Noyes, president of trustees. -- Dr. Spofford as a member of the Literary society, by Alice C. Fletcher, of the Literary society. -- Dr. Spofford as a member of the Anthropological society, by W. Hough, president of the society. -- Dr. Spofford as a member of the Historical society, by A.B. Hagner, president of the society. -- List of the writings of Dr. Spofford, by A.P.C. Griffin, assistant librarian of Congress (p. 61-84). Oversized wrappers edge worn, repaired tear to top, institution blind stamp to title, contents about fine, gift slip tipped into rear paste down, overal about very good. Seller Inventory # 46119

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Title: Ainsworth Rand Spofford 1825-1908. A ...
Publisher: The Webster Press, New York
Publication Date: 1909
Binding: Paper wrappers
Edition: First edition.

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