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Title: Spofford, Ainsworth Rand - A Memorial Meeting At The Library Of Congress On Thursday November 12 1908, At Four O'Clock
Description: Library Of Congress, New York, 1908, 1st edition. Paper wrappers, VG. 84pp, Frontis, title & contents repeated by binder, a nice copy, with A R Spofford's calling card pinned to the upper cover. Contains a Bibliography of Spoffords works. Paperback , no dustjacket. ¶ Spofford 1825 - 1908 Chief Assistant Librarian of Congress and was appointed librarian by President Lincoln in 1864. He held the office until 1897. Spofford was responsible for much of the growth and development of the library. He wrote many periodical articles on books and libraries and published or edited a number of books

Keywords: Library of Congress, americana, history, bibliography, libraries