James Kendall Hosmer
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James Kendall Hosmer was an American librarian and soldier who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was also a pastor, library director, historian, author, and professor of histo
Hosmer, c. 1921
James Kendall Hosmer in 1912
The Hosmer Library
Herbert Putnam
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George Herbert Putnam was an American librarian. He was the eighth Librarian of Congress from 1899 to 1939. He implemented his vision of a universal collection with strengths in many languages, especi
James Kendall Hosmer
…James Kendall Hosmer Hosmer, c. 1921 President of the American Library Association In office 1902–1903 Preceded by John Shaw Billings Succeeded by Herbert Putnam Personal details Born January 29, 1834 Northfield, Massachusetts, U.S. Died May 11, 1927 (aged 93) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. Resting place Lakewood…
Herbert putnam
Putnam's former house in Washington, D.C.
Putnam (center) at A.L.A. Camp Kearny Library
Herbert Putnam later in life