Josephus Nelson Larned
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Josephus Nelson Larned (May 11, 1836 – August 15, 1913)[1][2][3] was an American newspaper editor, author, librarian, and historian. As superintendent of the Young Men's Association Library, he presided over its transformation into what is now the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library.
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Josephus Nelson Larned | |
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President of the American Library Association | |
In office 1893–1894 | |
Preceded by | Melvil Dewey |
Succeeded by | Henry Munson Utley |
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Born | (1836-05-11)May 11, 1836 Chatham, Ontario, Canada |
Died | August 15, 1913(1913-08-15) (aged 77) Orchard Park, New York, United States |
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Frances A. K. McCrea
(m. 1861) |
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