William Smith Shaw
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William Smith Shaw (August 12, 1778 – April 25, 1826) was an American librarian. He was a founder of the Boston Athenæum as well as the Athenæum's first librarian.
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William Smith Shaw | |
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Private Secretary to the President | |
In office March 4, 1797 – March 4, 1801 | |
President | John Adams |
Preceded by | Tobias Lear |
Succeeded by | Meriwether Lewis |
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Born | (1778-08-12)August 12, 1778 Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA |
Died | April 25, 1826(1826-04-25) (aged 47) Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
Education | Harvard University |
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