Word: librarian
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...James L. Whitney, representing the Boston Public Library, of which Mr. Winsor was formerly librarian...
...Justin Winsor, Librarian at Harvard for twenty years, and one of the best known men ever connected with the University, both with scholars and the public at large, died at his home in Cambridge early yesterday morning, of strangulated hernia, a complication resulting from a heavy cold. He had been ill for some time and early in the week his condition was considered critical. On Tuesday an operation seemed to improve his condition somewhat, but Thursday evening fever set in and he died at 8.30 yesterday morning...
Beside his literary activities Doctor Winsor has been engaged since 1868 in the library work to which his contributions are numerous and valuable. In 1868 he was made superintendent of the Boston Public Library, and he held the position until 1877 when he was appointed librarian of Harvard College. Since that year, under his administration, the Library has grown apace until it is now second to no college library in usefulness and convenience. Dr. Winsor was one of the founders, and first president of the American Library Association and was at one time president of the American Historical Society...
...Justin Winsor, the University Librarian, who has been very ill, passed a very comfortable day yesterday. His condition is much improved and the chances of his recovery are more favorable...
...Librarian Justin Winsor is dangerously ill at his home and it is feared may not recover. Professor Channing took his place at the Seminary of American History yesterday afternoon...