John Gould Stephenson
John Gould Stephenson (March 1, 1828 – November 11, 1883) was an American physician and soldier. He was the fifth Librarian of the United States Congress from 1861 to 1864. He was referred to as the "librarian of the Civil War era" because Stephenson's tenure of librarianship covered almost the entire length of the war.
John Gould Stephenson | |
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John Gould Stephenson | |
| 5th Librarian of Congress | |
| In office May 21, 1861 – December 31, 1864 | |
| President | Abraham Lincoln |
| Preceded by | John Silva Meehan |
| Succeeded by | Ainsworth Rand Spofford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1, 1828 Lancaster, New Hampshire |
| Died | November 11, 1883 (aged 55) Washington, D.C. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | New Hampshire Medical Institution Castleton Medical College |
| Known for | Librarian of Congress |
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