Josephus Nelson Larned
Josephus Nelson Larned (May 11, 1836 – August 15, 1913) 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.
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 | May 11, 1836 Chatham, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | August 15, 1913 (aged 77) Orchard Park, New York, United States |
| Spouse |
Frances A. K. McCrea
(m. 1861) |
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