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Justin Winsor

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American librarian and historian (1831-1897)

United StatesWritersLived 1831 to 1897 · aged 66
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Justin Winsor was an American writer, librarian, and historian. His historical work had strong bibliographical and cartographical elements.

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Winsor at age 19, portrait by Thomas BadgerWinsor at age 19, portrait by Thomas BadgerWinsor in 1854, at age 23Winsor in 1854, at age 23

Awards 1

Library Hall of Fame

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About this person

Justin Winsor was an American writer, librarian, and historian. His historical work had strong bibliographical and cartographical elements. He was an authority on the early history of North America and was elected the first president of the American Library Association as well as the third president of the American Historical Association.

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1831 to 1897 · aged 66
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7 languages

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