About Herbert Putnam

George Herbert Putnam was an American librarian. He was the eighth Librarian of Congress from 1899 to 1939. He implemented his vision of a universal collection with strengths in many languages, especially from Europe and Latin America.

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Herbert Putnam

American librarian and lawyer (1861-1955)

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About Herbert Putnam

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Occupation: librarian, lawyer, law librarian
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Librarian of Congress, President of the American Library Association, President of the American Library Association, library director

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September 20, 1861

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August 14, 1955

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