Ainsworth Rand Spofford

Ainsworth Rand Spofford, {{circa|1870s}} Ainsworth Rand Spofford (September 12, 1825 – August 11, 1908) was the sixth Librarian of Congress. He was also a journalist and a prolific writer. He served as librarian from 1864 to 1897 under the administration of ten presidents. A great admirer of Benjamin Franklin, he wrote a twenty-one page introduction to Franklin's autobiography, which he edited and published. Provided by Wikipedia
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    Author: Spofford, Ainsworth Rand, 1825-1908
    Published 1881
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    The founding of Washington City : with some considerations on the origin of cities and location of national capitals ; an address read before the Maryland Historical Society, May 12th, 1879
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    Author: Spofford, Ainsworth Rand, 1825-1908
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    Massachusetts in the American Revolution
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    Author: Spofford, Ainsworth Rand, 1825-1908
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    The founding of Washington city : with some considerations on the origin of cities and location of national capitals : an address
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    Author: Spofford, Ainsworth Rand, 1825-1908
    Published 1900
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    A book for all readers : designed as an aid to the collection, use, and preservation of books, and the formation of public and private libraries
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    Author: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
    Published 1904
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    Autobiography : Poor Richard. Letters
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    Published 1878
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    An American almanac and treasury of facts, statistical, financial, and political, for the year
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    Celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the Establishment of the Seat of Government in the District of Columbia

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