Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Samuel Swett Green

Samuel Swett Green

Shaw, Robert Kendall

Paperback

Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163188859
ISBN13: 9781163188859
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Samuel Swett Green by Robert Kendall Shaw is a comprehensive biography of the life and work of Samuel Swett Green, a prominent American librarian and library administrator. The book covers Green's early life, his education, and his various roles in the library field, including his work as a librarian in Worcester, Massachusetts, and his tenure as the chief librarian of the Boston Public Library.The author provides detailed insights into Green's philosophy and approach to librarianship, as well as his contributions to the development of library services and systems in the United States. The book also delves into Green's involvement in various library organizations, including the American Library Association and the Massachusetts Library Club.Throughout the book, Shaw highlights Green's dedication to promoting access to information and knowledge for all, regardless of social status or economic background. He also explores Green's efforts to expand the role of libraries in society, particularly in the areas of education and community development.Overall, Samuel Swett Green is a well-researched and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of America's most influential librarians. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of libraries and the evolution of library services in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

1 different editions

Also available

Also in

Fiction Anthologies

View All