JUSTIN WINSOR


Justin Winsor
Justin Winsor
  • Born: January 2, 1831
  • Died: October 22, 1897
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Librarian, Historian, Author

Justin Winsor was a prominent 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. His self-confidence, energy and congeniality augmented his entrepreneurial skills and were well received by his peers, who elected him as the first president of the American Library Association.