Moore, George Henry, 1823-1892

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Birth 1823-04-20
Death 1892-05-05

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George Henry Moore (1823-1892) was an American librarian, historian and bibliographer. He was librarian at the New York Historical Society from 1850 to 1876. He also was elected superintendent and trustee for the Lenox Library in 1872 and became administrator for the library in 1876. As a historian he concentrated on the colonial and revolutionary periods of American history.

From the guide to the George Henry Moore papers, 1851-1891, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

George Henry Moore (1823-1892) was an American librarian, historian and bibliographer.

He was librarian at the New York Historical Society from 1850 to 1876. He also was elected superintendent and trustee for the Lenox Library in 1872 and became administrator for the library in 1876. As a historian he concentrated on the colonial and revolutionary periods of American history.

From the description of George Henry Moore papers, 1851-1891. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 86164335

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Subjects:

  • Printing
  • Printing
  • Indians of North America

Occupations:

  • Historians
  • Librarians

Places:

  • Massachusetts (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)
  • Massachusetts (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)

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