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Green, Samuel Swett

librarian, author, was born Feb. 20, 1837, in Worcester, Mass. In 1858 he graduated from the Harvard college; and from the divinity school of Harvard university in 1864. For several years he was teller of the Worcester National bank; and in 1871 was chosen librarian of the free public library of Worcester, having previously been a director of the library.

He was one of the founders of the American Library association, and its president in 1891; and was the original member and first president of the council of that association. He has lectured at the school of literary economy of Columbia college. He is a member of numerous historical societies, and an officer in many institutions. He is the author of two books, and has published many articles in magazines and newspapers, and delivered a great number of addresses.