George Henry Moore (author)
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George Henry Moore was an American historical writer and librarian
.
in 1839 and in 1843 graduated at New York University
. Before leaving college, he had become connected with the New-York Historical Society
, as an assistant to his father, Jacob Bailey Moore
, the librarian, and in 1849 succeeded him as its librarian. In this position he remained until 1872, when, on the opening of the Lenox Library
(now a part of the New York Public Library
), he became its first superintendent. Here he remained until his death. He was a frequent contributor to historical magazines and to the proceedings of historical societies
. The University of New York
gave him the degree of LL.D.
He wrote numerous pamphlets.
Librarian
A librarian is an information professional trained in library and information science, which is the organization and management of information services or materials for those with information needs...
.
Biography
George Henry Moore was born April 20, 1823, in Concord, New Hampshire. He moved to New York CityNew York City
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in 1839 and in 1843 graduated at New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
. Before leaving college, he had become connected with the New-York Historical Society
New-York Historical Society
The New-York Historical Society is an American history museum and library located in New York City at the corner of 77th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan. Founded in 1804 as New York's first museum, the New-York Historical Society presents exhibitions, public programs and research that...
, as an assistant to his father, Jacob Bailey Moore
Jacob Bailey Moore
Jacob Bailey Moore was an American journalist and historical writer.-Ancestors:His ancestors emigrated to the United States from Scotland. His father, who had the same name, was a physician...
, the librarian, and in 1849 succeeded him as its librarian. In this position he remained until 1872, when, on the opening of the Lenox Library
Lenox Library
Lenox Library may refer to:*Lenox Library *A former library now part of the New York Public Library...
(now a part of the New York Public Library
New York Public Library
The New York Public Library is the largest public library in North America and is one of the United States' most significant research libraries...
), he became its first superintendent. Here he remained until his death. He was a frequent contributor to historical magazines and to the proceedings of historical societies
Historical society
A historical society is an organization that collects, researches, interprets and preserves information or items of historical interest. Generally, a historical society focuses on a specific geographical area, such as a county or town or subject, such as aviation or rail. Many historical...
. The University of New York
University of New York
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gave him the degree of LL.D.
Works
- The Treason of Charles LeeCharles Lee (general)Charles Lee was a British soldier who later served as a General of the Continental Army during the American War of Independence. Lee served in the British army during the Seven Years War. After the war he sold his commission and served for a time in the Polish army of King Stanislaus II...
(1858) - The Employment of NegroNegroThe word Negro is used in the English-speaking world to refer to a person of black ancestry or appearance, whether of African descent or not...
es in the Revolutionary ArmyAmerican Revolutionary WarThe American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
(1862) - Notes on the History of SlaverySlaverySlavery is a system under which people are treated as property to be bought and sold, and are forced to work. Slaves can be held against their will from the time of their capture, purchase or birth, and deprived of the right to leave, to refuse to work, or to demand compensation...
in MassachusettsMassachusettsThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
(1866) - A History of the Jurisprudence of New York (1872)
- Notes on the Witchcraft in Massachusetts (1883-85)
- Washington as an Angler (1887)
He wrote numerous pamphlets.