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Signature of Ainsworth Rand Spofford

Ainsworth Rand Spofford

Librarian of Congress (1825-1908)

† 1908-08-11 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 7 language Wikipedias
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

Ainsworth Rand Spofford was born on September 12, 1825 in Gilmanton and died on August 11, 1908 in Washington, D.C., aged 82. Recorded occupations: journalist, librarian, writer and bookseller. Country of citizenship: United States. Positions held include Librarian of Congress. Fields of work: library science and publishing. Honours include Library Hall of Fame. Member of American Philosophical Society.

At a glance
Born
September 12, 1825 · Gilmanton
Died
August 11, 1908 · Washington, D.C.
Age at death
82
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
journalist, librarian, writer, bookseller
Positions held
Librarian of Congress
Honours
Library Hall of Fame
Wikipedia editions
7 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

This image of Ainsworth Rand Spofford's signature comes from Wikimedia Commons (Wikidata P109 signature file). Its licence is recorded as Public domain, with the file credited to Ainsworth Rand Spofford. It is linked to the person through Wikidata property P109 (signature), which ties a documented individual to a specific archived file. We show the file as published and do not redraw or retouch it. Deceased 1908: low publicity-rights risk.

Biographical facts: Wikidata Q284792 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Ainsworth Rand Spofford on Wikipedia.

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