Background
Coleman, Charles Washington was born on November 22, 1862 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Doctor Charles Washington and Cynthia Beverley (Tucker) Coleman.
Coleman, Charles Washington was born on November 22, 1862 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Doctor Charles Washington and Cynthia Beverley (Tucker) Coleman.
Educated University of Virginia, 1882-1884, law department, 1884-1885. Librarian, College of William and Mary, 1893-1898. Custodian, Toner Collection, Library of Congress, 1899-1909.
In charge of circulation, Library of Congress, since 1909.
Was poet, bi-centennial celebration, College of William and Mary, 1893, Phi Beta Kappa Society, 1894, 288th anniversary of settlement of Jamestown, 1895. Unveiling of monument at Cape Henry, 1896, commemorative of 1st landing there of English in 1607.
Member Virginia History Society, Phi Beta Kappa Society.