Background
Bowerman, George Franklin was born on September 8, 1868 in Farmington, New York, United States. Son of Jarvis R. and Anna (Ewer) Bowerman.
Bowerman, George Franklin was born on September 8, 1868 in Farmington, New York, United States. Son of Jarvis R. and Anna (Ewer) Bowerman.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Rochester, 1892. Bachelor of Library Science, University State New York, Albany, 1895. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), George Washington University, 1913.
With Reynolds Library, Rochester, 1895-1896. In reference department New York State Library, 1897-1898. On editorial staff New York Tribune, 1898-1900, New International Encyclopedia, 1900-1901.
Librarian, Wilmington (Delaware) Institute Free Library, 1901-1904. Librarian Public Library of District of Columbia, 1904-1940. Retired after two extensions by President Roosevelt.
Member Alpha Delta Phi, Phi Beta Kappa, Literature Society Washington, American Library Association (life. Member Delaware State library Commission 1901-1904. Club: Cosmos (Washington).
Married Sarah N. Graham, 1901 (died May 1, 1935). Married second, Joy Louise Webster, June 1, 1937.