Background
ADAMS, Joseph Robert George was born May 17, 1859 in Melbourne, Victoria. Son of late Joseph Adams, Hawthorn, Victoria.
ADAMS, Joseph Robert George was born May 17, 1859 in Melbourne, Victoria. Son of late Joseph Adams, Hawthorn, Victoria.
Studied at Scotch College, Melbourne, Victoria.
Assistant Librarian of the South Australian Institute, 1879; Assistant Librarian of the new Institution, 1884, when-the South Australian Institute developed into the Public Library, Museum, and Art Gallery of South Australia; Librarian, 1896; Principal Librarian and Secretary, 1904. General Secretary, Public Library, Museum, and Art Gallery of South Australia since 1909.
Spouse 1884, Alice.