Profiles of Washington Territorial Librarians – Isaac Van Dorsey Mossman, 1870-1873
Isaac Van Dorsey Mossman, 1870-1873 From the Desks of the Central Library Staff “We doubt not,” said the Daily Pacific Tribune, “that Mr. Mossman will make an efficient and faithful librarian” when the fourth Territorial Librarian for the year 1870 was named. He was born Aug. 8, 1830 in Centerville, Indiana. Mossman arrived in Oregon City Oct. 20, 1853 as part of the Miller Party. Isaac took part in the 1855-1856 Indian War, holding the rank of Corporal and fighting…