Biographical note. -- Introductory remarks by Herbert Putnam, librarian of Congress.--Dr. Spofford in Cincinnati, 1845-1860 [by] H. B. Blackwell.--Dr. Spofford and the Library of Congress, 1860-1897 [by] W. D. Johnston, president of the District of Columbia library association.--Dr. Spofford and the Public library of the District [by] T. W. Noyes, president of the trustees.--Dr. Spofford as a member of the Literary society [by] Alice C. Fletcher, of the Literary society.--Dr. Spofford as a member of the Anthropological society [by] W. Hough, president of the society.--Dr. Spofford as a member of the Historical society [by] A. B. Hagner, president of the society.--List of the writings of Dr. Spofford [by] A. P. C. Griffin, assistant librarian of Congress (p. 61-84)