George Fraser Black (March 10, 1865 – September 7, 1948) was a Scottish-born American librarian, historian and linguist. He worked at the New York Public Library for more than three decades, and he was the author of several books about Scottish culture and anthroponymy, Romani people and witchcraft.
Early life
George Fraser Black was born in 1865 in Stirling, Scotland.[1][2][3] He earned a PhD before emigrating to the United States.[3] He was married to Annette Campbell McColl Black.[4] They had three children.
Career
Black became a librarian, historian and linguist. He worked at the New York Public Library from 1896 to 1931.[5][6] He authored several books about Scotland, especially its folklore, witchcraft and surnames, as well as gypsies.[3] In Scotland's Mark on America, Black writes about the contributions made by Americans of Scottish descent, including many presidents.[7]
Black, George Fraser (1894). Scottish Charms and Amulets. Edinburgh, Scotland: Neill and Co. OCLC3149242.
Black, George Fraser (1903). Thomas, Northcote W. (ed.). Examples of Printed Folk-lore Concerning the Orkney & Shetland Islands. London, U.K.: The Folklore Society. OCLC4894963.
Black, George Fraser (1926). Macpherson's Ossian and the Ossianic Controversy: A Contribution Towards a Bibliography. New York City: New York Public Library. OCLC4582473.
Black, George Fraser (1938). A Calendar of Cases of Witchcraft in Scotland, 1510-1727. New York City: New York Public Library. OCLC2232591.
