City: Memphis
JOHNSTON, Charles D., librarian; born St. Louis, Mo., January 13, 1876; son John R. and Ann D. (Miller) JOHNSTON; Scotch-English descent; educated city schools St. Louis; married Elizabeth I. MASSOT, December 29, 1899; entered library work in St. Louis Mercantile Library, October 4, 1889; held various positions and became Assistant Librarian 1897; in 1898 was appointed Librarian of Cossitt Library, Memphis, which position he still holds; author of occasional articles in newspapers and journals.