John Overholt

In this engaging discussion, John Overholt, curator of Harvard's Houghton Library, dives into the life of Samuel Johnson, notably the creator of the 1755 Dictionary of the English Language. He shares fascinating insights about Johnson's methods for compiling quotations, the significance of collecting rare books, and why even the most ordinary items have stories worth telling. Overholt also touches on the challenges of curating vast collections, the impact of AI in handwriting recognition, and the importance of accessibility in library resources.