Abraham L. Kaminstein

Abraham Lewis Kaminstein (May 13, 1912—September 10, 1977) was the sixth United States Register of Copyright. He first entered the role in an acting capacity after the death of his predecessor, Arthur Fisher in November 1960. Librarian of Congress L. Quincy Mumford officially appointed him on December 24, 1960 and he served until August 31, 1971, retiring due to poor health. George D. Cary replaced him.[1]

Abraham L. Kaminstein
6th Register of Copyrights
In office December 24, 1960 – August 31, 1971
Preceded by	Arthur Fisher
Succeeded by	George D. Cary
Personal details
Born	May 13, 1912 New York City, New York
Died	September 10, 1977 (aged 65) Washington, D.C.
Nationality	American
Alma mater	College of the City of New York (BSS), Harvard Law School (LLB, LLM)

Starting in the 1950s, Kaminstein was instrumental in initiating the early research that eventually culminated in a general revision of copyright law in the United States, the Copyright Act of 1976. He was a major delegate of the United States to meetings of parties to the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention.[1]

References

1. "Abraham L. Kaminstein". United States Copyright Office. Retrieved 2018-08-22.