Adams, HERBERT BAXTER (1850-1901), an American historian, born near Amherst, Mass. He studied at Amherst College and Heidelberg, Germany, and became connected with Johns Hopkins University, where he rose to a professorship of history. He edited the well-known Johns Hopkins Studies in History and Political Science, wrote many important essays, mainly on educational history, and is known for a two volume life of Jared Sparks. He was a lecturer at Smith College and at Chautauqua, was much interested in university extension and helped to found the American Historical Association. His best work was in training students of history and encouraging historical research.