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Belle da Costa Greene (1879–1950) was one of the most prominent librarians in American history. She ran the Morgan Library for forty-three years—initially as the private librarian of J. Pierpont Morgan and then his son, Jack, and later as the inaugural director of the Pierpont Morgan Library (now the Morgan Library & Museum). She was the daughter of Genevieve Ida Fleet Greener (1849–1941) and Richard T. Greener (1844–1922), the first Black graduate of Harvard College, and was at birth known by a
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Discover the extraordinary journey of Belle da Costa Greene, "the most fascinating librarian in American history," who rose to prominence as the first director of the Morgan Library & Museum, playing a pivotal role in acquiring rare works for J. Pierpont Morgan while navigating the complexities of race and gender in the early 20th century. The exhibition "Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian's Legacy" is on view at The Morgan Library & Museum through May 4, 2025. | JPMorganChase
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15K views · 397 reactions | Happy National Librarian Day! Our exhibition "Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian's Legacy" honors the life and career of our inaugural director, Belle da Costa Greene. Widely recognized as an authority on illuminated manuscripts and deeply respected as a cultural heritage executive, Greene was one of the most prominent librarians in American history. __ Video by SandenWolff. #MorganLibrary #BelledaCostaGreene | The Morgan Library & Museum | Facebook
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On view October 25, 2024 through May 4, 2025, “Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian’s Legacy” will trace Greene’s storied life, from her roots in a predominantly Black community in Washington, D.C., to her distinguished career at the helm of one of the world’s great research libraries. This exhibition, as did Greene’s life, tackles some challenging material and topics that require a delicate hand. In order to ensure that Greene’s story is presented with the utmost care and responsibility, the Morg
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