CRS Outings: Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian's Legacy at the Morgan Library & Museum

  • February 11, 2025 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • The Morgan Library & Museum

    225 Madison Avenue
    New York, New York 10016
Ticket Price $20.00 Register
Description

This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. 

 

To mark the 2024 centenary of its life as a public institution, the Morgan Library & Museum presents a major exhibition devoted to the life and career of its inaugural director, Belle da Costa Greene (1879–1950). 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. The exhibition traces 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. From medieval manuscripts and rare printed books to archival records and portraits, the exhibition demonstrates the confidence and savvy Greene brought to her roles as librarian, scholar, curator, and cultural executive and honors her enduring legacy. 

 

CRS Outings is made possible by generous support from Marcia and David Lavipour and Maxine Schweitzer. 

Date & Time

Tue, Feb 11, 2025 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Venue Details

The Morgan Library & Museum

225 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10016 The Morgan Library & Museum
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