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#446 Mr. Morgan and His Magnificent Library

The Bowery Boys: New York City History

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From Collector to Cultural Institution

This chapter chronicles the early life of a passionate collector and the evolution of J.P. Morgan's vision for a grand library devoted to rare books and manuscripts. It highlights the challenges of housing and public accessibility, ultimately leading to the transformation of the Morgan Library from a private collection to a significant cultural institution.

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