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The Complex Identity of a Pioneering Librarian

This chapter delves into the fascinating life of Belle de Costa Green, J.P. Morgan's librarian, who revolutionized a private collection into a widely celebrated public asset. It examines her transformative journey, identity struggles, and the intersection of race, gender, and ambition in her path to prominence.

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