Clinton Community Library
Lunch & Learn: Belle
Lunch & Learn: Belle Da Costa Greene: Black Female Excellence Surmounting the Limits of Early 20th-Century America
Clinton Community Library

Thursday, Mar. 27, 12:30 PM
At just 26 years old, Belle da Costa Greene became librarian for one of the most powerful men in the world, J.P. Morgan ... while hiding her true identity. Guiding the creation of Morgan’s renowned private collection of rare books and manuscripts, Greene spent the next 43 years negotiating purchases for the collection (now known as The Morgan Library) while competing against other collectors worldwide. Her position opened countless doors to befriend the elite of America and Europe and to attend the most exclusive parties and cultural events. Besides her extraordinary professional gifts and acumen, another key to Greene’s success: she hid her African American heritage from Morgan and everyone else. 
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Presented by Pamela Malcom from the Staatsburgh State Historic Site

Lunch typically consists of a sandwich, chips, and a cookie. CCL cannot accommodate specific dietary requirements or allergies. If this is a concern, you are welcome to bring your own bagged lunch.


Clinton registration opens February 27th. Please call the library to register.
All online registration opens March 13th.
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Registration is open ONLY to Town of Clinton Residents for the first 2 weeks. Clinton Residents: please call the library to register 
Registration will open onone for everyone after the 2 week period.  
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