Belle da Costa Greene
Librarian, bibliographer at Princeton
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Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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A prominent librarian and bibliographer, contributed significantly to the field of library science and the organization of rare book collections. Served as the first woman to be the director of the Princeton University Library from 1906 to 1948. Instrumental in the development of the library into a notable institution, and recognized for expertise in rare books and manuscripts.
Directed the Princeton University Library
Specialized in rare books and manuscripts
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