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The World’s Most Glamorous Librarian

In this episode: the life of Belle da Costa Greene, the most glamorous and influential librarian in early 20th Century America, who kept a life-long
secret that could have ended her career.


This episode is sponsored by:

Careers for Women by Joanna Scott

Blame by Jeff Abbott

 

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Special thanks to:

Andrea Mays, author of The Millonaire & The Bard

Heidi Ardizzone, author of An Illuminated Life

This episode was written and produced by Jeff O’Neal and directed by Jeremy Desmon.

Sound editing and design by Kyle O’Neal. Special production assistance by Rita Meade.

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