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“One of my greatest sources of pride as president of the New York Public Library is the continuance of the library's open, free, and democratic posture, the fact that we are here for Everyman, that we are indeed Everyman's university, the place where the scholar who is not college-affiliated can come and work and feel at home.”

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Vartan Gregorian
Vartan Gregorian

Vartan Gregorian is a prominent figure in the fields of education and philanthropy. Born on April 8, 1934, he is a distinguished educator, scholar, and philanthropist. more

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