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Yousuf Karsh - Famous Portraits at the Boston Public Library

Join the Associates of the Boston Public Library as we speak with Jerry Fielder, Curator and Director of the Yousuf Karsh Estate, about a remarkable gift to the Boston Public Library: 47 literary portraits by legendary Armenian photographer Yousuf Karsh. Donated by Karsh’s late wife, Estrellita Karsh, in honor of former Associates Chairperson Peter Brown, this collection deepens the Library’s Special Collections. Yousuf Karsh (1908–2002) is celebrated as one of the most influential portrait photographers of the 20th century, known for his iconic images of world leaders, artists, and cultural figures, including Albert Einstein, Helen Keller, and Ernest Hemingway. Reflecting on the donation, Peter Brown shared: “Estrellita has always thought about how she can improve the lives of others, and her generosity is remarkable. She told me that when Yousuf first came to Boston after escaping the Armenian genocide, he found a home at the BPL, and it became a place of deep significance for him. He always wanted to return the favor. This gift honors that connection and highlights the importance of making the library’s treasures available and free to all.” With support from the Associates of the Boston Public Library, the collection has been digitized for broad accessibility via Digital Commonwealth: https://www.digitalcommonwealth.org/c... You can also view these portraits in person in the Special Collections reading room by appointment. https://www.bpl.org/special-collections/ Follow the Associates of the Boston Public Library to learn more Website: https://www.AssociatesBPL.org/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/associatesbp... Facebook:   / associatesbpl   Instagram:   / associatesbpl   LinkedIn:   / associatesbpl   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@associatesbpl