Lucretia Baskin

Rare Books and Manuscripts Librarian, Boston Public Library

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Winthrop Highlights

• Winthrop archivist since mid 2020

Education

• Simmons College, MLIS 2015
• Williams College Graduate Program in the History of Art, MA 1999
• Oberlin College, BA Art History, 1996

Notable Clients

• Yale University, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Memberships & Awards

• Bibliographical Society of America
• American Printing History Association
• Art Libraries Society of North America
• American Alliance of Museums
• Beta Phi Mu Honor Society
• Simmons College Sharf Fellowship at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

About Lucretia

Prior to joining Winthrop Group, Lucretia was a rare books cataloger at The New-York Historical Society. She enjoys working with a wide range of materials, informed by her training in library science and art history. While in library school, Lucretia held one of two inaugural Simmons College Sharf Fellowships at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Before becoming a librarian, she worked for art galleries and museums, with a focus on graphic arts.