The museum complex, which spans half a city block in midtown Manhattan, was originally a series of private residences owned by John Piermont "JP" Morgan ... to his vast art collection.

Although he left no comprehensive statement about his passion for collecting, I think that, like most students of art ... to help Morgan organize his collection. Morgan had stored his purchases ...

She forged a career as a librarian in the early 20th century, putting together a world-class collection of books, manuscripts, and art for millionaire banker J. Pierpont Morgan (1837–1913 ...