Library/Historical Society Scholarly Series — Tycoons: Bane or Benefactors? J.P. Morgan with Susan Berfield

In the 15th year of collaboration between Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society, this five-part scholarly lecture series held virtually will focus on the theme of “Tycoons: Bane or Benefactors?”

During this program, “J.P. Morgan: An American Aristocrat,” author and investigative reporter Susan Berfield of Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg News will discuss J.P. Morgan, the most influential financier of the Gilded Age. He wasn’t the richest, but that didn’t matter; he was commanding in a way none could match. He had an aristocrat’s disdain for public sentiment and the conviction that his actions were to the country’s advantage, no explanations necessary. We’ll examine those actions and the legacy of “the boss of bosses.”

The moderator is Stephen Hudspeth. This program is sponsored by Sue Sherwood and hosted virtually by Wilton Historical Society. There is no charge to attend; donations are welcome. Registration is required for each individual lecture in order to receive the Zoom invitation link. Please visit the Wilton Library website for additional dates, topic and speaker details, and registration.