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Archives of American Art
Oral history interview with Una E. Johnson
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.johnso71
- Creators:
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Johnson, Una E.Cummings, Paul
- Dates:
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1971 Jan. 5
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Sound tape reelsSound recroding5 in.140 PagesTranscript
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
An interview of Una Johnson conducted 1971 Jan. 5, by Paul Cummings, for the Archives of American Art. She discusses her tenure as Head Curator of Prints and Drawings at the Brooklyn Museum during the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Una E. Johnson (1905-1997) was a curator and art historian from Dayton, Iowa. She was Head Curator of Prints and Drawings at the Brooklyn Museum from 1942-1969.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This interview is part of the Archives' Oral History Program, started in 1958 to document the history of the visual arts in the United States, primarily through interviews with artists, historians, dealers, critics and others.
Existence and Location of Copies
Transcript is available on the Archives of American Art's website.
Digital Content
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
This interview is open for research. Contact Reference Services for more information.
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