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Archives of American Art
Lecture given by James Johnson Sweeney
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.sweejamj
- Creators:
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Sweeney, James Johnson, 1900-
- Dates:
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1965 Mar. 15
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Itemssound tape reels7 in.
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A lecture "Ends and Beginnings" delivered 1965 Mar. 15 by James Johnson Sweeney
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
James Johnson Sweeney (1900-1986) was an art administrator and curator for the Museum of Modern Art from 1935-1946. He was the second director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum from 1952-1960.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Provenance unknown.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Untranscribed; use requires an appointment.
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