Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives

Rocky Korr Oral History, 1960-2010

Summary

Collection ID:
FSA.A2010.08
Creators:
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Dates:
June 16, 2010
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
2 Electronic discs (CD)
80
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Rocky Korr was an art handler for the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery from 1960-2010. The oral history was conducted June 2010 by Freer|Sackler Archivist Rachael Woody. The interview was conducted in an attempt to capture Mr. Korr's wealth of knowledge on the evolution and history of the Freer|Sackler Galleries and the art handling profession. The history includes stories about the galleries, recounting major milestones and events, and anecdotes from Mr. Korr's four decades of experience at the Smithsonian.

Arrangement

Arrangement
Collection is arranged on CDs. Each disc track is 1 question and answer session. Transcript available per request.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Rocky Korr was an art handler for the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery from 1960-2010.

Administration

Custodial History
Gift of Rocky Korr

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository.
Preferred Citation
Rocky Korr Oral History, FSA A2010.08. National Museum of Asian Art Archives. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

More Information

Local Numbers

Local Numbers
FSA A2010.08


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