Museum directors
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
James Johnson Sweeney records
Collection
Identifier: A0001
Historical Abstract
James Johnson Sweeney was Director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum from 1952-1960. He expanded the scope of the collection, emphasized the museum's public role, and was involved in the construction of the Frank Lloyd Wright building. Scope and Content Abstract The James Johnson Sweeney records document the activities of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum's (SRGM) second director, James Johnson Sweeney (JJS). JJS was named the Director of...
Dates:
1929-1988 (bulk 1952-1960)
