Alexander Dorner papers, 1938-1955

Dorner, Alexander, b. 1893 d. 1957
Art historian
R.I.

Collection size: .2 linear ft.

Collection Summary: Correspondence about his naturalization as a U.S. citizen; clippings as director of the Museum of Art at the Rhode Island School of Design; R.I.S.D. Bulletins; Bennington College Quarterly; and exhibition articles.

Biographical/Historical Note: Art historian. Dorner emigrated from Germany to the U.S. and became director of the Museum of Art at the Rhode Island School of Design.

Donated 1972-1973 by Lydia Dorner, relative of Alexander Dorner.

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