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Lecture given by James Johnson Sweeney, 1965 Mar. 15

Sweeney, James Johnson, 1900-1986

Museum director, Arts administrator, Art critic

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Collection Information

Size: 2 sound tape reels, 7 in.

Summary: A lecture "Ends and Beginnings" delivered 1965 Mar. 15 by James Johnson Sweeney

Biographical/Historical Note

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.

Provenance

Provenance unknown.

Language Note

English .

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Restrictions on Access

Untranscribed; use requires an appointment.

How to Cite This Collection

Lecture given by James Johnson Sweeney, 1965 Mar. 15. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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