Wonderful Women Wednesday: Dorothy T. Van Arsdale

Dorothy T. Van Arsdale, Chief, Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, 1964–70, managed logistics for traveling exhibitions around the world. A major part of her role was negotiating with host countries about shipping, transportation, conservation, and more.  #Groundbreaker
December 4, 2019, by Emily Niekrasz

Close-up of a woman with short hair and wearing a scarf.

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