Holmes Leaves NGA

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Summary

William Henry Holmes retires as Director of the National Gallery of Art. Ruel P. Tolman becomes the Acting Director in his place.

Subject

  • Holmes, William Henry 1846-1933
  • Tolman, Ruel P (Ruel Pardee) 1878-1954
  • National Collection of Fine Arts)
  • National Gallery of Art of the Smithsonian)
  • National Museum of American Art (U.S.)

Category

Chronology of Smithsonian History

Notes

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 311, Finding Aid, "Office of the Director, National Collection of Fine Arts, 1892-1975, and Undated, Records.", p. 9.

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

June 30, 1932

Topic

  • Art museums
  • Smithsonian Institution
  • Personnel management
  • Employees
  • Retirement
  • Art museum directors
  • Smithsonian Institution--Employees

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