The Museum in America

Innovators and Pioneers

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference
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Author: Edward P. Alexander ISBN: 9780585189895
Publisher: AltaMira Press Publication: January 1, 2000
Imprint: AltaMira Press Language: English
Author: Edward P. Alexander
ISBN: 9780585189895
Publisher: AltaMira Press
Publication: January 1, 2000
Imprint: AltaMira Press
Language: English

The Museum in America captures the life stories of thirteen visionary museum leaders who helped transform the 19th century's collection of curios into today's institution of public service and education. In the lively style of Museum Masters, Alexander recounts the stories of pioneers in American history, science, art, and general museums. For anyone interested in the history of the museum, this volume is the place to start.

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The Museum in America captures the life stories of thirteen visionary museum leaders who helped transform the 19th century's collection of curios into today's institution of public service and education. In the lively style of Museum Masters, Alexander recounts the stories of pioneers in American history, science, art, and general museums. For anyone interested in the history of the museum, this volume is the place to start.

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