Assistant Secretary in charge of the United States National Museum Search this
Smithsonian Institution Building Children's Room Search this
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) Search this
Physical description:
Page numbers: 277-309
Place:
Washington (D.C.)
Date:
1983
Category:
Smithsonian Institution History Bibliography
Notes:
Volume consists of a series of essays by Alexander on major figures in the history of museums, such as Sir Hans Sloane and G. Brown Goode.
Summary:
Describes George Brown Goode's early life and education, early career as an exhibit specialist designing exhibits for world's fairs and expositions, relationship with Spencer Baird, and appointment as assistant secretary in charge of the U. S. National Museum. Also includes a short history of the USNM and its collections; Goode's exhibition methodology, museological ideas, and influence on museum administration and exhibition policies worldwide; and the direction the Smithsonian museums have taken since Goode's death.
Contained within:
Museum Masters: Their Museums and Their Influence (Book)
