Hightower, John B. (John Brantley), 1933-2013

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On May 1, 1970, John Brantley Hightower (1933-) succeeded Bates Lowry as Director of The Museum of Modern Art. He resigned on January 5, 1972, at which time Richard E. Oldenburg was named Acting Director. During Hightower's tenure, new programs, such as the Projects series, were begun, the Museum's first strike occurred, and the union, called the Professional and Administrative Staff Association (PASTA), was formed.

From the description of John B. Hightower papers, 1968-1972. (Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)). WorldCat record id: 701721308

Executive Director, New York State Council on the Arts, 1964-1970; Director, The Museum of Modern Art, 1970-1971; President, South Street Seaport Museum, 1977-1983; President and Chief Executive Officer, Mariners Museum, Virginia, since 1993.

From the description of Oral history, 1996. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 84464988

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