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

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

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