Austin, Arthur Everett, 1900-1957

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Birth 1900-12-18
Death 1957-03-29
Americans,

Biographical notes:

Arthur Everett Austin, Jr.; also known as Chick Austin; director of the Wadsworth Atheneum (1927-1944); first director of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art; he was instrumental in bringing the Asolo Theater, first constructed in 1798 in Asolo, Italy by Antonio Locatelli, to the museum.

From the description of Chick Austin papers, 1955-1957. (Library of Congress / Nucmc). WorldCat record id: 639021595

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Subjects:

  • Art museums

Occupations:

  • Art museum directors

Places:

  • Florida--Sarasota (as recorded)