Oral history interview with Thelma Thomas, 1990 June 13.

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Oral history interview with Thelma Thomas, 1990 June 13.

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Thelma Thomas became a telephone operator at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., in 1940. She eventually became chief telephone operator before her retirement in 1973. Thomas described operation of the central switchboard, through which all incoming and outgoing calls were channeled. She discussed personalities that she observed, the ebb and flow of Gallery activities, her role in the Gallery, and staff recreational activities. She described memorabilia that she collected, especially at the Gallery's dedication.

1 sound cassette (ca. 60 minutes)

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National Gallery of Art (U.S.)

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Art museum; Washington, D.C. From the description of National Gallery of Art exhibition catalog, 1910. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122553233 ...

Thomas, Thelma, 1902-1994,

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Born 1902, Washington, D. C. Married Seymour S. Thomas. Worked previously as telephone operator at the State Department. Telephone operator at National Gallery of Art, 1940-1972. Died, May 21, 1994, Washington, D. C. From the description of Papers, 1941-1972. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122558196 ...

Ritchie, Annette

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