Oral history, 1998.

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Oral history, 1998.

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Mrs. Eugene McDermott discusses the origins of her interest in art, and describes the genesis of her involvement with The Museum of Modern Art's International Council beginning in the early 1960s. Included in her reminiscences are anecdotes regarding various International Council trips, exhibitions, general history, and leadership.

1 transcript (18 p.)1 sound cassette.

Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library

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Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library

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