Oral history interview with Charles Walstrom, 1990 May 17.

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Walstrom, Charles,. Oral history interview with Charles Walstrom, 1990 May 17.

Oral history interview with Charles Walstrom, 1990 May 17.

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Charles Walstrom joined the staff of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., in 1939 as chief clerk. He was appointed personnel officer in 1941, left for military service during World War II, and returned afterward, remaining as personnel officer until 1970. He served as assistant administrator from 1970 until his retirement. Walstrom described his work in Gallery offices at 712 Jackson Place, N.W. in Washington D.C., next door to those of the A.W. Mellon Educational and Charitable Trust, and his experiences as chief clerk preparing for the Gallery's opening in 1941. He discussed Gallery operations, hiring practices, the Civil Service Commission, and the various administrators that he worked with. He recalled an unexpected early morning visit by President Harry Truman.

1 sound cassette (ca. 60 minutes)

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