Oral history interview with Max Leason, 1991 May 23.

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Oral history interview with Max Leason, 1991 May 23.

=aMax Leason came to the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., as head of publication sales in 1968 and remained in that position until his retirement. Leason described the operations and philosophy of the publication sales department, including sales management, production of color reproductions and other sales merchandise, and changes in the Gallery's sales shop, particularly the introduction of self service. He noted sales concerns relating to special exhibitions, and recalled the Gallery's rapid growth and changes in staff operations.

2 sound cassettes (ca. 90 minutes)

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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 ...

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