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Jolles, Arnold H., 1940-

 Person

Biography

Arnold H. Jolles succeeded Michael Botwinick as Assistant Director for Art in 1974 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. From 1977 to 1979 he was the Acting Director of Museum after Turner left and until Jean Sutherland Boggs arrived. He is now the Director of the Seattle Art Museum.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Arnold H. Jolles Records

 Collection
Identifier: JOL
Abstract

As Assistant Director, Jolles' files include records and plans for the Bicentennial, records of the reinstallation in 1975, Corporate and Departmental Committee records and general correspondence. Also, there are eight feet of the Turner Records which deal with the transfer of authority from Turner to Jolles in 1977/1978. The first five series concern Jolles work as Assistant Director for Art, 1970-1977. The second five subseries concern Jolles role as Acting Director, 1977-1979.

Dates: 1968-1979

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