FEATURED ESSAY
In the 1950-1952 Biennial President's Report (Digital Conservancy), Ruth Lawrence shares an appraisal of how the concepts of museums and art have changed since becoming Director in 1934:
The concepts of museums, the methods of teaching art, and the attitudes of art have changed completely since WWI. Our 19th century patterns were deliberate and unhurried; speed is today's yardstick. Therefore, what is presented must meet the demands of rapid appraisal, coupled with maximum interest.
From Box 3, "Staff Photographs, Resumes," Ruth in the gallery...
![Ruth looking at a table](/sites/wam.umn.edu/files/2023-05/ruthingallery-thumb-525x393-74736.jpg)
Rebecca Wilson
Rebecca Wilson is a graduate student in the Master of Liberal Studies program at the University of Minnesota, completing a minor in Museum Studies. She also serves as a Visitor Services Assistant at the Weisman Art Museum.