Diana L. Johnson and Deborah J. Johnson papers (23.3.6.3)

Historical note

Diana L. Johnson joined the RISD Museum of Art as the Associate Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, 1969-1976, becoming Chief Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs in 1976. She served as Acting Chief Curator, 1974-1976, and Acting Director, 1978 September-1979 September. She received a BA from Radcliffe (1962) and a MA from Brown University (1971).

Deborah J. Johnson came to RISD as the Adjunct Curator of Prints and Drawings (1975-1976) and served as Associate Curator, 1979-1985, and Curator, 1985-1988, of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs. She received a BA from Boston University (1972) and a MA and Ph.D. from Brown University (1975, 1984). Johnson joined the faculty of Providence College in 1988 teaching Art History and Women's Studies.