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Name

Tom J Honeyman

Brief Biography

Glasgow Museums, previous member of staff (Director of Museums and Art Galleries, 1939-1954)

Occupation

Director of Museums and Art Galleries

Description

He was Glasgow's first Director of Museums and Art Galleries (1939-1952), famously purchasing Salvador Dali's painting Christ of St John on the Cross and taking a leading role in the early negotiations to secure the Burrell Collection for the city. He was also a founder and first chairman of the Citizens' Theatre. Honeyman was elected and served as Rector of the University from 1953 until 1956.