On the occasion of the museum's sixtieth anniversary, Kristie
Wolferman tells the story of how the Nelson-Atkins came to be by
re-creating the fascinating combination of people, events, and
circumstances that culminated in this temple of art in the
Midwest.
"A useful addition to our knowledge of museum and local history
in the Midwest."--Journal of Southern History
About the Author
Kristie C. Wolferman is author of
The Osage
in Missouri and The Indomitable Mary Easton Sibley
Pioneer of Women's Education in Missouri. She lives in Kansas City, Missouri, and
Pinehurst, North Carolina.
