Background
Murray, Richard Newton was born on August 7, 1942 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Claude Robert and Margaret Pilar (Thompson) Murray.
archivist curator museum director
Murray, Richard Newton was born on August 7, 1942 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Claude Robert and Margaret Pilar (Thompson) Murray.
Bachelor of Arts, San Jose State University, 1968; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1970.
Research assistant, National Museum American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 1972-1974; Bicentennial exhibition coordinator, National Museum American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 1974-1976; assistant to director, curator of education, National Museum American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 1976-1979; director, Birmingham Museum Art, 1979-1983; director Archives of America Art, Smithsonian Institution, 1983-1987; curator National Museum American Art, Smithsonian Institution, since 1987.
Served with United States Army, 1965-1967. Member College Art Association, American Association Museums, Association Art Museum Directors.
Married Maricela Young, December 2, 1967. 1 daughter, Xiomara Margarita.