Background
Leeper, John Palmer was born on February 4, 1921 in Denison, Texas, United States. Son of John Palmer and Maryanne (Platter) Leeper.
Leeper, John Palmer was born on February 4, 1921 in Denison, Texas, United States. Son of John Palmer and Maryanne (Platter) Leeper.
B.Journalism, Southern Methodist University, 1942. Master of Arts in Art History, Harvard, 1947.
Keeper Washington Clark Collection, Corcoran Gallery Art, Washington, 1948, assistant director gallery, 1949-1950. Director Pasadena (California) The Art Institute of Chicago, 1950-1953. Director Marion Koogler McNay The Art Institute of Chicago, San Antonio, 1954.
Instructor Dexter School, Boston, 1947-1948.
Lecturer Pasadena School Fine Arts, 1952-1953, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1952, Trinity University, SanAntonio, 1957-1959. President San Antonio Little Theatre.
Trustee San Antonio The Art Institute of Chicago.
President San Antonio Little Theatre. Trustee San Antonio Art Institute. Member of Association Art Museum Directors, American Association Museums, Texas Society Arts and Letters (honorary), Harvard (San Antonio).
Married Blanche Wheeler Magurn, September 18, 1948. 1 child Maryanne.