Charles van Ravenswaay, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Charles van Ravenswaay

American historian

Date of Birth: 10-Aug-1911

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1990

Profession: historian, author

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Charles van Ravenswaay

  • Charles van Ravenswaay (August 10, 1911 – 1990) was an American historian, museum administrator, and author.
  • He served as State Superintendent of the Missouri Writer's Project, producing Missouri: The WPA Guide to the "Show Me" State in 1941.
  • He served as director of the Missouri Historical Society from 1946–1962, and as president of the American Alliance of Museums from 1961–1962.
  • From 1966–1976, van Ravenswaay served as director of the Henry Francis DuPont Winterthur Museum and Gardens.

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