The Roswell Museum Federal Art Center

Roland Dickey

A graduate of the University of New Mexico, Roland Dickey was the longest-serving director at the Roswell Museum Federal Art Center, working there between 1938 and 1940. After taking over the position from Robert Sprague, he finished overseeing the implementation of studio art classes, and initiated a local radio program highlighting different topics in art history or appreciation. Like Sprague, he also gave tours and gallery talks, and wrote newspaper articles and other local publicity. He also oversaw the publication of a promotional brochure about the museum. He was transferred to Albuquerque in 1940, and later became a noted New Mexico historian and author, publishing such works as New Mexico Village Arts. Of the more than 600 letters in the Roswell Museum archive, Dickey wrote more than half of them, making him the most represented staff member. Most letters were written to FAP State Director Russell Vernon Hunter.

References

"Sprague Resigns As Museum Director," Roswell Daily Record, July 9, 1938.
"New Museum Director is Research Worker," Roswell Daily Record, July 20, 1938.
FAP Form #7, Monthly Report, 1938.
Roland Dickey to Russell Vernon Hunter, July 5, 1938. 
Roland Dickey to Russell Vernon Hunter, January 20, 1940.
Roland Dickey to Russell Vernon Hunter, February 6, 1940. 

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