Roy Sieber

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Title

Roy Sieber

Subject

Professor of Fine Arts, African Art History

Description

Roy Sieber, who came to IU in 1962, was the first person to earn a doctorate in African art (from the University of Iowa) in the United States. Sieber is considered the founder of the field of African art history in the United States.

Date

October 25, 1962

Citation

“Roy Sieber,” Indiana University Archives Exhibits, accessed May 2, 2024, https://collections.libraries.indiana.edu/iubarchives/items/show/1046.