S. Lane Faison

Samson Lane Faison, Jr.
S. Lane Faison, director of the Williams College Museum of Art from 1948 to 1976.
Born(1907-11-16)November 16, 1907
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedNovember 11, 2006(2006-11-11) (aged 98)
Williamstown, Massachusetts, U.S.
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1942–1946
Rank Lieutenant commander
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsLegion of Honour
S. Lane Faison, director of the Williams College Museum of Art from 1948 to 1976.

Samson Lane Faison, Jr. (November 16, 1907 – November 11, 2006) was an American art historian, professor, and director of the Williams College Museum of Art.[1] He was one of the famed "Monuments Men" in World War II.[2]

  1. ^ Martin, Douglas (14 November 2006). "S. Lane Faison Jr., 98, Dies; Art Historian and Professor". The New York Times. p. 15.
  2. ^ "Faison, Lt. Cdr. S. Lane, Jr., USNR | Monuments Men and Women | Monuments Men Foundation". MonumentsMenFdn. Retrieved 2022-03-12.