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Archives of American Art
Oral history interview with Ricardo E. Alegria
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.alegri97
- Creators:
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Alegría, Ricardo E., 1921-2011Cancel, Luis R.Puerto Rican Artists Video Project
- Dates:
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1997 October 25- November 1
- Languages:
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Interview is in Spanish.
- Physical Description:
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4 Itemsvideo cassettes (Betacam)4 Itemsvideo files (1 hr., 42 min)digital, mov
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
An interview of Ricardo E. Alegría conducted 1997 October 25- November 1, by Luis Cancel, for the Archives of American Art's Puerto Rican Artists Video Project.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Ricardo E. Alegría (1921-2011) was an anthropologist, historian, and educator in Puerto Rico. He founded the Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña and the Centro de Estudios Avanzados de Puerto Rico y el Caribe. Luis R. Cancel is an artist, arts administrator, and public servant.
Administration
Sponsor
Funding for this interview was provided by the Smithsonian Institution's Latino Pool Fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Other artists interviewed includ Felix Rodríquez Báez, Myrna Báez, Edna Coll, Delta Bravo de Picó, Lorenzo Homar, Antonio Maldonado, Antonio Martorell, Noemi Ruíz, and José A. Torres Martino
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
This interview is not transcribed. The video recording is open for research. Contact Reference Services for more information.
More Information
General
General
Originaly recorded on 4 beat videocassettes.
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