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Archives of American Art
Oral history interview with Joseph Bensman
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.bensma72
- Creators:
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Bensman, JosephRaikin, Laurin
- Dates:
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1972 May
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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20 PagesTranscript
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Interview of Joseph Bensman conducted by Laurin Raikin for the Archives of American Art "Art World in Turmoil" oral history project.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Joseph Bensman (1922-1986) was a sociologist, social critic, and arts consultant.
Administration
Reproduction Note
Item is a transcript.
Existence and Location of Originals
Location of original tape unknown.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This interview is part of the Archives' Oral History Program, started in 1958 to document the history of the visual arts in the United States, primarily through interviews with artists, historians, dealers, critics and others.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
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