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Archives of American Art
Oral history interview with Gertrude Brinckle
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.brinck66
- Creators:
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Brincklé, GertrudeDoud, Richard Keith
- Dates:
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1966 April 7
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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16 PagesTranscript
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
An interview of Gertrude Brinckle conducted 1966 April 7, by Richard Doud, for the Archives of American Art.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Gertrude Brinckle (1885-1973) was a secretary to illustrator Howard Pyle and served as a model for many of his drawings. She was also an executive secretary to the Historical Society of Delaware.
Administration
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
This transcript is open for research. Contact Reference Services for more information.
More Information
General
General
Originally recorded on 1 sound tape reel.
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