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Archives of American Art
Oral history interview with Alfred Victor Frankenstein
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.franke78
- Creators:
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Frankenstein, Alfred V. (Alfred Victor), 1906-1981Karlstrom, Paul J.
- Dates:
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1978-1979
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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3 Sound tape reelsSound recording5 in.88 PagesTranscript
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
An interview of Alfred Victor Frankenstein conducted in 1978-1979, by Paul Karlstrom, for the Archives of American Art. Frankenstein discusses his family, education, early interest in music and his position in the music department at the University of Chicago, his move to San Francisco and career as art and music critic for the SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Alfred Victor Frankenstein (1906-1981) was an art critic and art historian from San Francisco, Calif.
Administration
Sponsor
Funding for the digital preservation of this interview was provided by a grant from the Save America's Treasures Program of the National Park Service.
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.
Digital Content
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