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Archives of American Art
Oral history interview with Joseph J. Greenberg
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.greenb91
- Creators:
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Greenberg, Joseph J., 1915-1991Veloric, Cynthia
- Dates:
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1991 Mar. 19
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Sound cassettesSound recording76 PagesTranscript
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
An interview of Joseph J. Greenberg, Jr. conducted 1991 Mar. 19, by Cynthia Haveson Veloric, for the Archives of American Art Philadelphia Project.
Scope and Contents
Greenberg discusses his family and early education; attending the Tyler School of Art; instructors including Boris Blai, Raphael Sabatini, Franklin Watkins, Earl Horter, Ferman Fink, and Alexander Abels; fellow students; Army service in WWII; his early career and years in Italy.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Joseph J. Greenberg, Jr. (1915-1991) was a sculptor and wood-carver from Philadelphia, Pa.
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.
Existence and Location of Copies
Transcript: 35mm microfilm reel 4777 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
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
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Transcript: Patrons must use microfilm copy.
Keywords
Archives of American Art
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