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Archives of American Art
Interview with William Gropper
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.gropwill3
- Creators:
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Abrams, Ann Uhry
- Dates:
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1974 May 11
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Itemsound cassette (45 min.)analog
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
An interview with William Gropper conducted 1974 May 11 by Ann Uhry Abrams at Emory University. Conducted as part of research for Abrams' Ph.D dissertation, "Catalyst for Change: American Art and Revoluation, 1906-1915".
Gropper discusses art classes as a youth in New York, the 1913 Armory show, and working for the New York Tribune as a young adult. He recalls Robert Henri, George Bellows, Man Ray, Alfred Stieglitz, Max Weber and others.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
William Gropper (1897-1977) was a cartoonist, painter, lithographer, and muralist based in New York, N.Y., also known for his political works.
Ann Uhry Abrams is an art historian and professor in Atlanta, Georgia.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 2013 by Ann Uhry Abrams.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of interview requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
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