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Archives of American Art
Oral history interview with August Heckscher
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.hecksc70
- Creators:
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Heckscher, August, 1913-1997Cummings, Paul
- Dates:
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1970 May 25-Dec. 29
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 ItemsSound recording: 2 sound files (2 hours)digital, wav file60 PagesTranscript
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
An interview of August Heckscher conducted 1970 May 25-Dec. 29, by Paul Cummings, for the Archives of American Art.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
August Heckscher (1913-1997) was an art administrator and writer from New York, N.Y.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
These interviews are 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
System Details
Originally recorded on 2 tape reels (5 in. and 7 in.).
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