Archives of American Art

Oral history interview with Otto and Vivika Heino

Summary

(Electronic Resource)

Oral history interview with Otto and Vivika Heino, 1981 Mar. 4, Transcript
Collection ID:
AAA.heino81
Creators:
Heino, Otto, 1915-2009
Levin, Elaine
Heino, Vivika, 1910-1995
Dates:
1981 Mar. 4
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
4 Sound cassettes
Sound recording
85 Pages
Transcript
1 Item
Audio excerpt: 1 sound file (4 min. 52 sec.)
digital
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
An interview of Otto and Vivika Heino conducted 1981 Mar. 4, by Elaine Levin, at their home in Ojai, Calif., for the Archives of American Art.
Scope and Contents
The Heinos speak of their backgrounds and education; his early interest in pottery, hers in puppetry and other crafts; their careers as potters and work they have done separately and collaboratively; and the current status of pottery and of people involved in it.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Otto (1915-2009) and Vivika Heino (1910-1995) were ceramists of Ojai, 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 of American Art 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

(Electronic Resource)

Oral history interview with Otto and Vivika Heino, 1981 Mar. 4, Transcript

(Sound Recording)

Oral history interview with Otto and Vivika Heino, 1981 Mar. 4, Digital Sound Recording (Excerpt)

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Transcript available on the Archives of American Art website.

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