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Archives of American Art
John Jones interviews with artists
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.jonejohn
- Creators:
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Jones, John
- Dates:
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1965 Oct. 5-1965 Nov. 12
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.4 Linear feet(284 p.)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Transcripts of interviews conducted by John Jones for a research project sponsored by the American Council of Learned Societies. Interviews are with American artists Rudolf Arnheim, George Cohen, Helen Frankenthaler, Adolph Gottlieb, Robert Indiana, Roy Lichtenstein, Richard Lindner, Sheldon Machlin, Robert Motherwell, Claes Oldenburg, Man Ray, James Rosenquist, George Segal, Theodoros Stamos, Saul Steinberg, and Jack Youngerman. Jones questions most of the artists about the relationship of their painting to European tradition.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
George Segal interview: 35mm microfilm reel 3949 (George Segal interview ONLY is on this reel) available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Existence and Location of Originals
Original recordings returned to John Jones after transcribing and later donated to the Tate Modern.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Interviews conducted by John Jones for a research project sponsored by the American Council of Learned Societies. He lent the tapes to the Archives for transcribing.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
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