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Archives of American Art
Oral history interview with Daniel Millsaps
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.millsa71
- Creators:
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Millsaps, DanielRaikin, LaurinSchwartz, Barry N.
- Dates:
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1971 May 24
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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25 PagesTranscript
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
An interview of Daniel Millsaps conducted 1971 May 24, by Barry Schwartz and Laurin Raikin, for the Archives of American Art "Art World in Turmoil" oral history project.
Scope and Contents
Millsaps speaks of his background and the development of his interest in the arts; his involvement in community arts shows in Washington, D.C.; the origins of his publication, "Artsletter;" the politics of arts funding; improving arts funding on the local and community level; bureaucratic problems artists encounter; and the future of arts funding.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Daniel Millsaps (1929-1982) was a painter and writer from Washington, D.C.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
Transcript: 35mm microfilm reel 3198 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
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.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Transcript: Patrons must use microfilm copy.
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