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Archives of American Art
Oral history interview with Alvin S. Romansky
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.romans79
- Creators:
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Romansky, Alvin S., 1907-1994Levy, Sandra Curtis
- Dates:
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1979 September 17
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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234 PagesTranscript
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
An interview of Alvin S. Romansky conducted 1979 September 17, by Sandra Curtis Levy, for the Archives of American Art.
Scope and Contents
Romansky speaks of his history as a painter, ceramist, and collector; the art scene in Houston as he knew it; his political and law activities; artists and collectors who were his friends and associates; the Contemporary Arts Association; his European experiences; his personal philosophies; and the future of museums. He recalls the Blaffer family, Alexander Calder, Nina Cullinan, and John and Dominique de Menil; William Hayter and Buck Schiwetz.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Alvin S. Romansky (1907-1994) was a painter, ceramist, and collector of Houston, Tex.
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.
Existence and Location of Copies
Transcript: 35mm microfilm reel 3752 available for use through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
These interviews are 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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Microfilmed as part of the Archives of American Art's Texas project.
Digital Content
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Patrons must use transcript.
More Information
General
General
Originally recorded on 6 sound cassettes. Reformatted in 2010 as 11 digital wav files. Duration is 6 hr., 43 min.
Keywords
Archives of American Art
750 9th Street, NW
Victor Building, Suite 2200
Washington, D.C. 20001
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