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Archives of American Art
Oral history interview with Ben Shahn
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.shahn68
- Creators:
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Shahn, Ben, 1898-1969Selvig, Forrest
- Dates:
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1968 September 27
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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35 PagesTranscript
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Interview of Ben Shahn conducted by Forrest Selvig for the Archives of American Art.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Ben Shahn (1898-1969) was a painter in Roosevelt, New Jersey.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
Transcript available on line at http://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/oralhistories/transcripts/shahn68.htm
Reproduction Note
Item is a transcript.
Existence and Location of Originals
Location of original tape unknown.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This interview is 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
Conditions Governing Access
Transcript available on the Archives of American Art website.
Conditions Governing Access
Patrons must use transcript.
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Archives of American Art
750 9th Street, NW
Victor Building, Suite 2200
Washington, D.C. 20001
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