Archives of American Art

Interview with Gretchen Dow Simpson

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.simpgret
Creators:
Simpson, Gretchen Dow
Goodwin, George M.
Dates:
1992 July 16
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
1 Sound cassette
(90 min.)
analog.
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
An interview with Gretchen Dow Simpson conducted 1992 July 16 by George M. Goodwin. Simpson discusses her family background, early art experiences, her work, and her relationship with The New Yorker magazine, where 60 of her cover paintings have appeared since 1974.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Gretchen Dow Simpson (1939-) is an illustrator and painter from Providence, R.I.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1992 by George M. Goodwin, a freelance interviewer.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Access
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