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Archives of American Art
Oral history interview with José A. Torres Martino
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.torres97
- Creators:
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Torres Martinó, José Antonio, 1916-2011Cancel, Luis R.
- Dates:
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1997 October 26
- Languages:
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Interview is in Spanish.
- Physical Description:
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6 ItemsReference copy: 6 video files (2 hrs., 53 min.)digital, mov6 ItemsMaster: 6 video recordings (Betacam)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
An interview of José A. Torres Martino conducted 1997 October 26, by Luis Cancel, for the Archives of American Art's Puerto Rican Artists Video Project.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
José A. Torres Martino (1916-2011) was a painter, artist, writer, and journalist in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Administration
Sponsor
Funded by the Smithsonian Institution's Latino Pool Fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Other artists interviewed include: Ricardo E. Alegria, Felix Rodríquez Báez, Myrna Báez, Edna Coll, Lorenzo Homar, Antonio Maldonado, Antonio Martorell, Delta Bravo de Picó, and Noemi Ruíz.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
This interview is not transcribed. The video recording is open for research. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
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