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Archives of American Art
Oral history interview with Robert Whitman
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.whitma19
- Creators:
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Whitman, RobertLyon, Christopher
- Dates:
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2019 Oct. 21 and Nov.4
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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6 Itemssound files (4 hrs., 33 min.) Audiodigital, wav99 PagesTranscript
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
An interview with Robert Whitman conducted 2019 October 21-Nov. 4, by Christopher Lyon, for the Archives of American Art, at Whitman's home in Warwick, N.Y.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Interviewee Robert Whitman (1935- ) is an artist in New York N.Y. He is well-known for creating Happenings. Interviewer Christopher Lyon (1949- ) is a writer in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Administration
Sponsor
Funding for this interview was provided by the Lichtenberg Family Foundation.
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 administrators.
Existence and Location of Copies
Transcript is available on the Archives of American Art's website.
Digital Content
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
The transcript and audio recording are open for research. Contact Reference Services for more information.
System Details
Recorded on Tascam DR-100MKII R000330
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