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Archives of American Art
Oral history interview with Neil Williams
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.willia14
- Creators:
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Williams, Neil Norman, 1959-Riedel, Mija, 1958-Viola Frey Oral History Project
- Dates:
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2014 June 5-6
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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5 Itemssound files (4 hr., 9 min.)digital, wav101 PagesTranscript
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
An interview with Neil N. Williams conducted 2014 June 5-6, by Mija Riedel, for the Archives of American Art's Viola Frey Oral History Project, at William's home and studio in Auburn, California.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Interviewee Neil Williams (1959- ) is an artist from Auburn, California. Interviewer Mija Riedel (1958- ) is an independent scholar and writer in San Francisco, California. Williams was Viola Frey's studio assistant.
Administration
Sponsor
Funding for this interview was provided by the Artists' Legacy Foundation.
Existence and Location of Copies
Transcript is available on the Archives of American Art's website.
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.
Digital Content
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
This transcript is open for research. Access to the entire audio recording is restricted. Contact Reference Services for more information.
More Information
General
General
Originally recorded as 5 sound files. Duration is 4 hr., 9 min.
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Victor Building, Suite 2200
Washington, D.C. 20001
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