Film or Video (Part of Collection)Sam Gilliam oral history, 2008-10-10 : National Visionary Leadership ...
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Main title
- Sam Gilliam oral history, 2008-10-10 : National Visionary Leadership Project / interview conducted by Maxine Baker.
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Description
- camera master. 3 videocassettes of 3 (DVCam) (64 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in.
- 13 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color.
- 1 transcript (122 pages)
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Local shelving no.
- AFC 2004/007: 269.MV.001, AFC 2004/007: 269.MV.002, AFC 2004/007: 269.MV.003
- AFC 2004/007
Portion of title
- Sam Gilliam interview conducted by Maxine Baker
Biography/History note
- Sam Gilliam was an abstract artist and member of the Washington Color School.
Summary
- The interview includes Sam Gilliam's memories of growing up in Tupelo, Mississippi and Louisville, Kentucky and attending the University of Louisville where he majored in art. He recalls serving in the army, teaching art in public schools and moving to Washington, D.C. He discusses the Washington Color School, his success in New York and his methods for creating art.
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Notes
- In English.
- Forms part of: National Visionary Leadership Project Interviews and Conference Collection (AFC 2004/007)
LCCN
- 2010655188
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- n-us---
Type of material
- Film or Video (Part of Collection)
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- American Folklife Center (Jefferson, LJG31)