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| title | Oral history interview with Richard Snyderman, 1990 June 8 | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | An interview of Richard Snyderman conducted by Richard Polsky for the Archives of American Art Philadelphia Project. Snyderman speaks about the Works Gallery, run by his wife Ruth Snyderman, the Snyderman Gallery and many of the furniture makers who have shown there including Wendell Castle and Garry Knox Bennett; collectors such as Irv Borowsky; the craft scene in Philadelphia including other gallery owners such as Helen Drutt and Richard Kagan; changes in the crafts field, both locally and nationally, during the past 25 years; the founding of the Head House Craft Fair in Philadelphia; and the development of the South Street-Society Hill section of Philadelphia. |
| extent | Sound recording: 2 sound cassettes. Transcript: 107 p. (on partial microfilm reel) |
| formats | Sound Recording Transcript Microfilm |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | https://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/interviews/oral-history-interview-richard-snyderman-11829 |
| acquisition information | This interview is part of the Archives' Oral History Program, started in 1959 to document the history of the visual arts in the United States, primarily through interviews with artists, historians, dealers, critics and others. |
| updated | 04/24/2025 09:08:28 |
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| title | Oral history interview with Ruth Snyderman, 1990 June 22 | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | An interview of Ruth Snyderman conducted by Richard Polsky for the Archives of American Art Philadelphia Project. Snyderman speaks of her family, her education, the Works Gallery in Philadelphia, the changes in the crafts field over her 25 years in business, and the development of the South Street - Society Hill section of Philadelphia. Additional forms: Transcript: 35mm microfilm reel 4780 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan. Bio / His Notes: Art gallery owner, art dealer; Philadelphia, Pa. Founded and owns Works Gallery. |
| extent | 2 sound cassettes + transcript (76 p.) (on partial microfilm reel) |
| formats | Sound Recording Transcript |
| access | Transcript: Patrons must use microfilm copy. |
| record source | https://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/interviews/oral-history-interview-ruth-snyderman-11730 |
| acquisition information | This interview is part of the Archives' 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 others. |
| updated | 04/24/2025 09:08:29 |
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