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Archives related to: Alan, Charles, 1908?-1975
| title | Oral history interview with Charles Alan, 1970 Aug. 20-25. | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | An interview of Charles Alan conducted 1970 Aug. 20-25, by Paul Cummings, for the Archives of American Art. Alan speaks of studying scene and stage design; attending Yale School of Drama; doing illustrations for various publications; traveling and studying in Europe; working as a set designer for MGM and Warner Brothers; his experiences working at the Downtown Gallery; his thoughts and recollections about Edith Halpert; leaving Downtown Gallery and starting his own gallery; his opinions on the future of small galleries in New York; museum purchases; Edith Halpert’s art collection; selling his gallery to Felix Landau; and various thoughts concerning the art world. He recalls Norman Bell Geddes, Edith Halpert, Stuart Davis, Julien Levy, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Kirk Askew, Raymond Breinin, Ben Shahn, George Washburn, Edward Root, Joe Hirshhorn, John Marin, John Marin Jr., Lawrence Allen, Georgia O’Keeffe, William Harnett, Julian Levi, Jack Levine, Karl Zerbe, Bruce Conner, Richard Baker, Paul Sachs, and many others. |
| extent | Sound recording: 2 sound tape reels ; 5 in. Transcript: 37 p. |
| formats | Sound Recording Transcript Online Transcript |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record link | https://www.aaa.si.edu/download_pdf_transcript/ajax?record_id=edanmdm-AAADCD_oh_212203 |
| record source | https://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/interviews/oral-history-interview-charles-alan-11699 |
| acquisition information | Part of the Archives of American Art Oral History Program, started in 1958. |
| updated | 06/09/2023 15:39:52 |
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| title | Oral history interview with Charles Alan on Aline Saarinen, 1973 February 17 | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | An interview of Charles Alan conducted by Paul Cummings for the Archives of American Art. Alan reminisces about his sister, Aline Saarinen. He touches upon her educational background; her work for ART NEWS magazine and the NEW YORK TIMES; and research for her book, THE PROUD POSSESSORS, and an unpublished biography of Stanford White. He discusses Saarinen's television career with NBC News; and her relationships with Edgar Kaufman, Jr., Joseph Louchheim, John McAndrew, Elizabeth Shaw, Frank Stanton and others. Alan also comments on Eero Saarinen's personality, architectural projects, and work methods. |
| extent | 1 sound tape reel ; 5 in. (31 p. transcript) |
| formats | Sound Recording Transcript |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | https://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/interviews/oral-history-interview-charles-alan-aline-saarinen-12458 |
| acquisition information | Part of the Archives of American Art Oral History Program, started in 1958. |
| updated | 06/13/2023 15:33:42 |
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