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titleOral history interview with Merton D. Simpson, 1968 Nov.
repositoryArchives of American Art
descriptionAn interview of Merton D. Simpson conducted by Al Murray for the Archives of American Art.
extentSound recordings: 1 sound tape reel (1 hour, 50 min.) ; 7 in. Transript: 62 p.
formatsSound Recording Transcript Online Transcript
accessContact repository for restrictions and policies.
record linkhttps://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/interviews/oral-history-interview-merton-d-simpson-11471
record sourcehttps://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/interviews/oral-history-interview-merton-d-simpson-11471
finding aidOnline Transcript
acquisition informationPart of the Archives of American Art Oral History Program, started in 1958.
updated02/14/2025 10:07:29
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titleMerton D. Simpson papers, 1956-2005.
repositorySouth Caroliniana Library
descriptionCollection, 1956-1994 and 2005, consisting of exhibition notices and catalogues, feature articles, and letters documenting this Charleston, S.C., native's career as an artist.

Includes biographical data sheet; video cassette, 1992, documenting interview re Simpson's views on art; copy of agreement, 10 December 1984, between Simpson and the City of Charleston for his execution of a portrait of the late Rev. Daniel J. Jenkins; and letter, 18 March 1978, from artist William Halsey, Charleston, S.C., relaying his pleasure at Simpson's plans to participate in a Spoleto exhibition.

Background
African-American painter and art dealer of New York specializing in works by artists of African, Oceanic, and American Indian descent; native of Charleston, S.C.

Cite As:
Merton D. Simpson Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina.

Location
Columbia South Caroliniana (Library Use Only)

Call No.
Manuscripts P

Link to Merton D. Simpson Gallery: http://www.mertonsimpsongallery.com/index0.htm
extent31 items.
formatsCatalogs Correspondence Clippings Ephemera Video recording
accessContact repository for restrictions and policies.
record linkhttps://pascal-usc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01PASCAL_USCCOL/1oceqbt/alma991017527249705618
acquisition informationAccession Information #12159.
updated02/14/2025 10:07:41
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