Lisel Salzer papers and oral history interview, 1945-1998

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Salzer, Lisel
Title
Lisel Salzer papers and oral history interview
Dates
1945-1998 (inclusive)
Quantity
circa .17 cubic foot (including 1 videotape and 2 vertical files) plus 1 sound cassette and circa 16 items
Collection Number
2672
Summary
Tape-recorded interview of a painter and enamelist discussing her early training, her move to the U.S. from Vienna, her painting and the enamel technique and various subjects of current interest in the art field; other papers
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Painter and enamelist.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

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Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 7 accessions.

  • Accession No. 2672-001, Lisel Salzer oral history interview, 1974
  • Accession No. 2672-002, Lisel Salzer papers, 1982
  • Accession No. 2672-003, Lisel Salzer papers, 1982
  • Accession No. 2672-004, Lisel Salzer papers, 1945-1977
  • Accession No. 2672-005, Lisel Salzer papers, 1959-1981
  • Accession No. 2672-006, Lisel Salzer videotape, 1986
  • Accession No. 2672-007, Lisel Salzer papers, 1998

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 2672-001: Lisel Salzer oral history interview, 1974Return to Top

1 sound cassette (ca. 45 min.); transcript: 11 pages

Scope and Content: Tape recorded interview conducted by Sally Swenson on 24 Feb 1974; transcript.

Salzer discusses her early training, her move to the U.S. from Vienna, her painting and the enamel technique and various subjects of current interest in the art field.

Digital Content/Other Formats: Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Sally Swenson, 2/24/1974.

Description
Lisel Salzer oral history interview

Accession No. 2672-002: Lisel Salzer papers, 1982Return to Top

57 pages

Scope and Content: Writing by Salzer, "Limoges Enamel Revived", exhibit program of one-person show of her work.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Lisel Salzer, 3/6/1984.

Description
Lisel Salzer papers

Accession No. 2672-003: Lisel Salzer papers, 1982Return to Top

circa 10 items

Scope and Content: Exhibit notice, catalogs, clippings.

Clippings are about Lisel Salzer and her work.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Lisel Salzer, 4/11/1984.

Description
Lisel Salzer papers

Accession No. 2672-004: Lisel Salzer papers, 1945-1977Return to Top

1 vertical file (including 1 poster)

Scope and Content: Etchings, clippings, poster, ephemera.

Accession includes 27 small etchings by Salzer. 1945 poster advertises Lisel Salzer portraits for Bonwit Teller World War II bond drive.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Lisel Salzer, 5/25/1984.

Description
Lisel Salzer papers

Accession No. 2672-005: Lisel Salzer papers, 1959-1981Return to Top

4 letters

Scope and Content: Photocopy of letter from Mark Tobey to Lisel Salzer, 1959. Originals of three letters from others.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Lisel Salzer, 2/6/1987.

Description
Lisel Salzer papers

Accession No. 2672-006: Lisel Salzer videotape, 1986Return to Top

.14 cubic foot (includes videotape, 51 min.)

Scope and Content: Videotape is VHS and in color; it shows Salzer demonstrating her enameling technique.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Lisel Salzer, 2/5/1987.

Description
Lisel Salzer videotape

Accession No. 2672-007: Lisel Salzer papers, 1998Return to Top

.03 cubic feet (1 vertical file including 1 volume: 116 pages; 1 brochure)

Scope and Content: Autobiography, photocopy of handwritten account, gallery brochure for Four Corners Art & Frame.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Presume rights retained during Salzer's lifetime.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Lisel Salzer, 10/1/1999.

Description
Lisel Salzer papers

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Artists--United States
  • Artists--Washington (State)--Seattle

Personal Names

  • Salzer, Lisel--Interviews

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • McCarthy, Eugene J., 1916-2005 (creator)
    • Tobey, Mark (creator)
    • Weil, Rosalind Bornstein (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)