Elizabeth Sandvig Spafford papers, 1972-1975

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Spafford, Elizabeth Sandvig
Title
Elizabeth Sandvig Spafford papers
Dates
1972-1975 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 reel-to-reel tape plus 2 sound cassettes and 2 transcripts
Collection Number
2692
Summary
Tape-recorded interview conducted in 1972, transcript and resume of an artist conducted for an exhibition of art by women held at the Henry Gallery
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
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Languages
English

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Artist.

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Accession No. 2692-001: Elizabeth Sandvig Spafford papers, 1972-1975Return to Top

1 reel-to-reel tape (ca. 45 minutes; 3-3/4 ips); 1 sound cassette (copy); transcript

Scope and Content: Tape recorded interview conducted in 1972; transcript, resume.

Interview was taped in conjunction with "Survivors '72", an exhibition of art by women held at the Henry Gallery, University of Washington, in 1972.

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 Henry Gallery, 7/1/1975.

Description
Elizabeth Sandvig Spafford papers

Accession No. 2692-002: Elizabeth Sandvig Spafford oral history interview, 1975Return to Top

1 sound cassette (ca. 15 minutes); transcript: 7 pages

Scope and Content: Tape recorded interview conducted by Melissa Garman in Feb 1975.

Interview was conducted for program, "Art Works", ca. 1960-1975.

Ms. Sandvig discusses how she started in sculpture, some aesthetic and technical aspects of her work, the problem of artists in finding a direction, and the need for discipline.

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 Elizabeth Sandvig Spafford, 2/1/1975.

Description
Elizabeth Sandvig Spafford oral history interview

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Subject Terms

  • Sculptors--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Women sculptors--Washington (State)--Seattle

Personal Names

  • Spafford, Elizabeth Sandvig--Archives

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)