Oral history interview with Virginia Wright, 1975

Overview of the Collection

Interviewee
Wright, Virginia, 1929-
Title
Oral history interview with Virginia Wright
Dates
1975 (inclusive)
Quantity
Originals as received: .5" linear including 1 transcript (31 p.) and 1 sound cassette
Collection Number
2569 (Accession No. 2569-001)
Summary
Tape-recorded interview of an artist discussing her interest in contemporary art, her gallery in Seattle, her collection and other art-related programs
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

Open to all users.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Tape-recorded interview conducted by Sally Swenson with transcript, covering years 1950-1975, March 20, 1975.

She discusses her interest in contemporary art, her gallery in Seattle, her collection, Women in the Arts; public art, 1-for-art-program in Seattle, the Virginia Wright Foundation, loans to museums, the functions of museums, the art market, admission fees for museums.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Archives of Northwest Art, 3/20/1975

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Art patrons--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
  • Women art patrons--Washington (State)--Seattle

Personal Names

  • Wright, Virginia, 1929---Interviews

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Swenson, Sally S (interviewer)