University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections2672Salzer, LiselLisel Salzer papers and oral history
interview1945-19990.93 cubic feet (3 boxes plus 1
sound cassette, 1 oversize folder, and 1 vertical file)Collection materials are in
English.Tape-recorded
interview, films, and papers of a painter and enamelist from Vienna who lived
in SeattleLisel Salzer was a painter and enamelist. Born in 1906 in Vienna,
Austria, she attended art school at the Vienna Art Academy where she studied
painting. After graduating in 1929 she then spent a short time in Paris, before
coming to the United States in 1939. She lived in New York City for 10 years
before moving to in 1950 Seattle via Arizona and California. In addition to
painting she began working with enamel in 1945. Most of Salzer's work consists
of portrait paintings and enamel work. Salzer died in 2005.
Sources: Biographical material in 2672-001; "Salzer, Lisel 1906-2005"
https://www.historylink.org/File/22888
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 2672-001, Lisel Salzer oral history interview,
1974
- Accession No. 2672-007, Lisel Salzer papers, 1945-1998
- Accession No. 2672-008, Lisel Salzer papers, approximately
1986-1999
Oral history interview with transcript, writings by Salzer, materials
related to her art career, and film recordings from the career of a
Seattle-based painter and enamelist.
Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of the oral
history interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
No restrictions on access for paper-based materials. No user access
copy is available for VHS tapes. Users may be able to obtain a reproduction of
the media for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more information.
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Accessions 002-007 merged into 007 in October 2024.
McCarthy, Eugene J., 1916-2005Salzer, Lisel--InterviewsTobey, MarkWeil, Rosalind BornsteinArtists--United StatesArtists--Washington (State)--SeattlePersonal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)Fine ArtsOral HistoriesWomenWashington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
Accession No. 2672-001: Lisel Salzer oral history interview, 19741 sound cassette ( 45 min.);
transcript: 11 pagesScope 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.
Accession No. 2672-007: Lisel Salzer papers, 1945-19980.19 cubic feet (1 box and 1 oversize
folder)Scope and Content: Writing by Salzer, "Limoges Enamel Revived", exhibit program of
the one-person show of her work, exhibit notice, catalogs, clippings about
Salzer and her work, 27 small etchings by Salzer, 1945 poster advertising Lisel
Salzer portraits for Bonwit Teller World War II bond drive, photocopy of a
letter from Mark Tobey, other letters, 1 VHS of a color film of Salzer
demonstrating her enameling technique, "Glass on Metal" special edition
magazine, Salzer's autobiography as a photocopy of handwritten account, and
gallery brochure for Four Corners Art & Frame.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access for paper-based materials. No user
access copy is available for VHS tape. Users may be able to obtain a
reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more
information.
Restrictions on Use: Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication.
Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for
details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Lisel Salzer, 1984-1999
Accession No. 2672-008: Lisel Salzer papers, approximately 1986-19990.74 cubic feet (2 boxes including 5 VHS)Scope and Content: Draft of Lisel Salzer's autobiography, records of her exhibitions
in the Pacific Northwest, VHS tapes and photographs of her works.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access for paper-based materials. No user
access copy is available for VHS tapes. Users may be able to obtain a
reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more
information.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington
Libraries Special Collections.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Michael J. Longyear, June 2024
1/12672-008Pacific Northwest exhibitions Scope and Content: Materials about showings at the Frye Museum, Burke Gallery,
Bellevue Art Museum, and Four Corners Art & Frame, and Proxy Place
1/22672-008Autobiography 1998Scope and Content: Bound draft includes photocopied notes in draft
1/32672-008Sketches 1999Scope and Content: A collection of sketches Salzer gifted to Michael Longyear
1/42672-008Kodachrome printsScope and Content: Taken from solo exhibitions
1/52672-008Press and publications photocopies1945- 1999Scope and Content: Photocopies of newspaper coverage, mainly from Seattle Post
Intelligencer
1/62672-008Seattle award1993Scope and Content: Official commemoration of Lisel Salzer Day from Seattle Mayor
Norman Rice, June 12, 1993
1/72672-008Polaroid photographsScope and Content: Photos of sculptures. All sculptures are labeled.
1/82672-008Enameled postcardsScope and Content: Postcards embossed with artist's name.
1/92672-008Greeting card sketchesScope and Content: Collection of amateur and published greeting cards made by
Salzer
22672-008Exhibits1986-19985 VHSScope and Content: Five VHS tape collection of her exhibits, including at the Frye
Museum, and a visit to her home. Exhibit dates: 1986, 1989, 1993, 1998.