Donald Foster oral history interview, 1975
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Interviewee
- Foster, Donald Isle, 1925-
- Title
- Donald Foster oral history interview
- Dates
- 1975 (inclusive)19751975
- Quantity
- Originals as received: 2 sound cassettes (75 min.) plus 1 transcript
- Collection Number
- 2847 (Accession No. 2847-001)
- Summary
- Oral history of an artist and administrator who discusses art galleries, art-related programs and the future of art
- Repository
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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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The interview and transcript can be accessed online. The original analog cassette cannot be played due to preservation concerns.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
Tape-recorded interview by Sally Swenson, transcript, 1975.
Foster discusses the phenomenon of the art gallery, regionalism, "The Northwest School," the problems of artists, the NW annual, Public Art programs, art and Century 21, media coverage of the arts, art fairs, collecting, financing of the arts, and the future of art. Foster also active professionally in administration of the Repertory Theatre in early years.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Art dealers--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Foster, Donald Isle, 1925- --Interviews
Corporate Names
- Foster/White Gallery
