Savitsky, Jack, b. 1910

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Jack Savitsky interview, 1990 July 9

2 sound cassettes + transcript (86 p.) (on partial microfilm reel)
Reel(s): 4779

An interview of Jack Savitsky conducted by Jack Lindsey for the Archives of American Art. Savitsky speaks about his family background; his early life as a miner and its effect on his life; his work, including subjects, materials, style, and gallery exhibitions; Sterling Strauser's promotion of his work, and other collectors. He recalls Justin McCarthy.

This interview is part of the Archives' Oral History Program, started in 1958 to document the history of the visual arts in the United States, primarily through interviews with artists, historians, dealers, critics and others.

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• Transcript: microfilm reel 4779 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
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