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From 2000 to 2012, the Archives of American Art has received substantial grants from Nanette L. Laitman of New York, through the William and Mildred Lasdon Foundation, for the creation of the Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America, an important program to document the life and work of America’s leading craft artists. Over the course of the project the Archives has recorded and transcribe 235 oral history interviews with key figures in American craft. The grant also supported a major campaign to collect the papers of prominent artists working in clay, glass, fiber, metal and wood, resulting in more than 100 new acquisitions.
This national documentation project was realized in association with the Museum of Arts & Design [formerly American Craft Museum]. Donor Nanette L. Laitman stated, “It is a great pleasure for me to support an initiative that unites the museum, of which I am a long–time supporter, to the Archives’ project, ensuring the longevity of our craft heritage.”
Oral history interviews of the major figures in the craft field provide a permanent record of their reminiscences of the aesthetic visions and technical innovations that have defined the craft movement in America. These firsthand accounts also shed light on the philosophical roots of craft education, the development of the American craft market, and issues of patronage and influence. The project illuminates new avenues of inquiry for researchers by placing these collections and interviews within a broader context of the history of the visual arts.
With her gift to the Archives, Nanette L. Laitman has made an unparalleled contribution to preserving the primary records of American craft and laying the groundwork for future research.
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Adela Akers (b. 1933)
Fiber artist, Guerneville, CA
Interview with Adela Akers conducted by Mija Riedel, March 4 and 6, 2008
Neda Al–Hilali (b. 1938)
Fiber artist, Los Angeles, CA
Interview with Neda Al–Hilali conducted by Mija Riedel, July 18–19, 2006
Arthur Amiotte [Wanblí Ta Hócoka Washté or Good Eagle Center] (b. 1942)
Collage artist, Custer, ND
Interview with Arthur Amiotte conducted by Mija Riedel. August 18–19, 2010
Edgar Anderson (b. 1922)
Woodworker, Morristown, NJ
Interview with Edgar Anderson conducted by Donna Gold, Sept. 17–18, 2002
Joyce Anderson (b.1923)
Woodworker, Morristown, NJ
Interview with Joyce Anderson conducted by Donna Gold, September 17 and 18, 2002
Edgar and Joyce Anderson
Woodworkers, Morristown, NJ
Combined interview with Edgar and Joyce Anderson conducted by Donna Gold, September 17 and 19, 2002
Janine Antoni (b. 1964)
Multimedia performance artist, New York, NY
Interview with Janine Antoni conducted by Judith Richards, Dec. 10–19, 2012
Glenda Arentzen (b. 1941)
Metalsmith
Interview with Glenda Arentzen conducted by Jeannine Falino, Nov. 12–13, 2012
Ralph Bacerra (b. 1938)
Ceramist, Eagle Rock, CA
Interview with Ralph Bacerra conducted by Frank Lloyd, April 12 and 19, 2004
Harold Balazs (b. 1928)
Sculptor
Interview with Harold Balazs conducted by Lloyd E. Herman
Boris Bally (b.1961)
Metalsmith, designer, Providence, RI.
Interview with Boris Bally conducted by Mija Riedel, May 26–27, 2009
Dorothy Gill Barnes (b. 1927)
Fiber artist, Worthington, OH
Interview with Dorothy Gill Barnes conducted by Joanne Cubbs, May 2 and 7, 2003
James Bassler (b. 1933)
Fiber Artist, San Pedro, CA
Interview with James Bassler conducted by Sharon Emmanuelli, February 11, 14 and April 9, 2002
Bennett Bean (b. 1941)
Ceramicist, Blairstown, NJ
Interview with Bennett Bean conducted by Mija Riedel, June 16–17, 2011
Howard Ben Tré (b. 1949)
Glass artist, Pawtucket, RI
Interview with Howard Ben Tré conducted by Josephine Shea, July 7, 2007
Garry Knox Bennett (b. 1934)
Woodworker, Oakland, CA
Interview with Garry Knox Bennett conducted by Glenn Adamson, February 7 and 8, 2002
Paulus Berensohn (b. 1933)
Ceramist, Penland, NC
Interview with Paulus Berensohn conducted by Mark Shapiro, March 20– 21, 2009
Dror Benshetrit (b. 1977)
Designer, New York, NY
Interview with Dror Benshetrit conducted by Mija Riedel, Nov. 30 and Dec. 3, 2012
David Best (b. 1945)
Woodworker, Petaluma, CA
Interview with David Best conducted by Mija Riedel, Oct. 23 and Dec. 6, 2007
Michael Bierut (b. 1957)
Graphic designer, New York, NY
Interview with Michael Bierut conducted by Mija Riedel, Dec. 13, 2011
J. B. Blunk (1926 –2002)
Woodworker, Inverness, CA
Interview with J.B. Blunk conducted by Glenn Adamson, May 16, 2002
Christina Bothwell (b. 1960)
Glass sculptor, Stillwater, PA
Interview with Christina Bothwell conducted by Mija Riedel, June 17–18, 2010
Robert Brady (b. 1946)
Ceramist, Berkeley, CA
Interview with Robert Brady conducted by Mija Riedel, March 10 and 12, 2008
Irena Brynner (1917–2003)
Metalsmith, New York City
Interview with Irena Brynner conducted by Arline M. Fisch, April 26 and 27, 2001
John Eric Byers (b. 1959)
Painter, sculptor, designer, furniture designer
Newfield, New York
Interview with John Eric Byers conducted by Mija Riedel, June 13–14, 2011
Harlan Butt (b. 1950)
Metalsmith, Denton, TX
Interview with Harlan Butt conducted by Mija Riedel, July 27–28, 2009
Joyce Marquess Carey (b. 1936)
Quiltmaker, Madison, WI
Interview with Joyce Marquess Carey conducted by Glenn Adamson, June 16, 2002
William Carlson (b. 1950)
Glass artist, Miami, FL
Interview with William Carlson conducted by Mija Riedel, June 24–25, 2009
Arthur Espenet Carpenter (b. 1920)
Woodworker, Bolinas, CA.
Interview with Arthur Espenet Carpenter conducted by Kathleen Hanna, June 20 and September 4, 2001
James Carpenter (b. 1949)
Glass artist, New York, NY
Interview with James Carpenter conducted by Jo Lauria, Feb. 25, 2008
Wendell Castle (b. 1932)
Sculptor, furniture designer, Scottsdale, NY
Interview with Wendell Castle conducted by Jeannine Falino, Feb. 22-24, 2012
Marek Cecula (b. 1944)
Ceramist, New York, NY
Interview with Marek Cecula conducted by Mija Riedel, May 19–20, 2009
John Cederquist (b. 1946)
Furniture maker, Capistrano Beach, CA
Interview with John Cederquist conducted by Mija Riedel, April 14–15, 2009
José Chardiet (b. 1956)
Glass artist, Pawtucket, RI
Interview with José Chardiet conducted by Josephine Shea, July 29, 2009
Chunghi Choo (b. 1938)
Metal artist, Iowa City, IA
Interview with Chunghi Choo conducted by Jane Milosch, July 30–31, 2007
Fong Chow (b. 1923)
Ceramist, New York, NY
Interview with Fong Chow conducted by Dr. Margaret Carney, February 2, 2002
Michael Cohen (b. 1936)
Ceramist, Pelham, MA
Interview with Michael Cohen conducted by Gerry Williams, August 11, 2001
Lia Cook (b. 1942)
Fiber artist, Berkeley, CA
Interview with Lia Cook conducted by Suzanne Baizerman, August 22 and 29, 2006
Betty Cooke (b. 1924)
Metalsmith, Jeweler, Baltimore, MD
Interview with Betty Cooke conducted by Jan Yager, July 1–2, 2004
Petah Coyne (b. 1953)
Sculptor, New York, NY
Interview with Petah Coyne conducted by Judith Olch Richards, Dec. 12–13, 2011
Nancy Crow (b. 1943)
Quiltmaker, Baltimore, OH
Interview with Nancy Crow conducted by Jean Robertson, December 18, 2002
Frank E. Cummings III (b. 1938)
Woodworker, Long Beach, CA
Interview with Frank E. Cummings III conducted by Jo Lauria, December 28, 2006 and January 5, 2007
Michael A. Cummings (b. 1945)
Fiber artist, New York, NY
Interview with Michael A. Cummings conducted by Mija Riedel, Oct. 25–26, 2012
Anne Currier (b. 1950)
Ceramicist, Scio, NY
Interview with Anne Currier conducted by Mary Drach McInnes, May 22, 24, and June 16, 2006
Val Cushing (b. 1931)
Ceramist, Alfred Station, NY
Interview with Val Cushing conducted by Dr. Margaret Carney, April 16, 2001
Dan Dailey (b. 1947)
Glass artist, Kensington, NH
Interview with Dan Dailey conducted by Tina Oldknow, Jan. 21, 2008
William Daley (b. 1925)
Ceramist, Elkins Park, PA
Interview with William Daley conducted by Helen Drutt English, August 7, and December 2, 2004
Willis "Bing" Davis (b. 1937)
Metal artist, Dayton, OH
Interview with Willis "Bing" Davis conducted by Josephine Shea, August 11, 2007
Niels Diffrient (b. 1928)
Furniture designer, New York, NY
Interview with Niels Diffrient conducted by Matilda McQuaid, July 28 and August 31, 2010
Dominic Di Mare (b. 1932)
Fiber artist, Tiburon, CA
Interview with Dominic Di Mare conducted by Signe Mayfield, May 29, June 4 and 10, 2002
Katherine Kalehuapuakeaula "Lehua" Domingo (b. 1935)
Lauhala weaver, Kealakekua, HI
Interview with Katherine Kalehuapuakeaula "Lehua" Domingo conducted by Mija Riedel, April 24–25, 2010
Eddie Dominguez (b. 1957)
Ceramicist, Roswell, NM
Interview with Eddie Dominguez conducted by Stephen Fleming, July 27–28 and August 1, 2006
Michele Oka Doner (b. 1945)
Glass artist, New York, NY
Interview with Michele Oka Doner conducted by Josephine Shea, August 20 and Nov. 17, 2007
Fritz Dreisbach (b. 1941)
Glass artist, Tuscon, AZ
Interview with Fritz Dreisbach conducted by Suzanne Frantz, April 21–22, 2004
Ruth Duckworth (b. 1919)
Ceramist, Chicago, IL
Interview with Ruth Duckworth conducted by Kenneth Trapp, April 27, 2001
Jack Earl (b. 1934)
Ceramist, Lakeview, OH
Interview with Jack Earl conducted by Jane Milosch, June 19 and 20, 2007
Robert Ebendorf (b. 1938)
Metalsmith, Rosedale, NY
Interview with Robert Ebendorf conducted by Tacey Rosolowski, April 16–18, 2004
Edward Eberle (b. 1944)
Ceramist, Pittsburgh, PA
Interview with Edward Eberle conducted by Mija Riedel, June 14–15, 2010
Carol Eckert (b. 1945)
Fiber artist, Tempe, AZ
Interview with Carol Eckert conducted by Jo Lauria, June 18 and 19, 2007
Tom Eckert (b. 1942)
Woodworker, Tempe, AZ
Interview with Tom Eckert conducted by Jo Lauria, June 19, 2007
David Ellsworth (b. 1944)
Woodworker, Quakertown, PA.
Interview with David Ellsworth conducted by Josephine Shea, July 16, 2007
Fred Fenster (b. 1934)
Metalsmith, Sun Prarie, WI
Interview with Fred Fenster conducted by Jan Yager, August 9–10, 2004
Arline M. Fisch (b. 1931)
Metalsmith, San Diego, CA
Interview with Arline M. Fisch conducted by Sharon Church, July 29 and 30, 2001
Jody Folwell–Turipa (b. 1942)
Potter, Santa Clara Pueblo, NM
Interview with Jody Folwell–Turipa conducted by Mija Riedel, Nov. 10, 2011
David C. Freda (b.1953)
Metalsmith, San Clemente, CA
Interview with David C. Freda conducted by Mija Riedel, April 16–17, 2009
Michael Frimkess (b. 1937)
Ceramist, Venice, CA
Interview with Michael and Magdalena Suarez Frimkess conducted by Paul J. Karlstrom, March 8, 22, and April 17, 2001
Thomas Gentille (b. 1936)
Jeweler, New York, NY
Interview with Thomas Gentille conducted by Ursula Ilse Neuman, August 5, 2009
Imogene "Tex" Gieling (b. 1923)
Metalsmith, San Francisco, CA
Interview with Imogene "Tex" Gieling conducted by Jo Lauria, Nov. 21, 2008
Mary Giles (b. 1944)
Fiber artist, Santa Fe, NM
Interview with Mary Giles conducted by Jane Sauer, July 18, 2006
Lisa Gralnick (b. 1956)
Metalsmith, Madison, WI
Interview with Lisa Gralnick conducted by Mija Riedel, Oct. 29–30, 2007
Gary Griffin (b.1945)
Metalsmith, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Interview with Gary Griffin conducted by Glenn Adamson, August 4, 2004
Henry Halem (b. 1938)
Glass, Kent, OH
Interview with Henry Halem conducted by William Warmus, May 14, 2005
William Harper (b. 1944)
Enamelist, New York, NY
Interview with William Harper conducted by Harold B. Nelson, January 12–13, 2004
Peggie L. Hartwell (b. 1939)
Quiltmaker, Summerville, SC
Interview with Peggie L. Hartwell conducted by Patricia Malarcher, June 3 and 10, 2002
Helena Hernmarck (b. 1941)
Fiber artist, New York, NY
Interview with Helena Hernmarck conducted by Matilda McQuaid, July 28 and August 31, 2010
Sheila Hicks (b. 1934)
Fiber Artist, Paris, France
Interview with Sheila Hicks conducted by Monique Lévi–Strauss, February 3, 10 and March 11, 2004
Interview with Sheila Hicks conducted by Cristobal Zañartu, March 18, 2004
Frances Higgins (1912–2004)
Glass artist, Riverside, IL
Interview with Frances Higgins conducted by Glenn Adamson, November 8, 2003
David Holzapfel (b. 1950)
Woodworker, Marlboro, VT
Interview with David Holzapfel conducted by Josephine Shea, Jan. 26 and March 2, 2008
Michelle Holzapfel (b. 1958)
Woodworker, Marlboro, VT
Interview with Michelle Holzapfel conducted by Josephine Shea, Jan. 26 and March 2, 2008
David and Michelle Holzapfel (b. 1950 and 1958)
Woodworkers, Marlboro, VT
Interview with David and Michelle Holzapfel conducted by Josephine Shea, January 26 and March 2, 2008
Mary Lee Hu (b. 1943)
Metalsmith, Seattle, WA
Interview with Mary Lee Hu conducted by Mija Riedel, March 18–19, 2009
James Hubbell (b. 1931)
Designer, Santa Ysabel, CA
Interview with James Hubbell conducted by Jo Lauria, July 30, 2012
Kent Ipsen (b. 1933)
Glass artist, Richmond, VA
Interview with Kent Ipsen conducted by Josephine Shea, July 4, 2009
Sergei Isupov (b. 1963)
Ceramicist, Cummington, MA
Interview with Sergei Isupov conducted by Mark Shapiro, December 21 and 22, 2010
Ritzi Jacobi (b. 1941)
Fiber artist, Berlin, Germany
Interview with Ritzi Jacobi conducted by Jane Milosch, July 1–2, 2010
Ferne Jacobs (b. 1942)
Fiber artist, Los Angeles, CA
Interview with Ferne Jacobs conducted by Mija Riedel, August 30–31, 2005
Michael James (b. 1949)
Quiltmaker, Lincoln, NE
Interview with Michael James conducted by Patricia Harris and David Lyon, January 4 and 5, 2003
Michael John Jerry (b. 1937)
Metalsmith, Santa Fe, NM
Interview with Michael John Jerry conducted by Jan Yager, November 15–16, 2004
Tom Joyce (b. 1956)
Blacksmith, Santa Fe, NM
Interview with Tom Joyce conducted by Jan Yager, Nov. 18–19, 2004
Vladimir Kagan (b. 1927)
Designer, sculptor, New York, NY
Interview with Vladimir Kagan conducted by Mija Riedel, June 10–11, 2010
Jun Kaneko (b. 1942)
Ceramist, Omaha, NE
Interview with Jun Kaneko conducted by Mary McInnes, May 23–24, 2005
Karen Karnes (b.1925)
Ceramist, Morgan, VT
Interview with Karen Karnes conducted by Mark Shapiro, August 9, 2005
Ron Kent (b. 1931)
Wood artist, Kailua, HI
Interview with Ron Kent conducted by Mija Riedel, April 20 and 22, 2010
Glen Kaufman (b. 1932)
Fiber artist, Athens, GA
Interview with Glen Kaufman conducted by Josephine Shea, Jan. 22 and Feb. 23, 2008
William Keyser, Jr. (b. 1936)
Woodworker, Victor, NY
Interview with William Keyser, Jr. conducted by Edward S. Cooke, April 25 and May 2, 2003
L. Brent Kington (b. 1934)
Metalsmith, Makanda, IL
Interview with L. Brent Kington conducted by Mary Douglas, May 3 and 4, 2001
Joey Kirkpatrick (b. 1952)
Glass artist, Seattle, WA
Interview with Flora Mace and Joey Kirkpatrick conducted by Lloyd Herman, August 17–18, 2005
Gerhardt Knodel (b. 1940)
Fiber artist, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Interview with Gerhardt Knodel conducted by Glenn Adamson, August 3, 2004
Silas Kopf (b. 1949)
Woodworker, Northhampton, MA Northhampton, MA
Interview with Silas Kopf conducted by Edward S. Cooke Jr., November 1, 2004
Cindy Kolodziejski (b. 1962)
Ceramist, Venice, CA
Interview with Cindy Kolodziejski conducted by Frank Lloyd, May 5, 7, 14, and 16, 2007
James Krenov (b. 1920)
Woodworker, Fort Bragg, CA
Interview with James Krenov conducted by Oscar Fitzgerald, August 12–13, 2004
Earl Krentzin (b. 1929)
Metalsmith, Grosse Point Farms, MI
Interview with Earl Krentzin conducted by Jan Yager, August 30 and 31, 2002
Nanette L. Laitman (b. 1924)
Philanthropist, New York, NY
Interview with Nanette L. Laitman conducted by Mija Riedel, May 29, 2009
Gyöngy Laky (b. 1944)
Fiber artist, San Francisco, CA
Interview with Gyöngy Laky conducted by Mija Riedel, Dec. 11 and 13, 2007
Karen LaMonte (b. 1967)
Glass artist, Prague, Czech Republic
Interview with Karen LaMonte conducted by Mija Riedel, Nov. 2–3, 2012
Kenneth Jay Lane (b. 1930)
Jeweler, New York, NY
Interview with Kenneth Jay Lane conducted by Mija Riedel, June 9–10, 2011
Jack Lenor Larsen (b. 1927)
Fiber artist, East Hampton, NY
Interview with Jack Lenor Larsen conducted by Arline M. Fisch, February 6–8, 2004
Rob Levin (b. 1948)
Glass artist, Burnsville, NC
Interview with Rob Levin conducted by Joan Falconer Byrd, Dec. 11, 2004
Marilyn Levine (b. 1935)
Ceramist, Oakland, CA
Interview with Marilyn Levine conducted by Glenn Adamson, May 15, 2002
Mark Lindquist (b. 1949)
Sculptor, woodworker, Quincy, FL
Interview with Mark Lindquist conducted by Paul Smith, August 12, 2009
Beth Lipman (b. 1971)
Glass artist, Sheboygan Falls, WI
Interview with Beth Lipman conducted by Mary Savig, Sept. 18–19, 2012
Marvin Lipofsky (b. 1938)
Glass artist, Berkeley, CA
Interview with Marvin Lipofsky conducted by Paul J. Karlstrom, July 30–31 and August 5, 2003
Harvey K. Littleton (b. 1922)
Glass artist, Spruce Pine, NC
Interview with Harvey K. Littleton conducted by Joan F. Byrd, March 15, 2001
Martha Longenecker (b. 1920)
Founder, Mingei International Museum, La Jolla, CA
Interview with Martha Longenecker conducted by Jo Lauria, July 29, 2008
Michael Lucero (b. 1953)
Ceramist, Upper Nyack, NY
Interview with Michael Lucero conducted by Jo Lauria, February 26, 2008
Flora Mace (b. 1949)
Glass artist, Seattle, WA
Interview with Flora Mace conducted by Lloyd Herman, August 17–18, 2005
Flora Mace (b. 1949) and Joey Kirkpatrick (b. 1952)
Glass artists, Seattle, WA
Interview with Flora Mace and Joey Kirkpatrick conducted by Lloyd Herman, August 17–18, 2005
Warren MacKenzie (b. 1924)
Ceramist, Stillwater, MN
Interview with Warren MacKenzie conducted by Robert Silberman, October 29, 2002
Dante Marioni (b. 1964)
Glass artist, Seattle, WA
Interview with Dante Marioni conducted by Mija Riedel, Oct. 15–16, 2012
Paul Marioni (b. 1941)
Glass artist, Seattle, WA
Interview with Paul Marioni conducted by Mija Riedel, Sept. 18–19, 2006
Richard Marquis (b. 1945)
Glass artist, Whidbey Island, WA
Interview with Richard Marquis conducted by Mija Riedel, Sept. 15–16, 2006
Tony Marsh (b. 1954)
Ceramist, Long Beach, CA
Interview with Tony Marsh conducted by Mija Riedel, Sept. 10–11, 2009
John Marshall (b. 1936)
Metalsmith, Edmonds, WA
Interview with John Marshall conducted by Lloyd E. Herman, April 5, 2001
Wendy Maruyama (b. 1952)
Furniture designer, San Diego, CA
Interview with Wendy Maruyama conducted by Mija Riedel, March 3– 6, 2010
John Mason (b. 1927)
Ceramist, New York, NY
Interview with John Mason conducted by Paul Smith, August 28, 2006
Richard Mawdsley (b. 1945)
Metalsmith, Carterville, IL
Interview with Richard Mawdsley conducted by Mija Riedel, August 21–22, 2010
Beverly Mayeri (b. 1944)
Ceramist, Mill Valley, CA
Interview with Beverly Mayeri conducted by Mija Riedel, Sept. 15 and Oct. 3, 2007
Carolyn Mazloomi (b. 1948)
Fiber artist, West Chester, OH
Interview with Carolyn Mazloomi conducted by Joanne Cubbs, September 17 and 30, 2002
Tom McGlauchlin (b. 1934)
Glass artist, Toledo, OH
Interview with Tom McGlauchlin conducted by Joan Falconer Byrd, Oct. 13, 2006
Judy Kensley McKie (b. 1944)
Furniture maker, Cambridge, MA
Interview with Judy Kensley McKie conducted by Edward S. Cooke, Jr., November 22, 2004
Nan McKinnell (b. 1913)
Ceramist, Fort Collins, CO
Interview with Nan McKinnell conducted by Kathy Holt, June 12 and 13, 2005
James Melchert (b. 1930)
Ceramist, Oakland, CA
Interview with James Melchert conducted by Renny Pritikin, September 18, and 19, 2002
Mary Merkel–Hess (b. 1949)
Fiber artist, Iowa City, IA
Interview with Mary Merkel–Hess conducted by Mija Riedel, August 24–25, 2010
Bruce Metcalf (b. 1949)
Jeweler, Bala Cynwyd, PA
Interview with Bruce Metcalf conducted by Ned Cooke, June 10, 2009
John Paul Miller (b. 1918)
Metalsmith, Brecksville, OH
Interview with John Paul Miller conducted by Jan Yager, August 22–23, 2004
Myra Mimlitsch–Gray (b. 1962)
Metalsmith, educator, Stone Ridge, NY
Interview with Myra Mimlitsch–Gray conducted by Mija Riedel, June 23–24, 2010
Norma Minkowitz (b. 1937)
Fiber artist, Westport, CT
Interview with Norma Minkowitz conducted by Patricia Malarcher, September 17 and November 16, 2001
Mineo Mizuno (b. 1944)
Ceramist, Los Angeles, CA
Interview with Mineo Mizuno conducted by Mija Riedel, Sept. 8–9, 2009
Jeffrey Mongrain (b. 1955)
Ceramist, professor, New York, NY
Interview with Jeffrey Mongrain conducted by Mija Riedel, Dec. 16–17, 2011
Clifton Monteith (b. 1944)
Furniture maker, Lake Ann, MI
Interview with Clifton Monteith conducted by Mija Riedel, July 9–10, 2012
Robert Lee Morris (b. 1947)
Jewelry artist, New York, NY
Interview with Robert Lee Morris conducted by Carly Gerrity, April 13, 2007 and Jan. 5, 2008
William Morris (b. 1950)
Glass artist, Stanwood, WA
Interview with William Morris conducted by Mija Riedel, July 13–14, 2009
Ed Moulthrop (1916–2003)
Woodworker, Atlanta, GA
Interview with Ed Moulthrop conducted by Mary Douglas, April 2, 2001
Ted Muehling (b. 1953)
Jewelry designer, New York, NY
Interview with Ted Muehling conducted by Jane Milosch, Nov. 17–18, 2007
Joel Philip Myers (b. 1934)
Glass artist, Marietta, PA
Interview with Joel Philip Myers conducted by Dan Klein, May 1, 2007
Ron Nagle (b. 1939)
Ceramic artist, San Francisco, CA
Interview with Ron Nagle conducted by Bill Berkson, July 8–9, 2003
Mira Nakashima (b. 1942)
Furniture designer, New Hope, PA
Interview with Mira Nakashima conducted by James McElhinney, March 11, 2010
Tony Natsoulas (b. 1949)
Ceramist, Sacramento, CA
Interview with Tony Natsoulas conducted by Liza Kirwin, August 9, 11, 2004
Gary Lee Noffke (b. 1943)
Goldsmith, Farmington, GA
Interview with Gary Lee Noffke conducted by Mary Douglas, Dec. 4–5, 2010
Richard Notkin (b. 1948)
Ceramist, Helena, MT
Interview with Richard Notkin conducted by Mija Riedel, Dec. 18–19, 2007
Walter Nottingham (b. 1930)
Fiber artist, Hilo, HI
Interview with Walter Nottingham conducted by Carol Owen, July 14, 15 and 18, 2002
Harold O'Connor (b. 1941)
Goldsmith artist, Salida, CO
Interview with Harold O'Connor conducted by Dinah Zeiger, Oct. 11 and 31, 2007
Jere Osgood (b. 1936)
Woodworker, Wilton, NH
Interview with Jere Osgood conducted by Donna Gold, September 19 and October 1, 2001
Rude Osolnik (1915–2001)
Woodworker, Berea, KY
Interview with Rude Osolnik conducted by Mary Douglas, May 1, 2001
Alice Kagawa Parrott (b. 1929)
Fiber artist, Santa Fe, NM
Interview with Alice Kagawa Parrott conducted by Paul J. Smith, July 10, 2005
Tom Patti (b. 1943)
Glass artist, Plainfield, MA
Interview with Tom Patti conducted by Mija Riedel, Jan. 18–19, 2010
Mark Peiser (b. 1938)
Glass Artist, Penland, NC
Interview with Mark Peiser conducted by Henry Hallem, Feb. 26, 2004
Susan Peterson (b. 1925)
Ceramicist, Carefree, AZ
Interview with Susan Peterson conducted by Paul J. Smith, March 1, 2004
Raymond Charles Pierotti (b. 1932)
Former director of the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tenn, Seattle, WA
Interview with Raymond Charles Pierotti conducted by Lloyd Herman, September 4, 2005
Eugene Pijanowski (b. 1938)
Metalsmith, Honolulu, HI
Interview with Eugene Pijanowski conducted by Arline M. Fisch, May 13–14, 2003
Hiroko Sato Pijanowski (b. 1942)
Metalsmith, Honolulu, HI
Interview with Hiroko Sato Pijanowski conducted by Arline M. Fisch, May 13–15, 2003
Eugene and Hiroko Pijanowski
Metalsmiths, Honolulu, HI
Combined interview with Eugene and Hiroko Pijanowski conducted by Arline M. Fisch, May 15–16, 2003
Al Qöyawayma (b. 1938)
Ceramist, Prescott, AZ
Interview with Al Qöyawayma conducted by Mija Riedel, March 30–31, 2010
Elsa Rady (b. 1943)
Ceramist, Los Angeles, CA
Interview with Elsa Rady conducted by Mija Riedel, August 12–13, 2010
Merry Renk (b. 1921)
Metalsmith, painter, San Francisco, CA
Interview with Merry Renk conducted by Arline M. Fisch, January 18, 2001
Don Rietz (b. 1929)
Ceramicist, Clarksdale, AZ
Interview with Don Rietz conducted by Mija Riedel, June 6–7, 2006
Jon Eric Riis (b. 1945)
Fiber artist, Atlanta, GA
Interview with Jon Eric Riis conducted by Mija Riedel, June 27–28, 2009
Richard Ritter (b. 1940)
Glass artist, Bakersville, NC
Interview with Richard Ritter conducted by Joan Falconer Byrd, August 2, 2005
John Roloff (b. 1947)
Sculptor, educador, Oakland, CA
Interview with John Roloff conducted by Mija Riedel, August 17–18, 2009
Ed Rossbach (1914–2002)
Fiber artist, Berkeley, CA
Interview with Ed Rossbach conducted by Carole Austin, August 27, 28, and 29, 2002
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Jerry Rothman (b. 1933)
Ceramicist, San Miguel del Allende, Mexico
Interview with Jerry Rothman conducted by Mija Riedel, August 30–31, 2010
Ginny Ruffner (b. 1952)
Glass artist, Seattle, WA
Interview with Ginny Ruffner conducted by Mija Riedel, Sept. 13–14, 2006
Christy Rupp (1949)
Environmental artist, New York, NY
Interview with Christy Rupp conducted by Judith Richards, July 16–17, 2012
Stefan Sagmeister (b. 1962)
Graphic designer, New York, NY
Interview with Stefan Sagmeister conducted by Mija Riedel, Dec. 4–5, 2012
Ramona Sakiestewa (b. 1948)
Fiber artist, painter, Santa Fe, NM
Interview with Ramona Sakiestewa conducted by Alice Zrebiec, July 21–22, 2010
Adrian Saxe (b. 1943)
Ceramist, Los Angeles, CA
Interview with Adrian Saxe conducted by Jo Lauria, Oct. 10 and 15, 2007
Merryl Saylan (b. 1936)
Wood artist, London, UK
Interview with Merryl Saylan conducted by Glenn Adamson, May 20, June 1 and 5, 2006
Judy Schaechter (b. 1961)
Stained glass artist, Philadelphia, PA
Interview with Judy Schaechter conducted by Mija Riedel, July 19–20, 2011
Mary Ann Scherr (b. 1931)
Jeweler, Raleigh, NC
Interview with Mary Ann Scherr conducted by Mary Douglas, April 6 and 7, 2001
Marjorie Schick (b. 1941)
Metalsmith, Pittsburg, KS
Interview with Marjorie Schick conducted by Tacey Rosolowski, April 4, 2004
Cynthia Schira (b. 1934)
Fiber artist, Westport, NY
Interview with Cynthia Schira conducted by Margo Mensing, July 25 and 26, 2001
Ruth Adler Schnee (b. 1923)
Textile designer, Southfield, MI
Interview with Ruth Adler Schnee conducted by Anita Schnee, November 24–30, 2002
Richard Schultz (b. 1962)
Furniture designer, Brattleboro, VT
Interview with Richard Schultz conducted by Jeannine Falino, Sept. 25–26, 2012
Trudy Schultz (b. 1927)
Furniture designer, Brattleboro, VT
Interview with Trudy Schultz conducted by Jeannine Falino, Sept. 25–26, 2012
June Schwarcz (b. 1918)
Metalsmith, Sausalito, CA
Interview with June Schwarcz conducted by Arline M. Fisch, January 27, 2001
Joyce Scott (b. 1948)
Visual and performance artist, Baltimore, MD
Interview with Joyce Scott conducted by Rob Silberman, July 22, 2009
Kay Sekimachi, see Stocksdale
Frances Senska (b. 1914)
Ceramist, Bozeman, MT
Interview with Frances Senska conducted by Donna Forbes, April 16, 2001
Heikki Seppä (b. 1927)
Jeweler, Bainbridge Island, WA
Interview with Heikki Seppä conducted by Lloyd E. Herman, May 6, 2001
David Shaner (1934 – 2002)
Ceramist, Big Fork, MT
Interview with David Shaner conducted by Gerry Williams, June 18, 2001
Mary Shaffer (b. 1947)
Glass artist, Taos, NM
Interview with Mary Shaffer conducted by Josephine Shea, April 13–14, 2008
Helen Shirk (b. 1942)
Metalsmith, La Mesa, CA
Interview with Helen Shirk conducted by Jo Lauria, July 29, 2012
Peter Shire (b. 1947)
Ceramist, Los Angeles, CA
Interview with Peter Shire conducted by Jo Lauria, September 18 and 19, 2007
Ken Shores (b. 1928)
Ceramist, Portland, OR
Interview with Ken Shores conducted by Mija Riedel, Nov. 13–14, 2007
Philip Simmons (b. 1912)
Blacksmith, Charleston, SC
Interview with Philip Simmons conducted by Mary Douglas, April 4 and 5, 2001
Michael Simon (b. 1947)
Ceramist, Colbert, Georgia
Interview with Michael Simon conducted by Mark Shapiro, September 27–28, 2005
Charles Simonds (b. 1945)
Ceramist, New York, NY
Interview with Charles Simonds conducted by Christopher Lyon
Tommy Simpson (b. 1939)
Furniture maker, Washington, CT
Interview with Tommy Simpson conducted by Edward S. Cooke Jr., May 6 and July 2, 2004
Preston Singletary (b. 1963)
Glass artist, Seattle, WA
Interview with Preston Singletary conducted by Mary Savig, March 23–24, 2011
Kiff Slemmons (b. 1944)
Metal artist, Chicago, IL
Interview with Kiff Slemmons conducted by Mija Riedel, Nov. 1–2, 2007
Barbara Lee Smith (b. 1938)
Mixed media artist, Gig Harbor, WA
Interview with Barbara Lee Smith conducted by Mija Riedel, March 16–17, 2009
Richard Zane Smith (b. 1955)
Ceramist, Wyandotte, OK
Interview with Richard Zane Smith conducted by Linda Sioui, August 26, 2010
Ramona Solberg (b. 1921)
Jeweler, Seattle, WA
Interview with Ramona Solberg conducted by Vicki Halper, March 23, 2001
Paul Soldner (b. 1921)
Ceramist, Claremont, CA
Interview with Paul Soldner conducted by Mija Riedel, April 27–28, 2003
Rosanne Somerson (b. 1954)
Furniture designer and maker, Westport, MA
Interview with Rosanne Somerson conducted by Thomas Michie, August 7, 2006 and June 22, 2007
Paul Stankard (b. 1943)
Glass artist, New York, NY
Interview with Paul Stankard conducted by Douglas Heller, June 9 and August 20, 2006
Bob Stocksdale (1913–2003)
Woodworker, Berkeley, CA
Interview with Bob Stocksdale conducted by Signe Mayfield, February 16 and 21, and March 8 and 21, 2001
Kay Sekimachi Stocksdale (b. 1926)
Fiber artist, Berkeley, CA
Interview with Kay Sekimachi Stocksdale conducted by Suzanne Baizerman, July 26, 30 and August 3 and 6, 2001
Randy James Stromsöe (b. 1954)
Silversmith, Templeton, CA
Interview with Randy James Stromsöe conducted by Jo Lauria, June 4–6, 2012
Billie Ruth Sudduth (b. 1945)
Basketmaker, Bakersville, NC
Interview with Billie Ruth Sudduth conducted by Mija Riedel, July 26–27, 2007
Mara Superior (b. 1934)
Ceramist, Williamsburg, MA
Interview with Mara Superior conducted by Mija Riedel, July 1–2, 2010
Roy Superior (b. 1951)
Wood artist, Williamsburg, MA
Interview with Roy Superior conducted by Mija Riedel, June 29–30, 2010
Roxanne Swentzell (b. 1962)
Sculptor, Santa Clara Pueblo, NM
Interview with Roxanne Swentzell conducted by Mija Riedel, Nov. 8–9, 2011
Lino Tagliapietra (b. 1934)
Glass artist, Venice, Italy
Interview with Lino Tagliapietra conducted by Jane Milosch, Feb. 21 and 23, 2008
Toshiko Takaezu (b. 1922)
Ceramist, Quakertown, NJ
Interview with Toshiko Takaezu conducted by Gerry Williams, June 16, 2003
Akio Takamori (b. 1950)
Ceramist, Seattle, WA
Interview with Akio Takamori conducted by Mija Riedel, March 20–21, 2009
James L. Tanner (b. 1941)
Painter, sculptor, ceramicist, Janesville, MN
Interview with James L. Tanner conducted by Mary Savig, Oct. 7–8, 2011
Bob Trotman (b. 1947)
Woodworker, Casar, NC
Interview with Bob Trotman conducted by Carla Hanzal, September 14, 2005
Robert Turner (1913–2005)
Ceramist, Sandy Spring, MD
Interview with Robert Turner conducted by Dr. Margaret Carney, June 11, 2001
William Underhill (b. 1933)
Metalsmith, Wellsville, NY
Interview with William Underhill conducted by Dr. Margaret Carney, June 8, 2002
Consuelo Jimenez Underwood (b. 1949)
Weaver, educator, Cupertino, California
Interview with Consuelo Jimenez Underwood conducted by Mija Riedel, July 5–6, 2011
Massimo Vignelli (b. 1931)
Designer, New York, NY
Interview Massimo Vignelli conducted by Mija Riedel, June 6–7, 2011
Kay WalkingStick (b. 1935)
Painter, educator, Queens, NY
Interview with Kay WalkingStick conducted by Mija Riedel, Dec. 14–15, 2011
Patti Warashina (b. 1940)
Ceramist, Seattle, WA
Interview with Patti Warashina conducted by Doug Jeck, September 8, 2005
Kurt Weiser (b. 1950)
Ceramicist, Tempe, AZ
Interview with Kurt Weiser conducted by Peter Held, May 22, 2006
Katherine Westphal (b. 1914)
Fiber artist, Berkeley, CA
Interview with Katherine Westphal conducted by Carole Austin, September 3, and 5, 2002
Anne Wilson (b. 1949)
Fiber artist, Evanston, IL
Interview with Anne Wilson conducted by Mija Riedel, July 6–7, 2012
Paula Winokur (b. 1935)
Ceramicist, Horsham, PA
Interview with Paula Winokur conducted by Mija Riedel, July 21–22, 2011
Robert Winokur (b. 1933)
Ceramicist, Horsham, PA
Interview with Robert Winokur conducted by Mija Riedel, July 23–24, 2011
Bob Winston (1915–2003)
Metalsmith, Walnut Creek, CA
Interview with Bob Winston conducted by Suzanne Baizerman, July 31, August 7 and 15, September 18, October 10, 2002
J. Fred Woell (b. 1934)
Jeweler, Deer Isle, ME
Interview with J. Fred Woell conducted by Donna Gold, June 6 and 11, 2001, and January 9, 2002
Betty Woodman (b. 1930)
Ceramist, New York, NY
Interview with Betty Woodman conducted by John Perreault, April 22 and 29, 2003
Toots Zynsky (b. 1951)
Glass artist, Providence, RI
Interview with Toots Zynsky conducted by Tina Oldknow, July 27–28, 2007
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