Oral history interview with William C. Palmer

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Oral history interview with William C. Palmer

1965 June 12

An interview of William C. Palmer conducted by Joseph Trovato for the Archives of American Art's New Deal and the Arts Oral History Project. Palmer speaks of his background and education; studying at the Art Students League; his development as a muralist; his affiliation with the Midtown Galleries; his involvement with the Federal Art Project; and his opinions about the WPA.

1 sound tape reel ; 5 in.; Transcript: 10 p. (on partial microfilm reel)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7025377

Archives of American Art

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New Deal and the Arts Oral History Project.

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Midtown Galleries (New York, N.Y.)

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Midtown Galleries (est. 1932. Closed 1995) was an art gallery in New York, N.Y. Founded by Alan D. Gruskin and Francis C. Healey, specializing in contemporary American art; sold to John Whitney Payson, 1985, and name changed to Midtown-Payson Galleries, 1990. From the description of Midtown Galleries records, 1904-1997. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83293403 ...

Trovato, Joseph S., 1912-1983

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Joseph Trovato, 1912-1983, painter of Utica, N.Y. From the description of Oral history interview with Joseph S. Trovato, 1979 July 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 646397606 Painter and museum administrator; Clinton, N.Y. From the description of Joseph S. Trovato papers, [ca. 1945-1980]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81906186 Joseph Trovato (1912-1983) was a painter from Utica, N.Y. From the description of Oral history interview with Josep...

Palmer, William, 1906-1987

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Painter, mural painter; Iowa and New York. From the description of Oral history interview with William C. Palmer, 1965 June 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220195712 William C. Palmer (1906-1987) was a painter, mural painter, and educator from Iowa and New York. From the description of Oral history interview with William C. Palmer, 1980 Aug. 5-1981 Aug. 22 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 613315331 From the description of Oral history...