Reminiscences of Aaron Shikler : oral history, 1977.

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Reminiscences of Aaron Shikler : oral history, 1977.

Childhood, education; art training, Tyler School of Fine Arts, Temple University, 1948; army service; career as portrait artist; Kennedy portrait commissions, 1967; art scene of 1977, personal exihibits.

Transcript: 160 leaves.Tape: 3 reels.

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