Oral history interview with Merle Armitage

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Oral history interview with Merle Armitage

1964 February 6

An interview of Merle Armitage conducted 1964 February 6, by Sylvia Loomis, for the Archives of American Art.

Sound recordings: 1 sound tape reel ; 7 in.Transcript: 28 p. (on one microfilm reel)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7308859

Archives of American Art

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