Oral history interview with Chaim Gross

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Oral history interview with Chaim Gross

1964 Sept. 1

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An interview of Chaim Gross conducted 1964 Sept. 1 by Dorothy Seckler for the Archives of American Art. Gross speaks of his early sculpture; his inspirations; his treatment of wood; his interest in watercolor; religious subjects in his work, especially Judaic themes; his teaching career; his involvement with the WPA Federal Art Project; his personal collection of paintings and sculpture; working odd jobs when the WPA ended; and his opinions of contemporary sculpture and the future of sculpture.

2 sound tape reels (50 min.) ; 5 in.; Transcript: 16 p. (on partial microfilm reel)

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Seckler, Dorothy Gees, 1910-

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Gross, Chaim, 1904-

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Chaim Gross, 1904-1991, sculptor of New York, N.Y. From the description of Oral history interview with Chaim Gross, 1981 May 26- 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 646397029 Sculptor, New York, N.Y. Died 1991. From the description of Chaim Gross interviews, 1981 May 26-May 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220182061 Sculptor; New York, N.Y. Died 1991. From the description of Chaim Gross interview, 1964 Sept. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id:...