Oral history interview with Walter Murch

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Oral history interview with Walter Murch

1967 June 6

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An interview of Walter Murch conducted 1967 June 6, by Dorothy Seckler, for the Archives of American Art. Murch speaks of his family background and youth in Canada; studying at the Art Students League; studying with Arshile Gorky; the philosophy behind his work; techniques; influences on his work; subject matter of his work; commissions; murals for Raymond Lowey; teachings; exhibitions of his work; and his involvement with the Betty Parsons Gallery. He recalls Betty Parsons and Joseph Cornell.

Sound recording: 3 sound tape reels ; 7 in.Transcript: 19 p.

Archives of American Art

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