Oral history interview with Robert Scull

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Oral history interview with Robert Scull

1972 June 15-28

Interview of Robert Scull conducted by 1972 June 15-28, Paul Cummings, for the Archives of American Art. Scull speaks of his early life and education in New York City; attending night classes at the Art Students League; the importance of museum visits; becoming assistant art director for Saks 34th Street; financially successful ventures; the start of his collection in 1954; his criteria for acquisition; his relationships with artists; the pop art scene; portraits of Scull by various artists; the effects of publicity surrounding his collection; his interest in the future of art; the disposition of his collection; critics; relationships with dealers and museums.

Sound recording: 3 sound tape reels ; 5 in.Transcript: 69 p.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7609653

Archives of American Art

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