Oral history interview with Michael Gifford, 1986

Biographical Note

Public Relations Firm

Scope and Contents

Education: Carnegie Mellon University, majored in theater. Established own public relations firm in 1968 with husband. Lobbied for and promoted Manhattan Plaza. Opposition from Seymour Durst and Broadway Association. New York City Board of Estimate. Section 8 housing subsidies for performing arts. Theater, Broadway

Subjects

• Gifford, Michael--Interviews.
• High-rise apartment buildings--New York (State)--New York.
• Interviews.
• Oral histories (literary works)
• Zane, Sharon, interviewer.