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Reminiscences of Kathleen Spicer : oral history, 2002-2003.

Creator: Spicer, Kathleen, 1959-
Project: September 11, 2001 oral history narrative and memory project.
(see all project interviews)
Phys. Desc. :transcript 74 pages sound recordings 2 audiocassettes (62, 51 min.)
Location: Columbia Center for Oral History
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Biographical Note

Artist.

Scope and Contents

Born Philadelphia, PA; education: Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia College of Art (now University of the Arts), B.A. Parsons School of Design 1985; career: medical illustrator, children's muralist, wood sculptor, commissioned mural work from the Department of Cultural Affairs and New York Board of Education, art teacher; 9/11: in Upstate New York; post-9/11: family concern for safety, first solo show in New York City, gallery closure, questioning the importance of art, impact on art work; mistrust of George W. Bush Administration; views on Iraq invasion, reflections on patriotism; situation of Iraqi museums; thoughts on 9/11 memorial, possible museum gallery, reminders of event in skyline; media coverage.

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