Arkus, Leon Anthony - December 11, 1978

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Title
Arkus, Leon Anthony - 1978 - Tape 1, Side 1
Description
[T1S1] Indicates parents' origins in Europe and dates of sibling's births in U.S. Father's business in U.S. is noted; Respondent's limited religious education is detailed. Respondent discusses involvement as promoter of modern dance recitals in New York City in 1939 and explains changes in his studies at CCNY. Respondent's recreational and vocational pursuits during college are enumerated. Respondent notes health and activities as a youth and relates siblings' career pursuits and families. Respondent's first jobs selling art in New York are specified.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.020_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.020

"Arkus, Leon Anthony - December 11, 1978" Metadata

  • Order Reproduction
  • Title
  • Arkus, Leon Anthony - December 11, 1978
  • Creator
  • National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
  • Contributor
  • Arkus, Leon Anthony (interviewee)
    Kruman, Estelle;Berkman, Deborah (interviewer)
    University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
  • Date
  • December 11, 1978
  • Identifier
  • ais196440.020
  • Description
  • Arkus, Leon, an early supporter of abstract expressionism, served 26 years with the Carnegie Museum, and was its director from 1968 to 1980.
  • Type
  • sound recording-nonmusical
  • Genre
  • oral histories (literary genre)
  • Finding Aid
  • Guide to the National Council of Jewish Women, Pittsburgh Section Records, 1894-2011 AIS.1964.40
  • Collection
  • National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section, Records
  • Contributor
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • Rights Information
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  • Rights Holder
  • University of Pittsburgh