Cramer, Edsel
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Title
Cramer , Edsel
Abstract
Edsel Cramer went to High school in Houston , and studied art at the Art Institute in Chicago . He was known for his classically inspired portraits and landscapes . Among his portraits are that of Adelaide de Menil (daughter of John and Dominique) , George W . Bush , Rice University President Malcolm Gillis , and most notably , Barbara Jordan ; Jordan's portrait is currently housed in the Texas Capitol Rotunda .
Collection Name
HMRC Oral History Collection
Date of Interview
May 1, 1975
Subjects
Cramer , Edsel , 1924-2010--Interviews ; African American artists--Texas--Houston--Interviews ; African American painters--Texas--Houston--Interviews ; Arts--Texas--Houston ; Oral histories
Interviewee
Cramer , Edsel , 1924-2010
Interviewers
Unknown
Original Format
Audio tape
Oral History Number
OH032
Language
English
Ownership Notice
The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
Geographic Coverage
Houston (Tex.)
Length of Interview
1 hour, 3 minutes
Type
Sound ; Text
Format
Compound resource consisting of audio recording and transcript.
Technical Specifications
Flash Video (FLV)
Funding provided by
TexTreasures Grant
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