Choice, Lloyd and Robert Bigmill
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Title |
Choice, Lloyd and Robert Bigmill |
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Abstract |
The Black Art Center was established in Fifth Ward as a venue for the African American community of Houston “to express whatever kind of artistic talents they might have.” The organization received grant money from the Menil Foundation, among others, for building renovations and the establishment of a separate art gallery. Lloyd Choice was the curator, and he discusses running the gallery. The gallery opened in 1972 with an exhibition that included works by John Biggers and other notable African American artists. Robert Bigmill also discusses the Adult Repertory Company that was funded by the National Endowment for the Arts to stage four major theatrical productions a year. Mr. Choice and Mr. Bigmill also discuss their efforts to involve the surrounding community in the arts. |
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Collection Name |
HMRC Oral History Collection |
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Date of Interview |
May 14, 1975 |
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Subject Terms |
Choice, Lloyd--Interviews ;
Bigmill, Robert--Interviews ;
Art museum curators--Texas--Houston--Interviews ;
African American school administrators--Texas--Houston--Interviews ;
African American artists ;
Black Arts movement--Texas--Houston ;
Oral histories |
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Interviewee |
Choice, Lloyd ; Bigmill, Robert |
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Original Format |
Audio tape |
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Oral History Number |
OH062 |
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Language |
English |
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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 downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project. |
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Geographic Subject Terms |
Houston (Tex.) |
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Era |
1970s |
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Length of Interview |
55 minutes, 27 seconds |
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Type |
Sound ; Text |
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Format |
Compound resource consisting of audio recording and transcript. |
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Technical Specifications |
Flash Video (FLV) |
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Funding provided by |
TexTreasures Grant |
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