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41. Interview of Walter N. Marks III

Topic:
Art
Length:
1.75 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), founded in Los Angeles by Edith and Frank Wyle, grew out of The Egg and The Eye, a commercial art gallery/restaurant devoted to international contemporary craft and folk art—and (in the restaurant) omelettes. The gallery opened November 1, 1965 at 5814 Wilsh...
Biographical Note:
Craft and Folk Art Museum Board Member, 1994 – present; Board President, 2008 – 2016.

42. Interview of Max King

Topic:
Art
Length:
2.25 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), founded in Los Angeles by Edith and Frank Wyle, grew out of The Egg and The Eye, a commercial art gallery/restaurant devoted to international contemporary craft and folk art—and (in the restaurant) omelettes. The gallery opened November 1, 1965 at 5814 Wilsh...
Biographical Note:
Craft and Folk Art Museum Graphic Designer, 1977 – 1984.

43. Interview of Maryna Hrushetska

Topic:
Art
Length:
2 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), founded in Los Angeles by Edith and Frank Wyle, grew out of The Egg and The Eye, a commercial art gallery/restaurant devoted to international contemporary craft and folk art—and (in the restaurant) omelettes. The gallery opened November 1, 1965 at 5814 Wilsh...
Biographical Note:
Craft and Folk Art Museum Executive Director, 2005 – 2010.

44. Interview of Stella Krieger

Topic:
Art
Length:
3.25 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), founded in Los Angeles by Edith and Frank Wyle, grew out of The Egg and The Eye, a commercial art gallery/restaurant devoted to international contemporary craft and folk art—and (in the restaurant) omelettes. The gallery opened November 1, 1965 at 5814 Wilsh...
Biographical Note:
Craft and Folk Art Museum Shop Manager, 1995 – 2005.

45. Interview of Joan M. Benedetti

Topic:
Art
Length:
2 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), founded in Los Angeles by Edith and Frank Wyle, grew out of The Egg and The Eye, a commercial art gallery/restaurant devoted to international contemporary craft and folk art—and (in the restaurant) omelettes. The gallery opened November 1, 1965 at 5814 Wilsh...
Biographical Note:
Conducted 17 Craft and Folk Art Museum interviews. Museum Librarian, 1976 – 1997. Director, CAFAM Center for the Study of Art and Culture, 1989 – 1994. Processed CAFAM Records; composed Finding Aid.

46. Interview of Frank S. Wyle

Topic:
Art
Length:
3.50 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), founded in Los Angeles by Edith and Frank Wyle, grew out of The Egg and The Eye, a commercial art gallery/restaurant devoted to international contemporary craft and folk art—and (in the restaurant) omelettes. The gallery opened November 1, 1965 at 5814 Wilsh...
Biographical Note:
Craft and Folk Art Museum Co-Founder with Founding Director Edith R. Wyle. Co-Founder, The Egg and The Eye gallery, with Edith Wyle and Bette Chase. CAFAM Board Chair, 1975 – 1976; 1987 – 1995; 1996 – 1999; 2002 – 2008.

47. Interview of Michelle Arens

Topic:
Art
Length:
2 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), founded in Los Angeles by Edith and Frank Wyle, grew out of The Egg and The Eye, a commercial art gallery/restaurant devoted to international contemporary craft and folk art—and (in the restaurant) omelettes. The gallery opened November 1, 1965 at 5814 Wilsh...
Biographical Note:
Craft and Folk Art Museum Research Library Administrative Assistant and Registrar’s Assistant in eighties and early nineties. Craft and Folk Art Museum Shop Assistant and Co-Manager 1989-90.

48. Interview of Ruth Bowman

Topic:
Art
Length:
1.75 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), founded in Los Angeles by Edith and Frank Wyle, grew out of The Egg and The Eye, a commercial art gallery/restaurant devoted to international contemporary craft and folk art—and (in the restaurant) omelettes. The gallery opened November 1, 1965 at 5814 Wilsh...
Biographical Note:
Founding member of Craft and Folk Art Museum Board of Trustees, 1975 – 1983.

49. Interview of Sam Maloof

Topic:
Art
Length:
1.75 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), founded in Los Angeles by Edith and Frank Wyle, grew out of The Egg and The Eye, a commercial art gallery/restaurant devoted to international contemporary craft and folk art—and (in the restaurant) omelettes. The gallery opened November 1, 1965 at 5814 Wilsh...
Biographical Note:
Furniture designer and woodworker. Craft and Folk Art Museum Board Member, 1986–1997.

50. Interview of Bernard Kester

Topic:
Art
Length:
4 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), founded in Los Angeles by Edith and Frank Wyle, grew out of The Egg and The Eye, a commercial art gallery/restaurant devoted to international contemporary craft and folk art—and (in the restaurant) omelettes. The gallery opened November 1, 1965 at 5814 Wilsh...
Biographical Note:
Craft and Folk Art Museum Board president, 1975. Member, Program Committee, late seventies. Board Member, eighties. Curator, “Made in L.A.,” 1981, “California Women in Craft,” 1977. Subject of “California Classics,” 1987.