Marcia Tucker, associate curator of the Whitney Museum in New York City, describes how women artists in New York have related to the women's movement, museums, and political protest in general. She discusses the recent firing and subsequent strikes by Museum of Modern Art employees, as well as protests that have happened at the Whitney. Also present is Linda Cathcart, curatorial intern at the Whitney. Clare Loeb, co-director of Drama and Literature at KPFK, is the interviewer. Produced by Clare Loeb. Originally aired during KPFK's Public Affairs Open Hour, 10 Sept. 1971; rebroadcast later as an episode of "The sour apple tree," 22 Nov. 1971.
This recording has been digitally preserved as part of Pacifica's American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982 grant preservation project, and is available for research and reference . Please contact the archives via telephone: 818-506-1077 or email: americanwomen at pacificaradioarchives dot org for information on how to obtain a copy of this program. Thank you.
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