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Series 3: Other Ribbon project participants, 1984-1989 (continued)
Ribbon project interviews (continued)
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: SR070 Erica Kimball Weiss interview, Ithaca, NY (2 of 2), May 6, 1989
1 audiocassette (90 min.)
Recorded by Linda Pershing
Side A of SR070. See also Side B.
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: SR070 Lois Lounsbery interview, Ithaca, NY (1 of 2), May 6, 1989
1 audiocassette (90 min.)
Recorded by Linda Pershing
Side B of SR070. See also Side A.
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: SR071 Lois Lounsbery interview, Ithaca, NY (2 of 2), May 6, 1989
1 audiocassette (90 min.)
Recorded by Linda Pershing
Texas
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: PH013
BOX 2
Photos of Ariadne "Ari" Wright with her panels, developed November 1985
5 color transparencies (35mm slides)
Photographs attributed to Linda Pershing
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: SR072 Ariadne "Ari" Wright interview, Austin, TX, November 29, 1985
1 microcassette (60 min.)
Recorded by Linda Pershing
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: SR073 Anne Long interview, Austin, TX (1 of 2), December 4, 1985
1 microcassette (60 min.)
Recorded by Linda Pershing
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: SR074 Anne Long interview, Austin, TX (2 of 2), December 4, 1985
1 microcassette (60 min.)
Recorded by Linda Pershing
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: PH014
BOX 2
Photos of Mary Beard with her panels, developed December 1985
12 color transparencies (35mm slides)
Photographs attributed to Linda Pershing
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: SR075 Mary Beard interview, Austin, TX (1 of 2), December 6, 1985
1 microcassette (60 min.)
Recorded by Linda Pershing
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: SR076 Mary Beard interview, Austin, TX (2 of 2), December 6, 1985
1 microcassette (60 min.)
Recorded by Linda Pershing
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: SR079 June and Bill Thompson interview, Linda Pershing's house, Austin, TX (1 of 4), March 24 to 25, 1987
1 microcassette (60 min.)
Recorded by Linda Pershing
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: SR078 June and Bill Thompson interview, Linda Pershing's house, Austin, TX (2 of 4), March 24 to 25, 1987
1 microcassette (60 min.)
Recorded by Linda Pershing
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: SR080 June and Bill Thompson interview, Linda Pershing's house, Austin, TX (3 of 4), March 24 to 25, 1987
1 microcassette (60 min.)
Recorded by Linda Pershing
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: SR077 June and Bill Thompson interview, Linda Pershing's house, Austin, TX (4 of 4), March 24 to 25, 1987
1 audiocassette (90 min.)
Recorded by Linda Pershing
Ribbon panels
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: AR002
BOX 8
Ribbon panel, "Organdy apron," before August 1985
1 textile (18 1/4 x 35 1/4 in.; appliqué)
Made by Lucile Miller
Linda Pershing's description: "Lucile (spelled with one 'L') Miller, Justine Merritt's mother, organdy apron panel, applique, Denver, CO. Lucile said in an interview with Linda Pershing that the apron represented the many years she was a homemaker and mother, roles that she valued. See pp. 198-9 in Pershing's book."
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: AR003
BOX 8
Ribbon panel, "Madre de los Oprimidos," before August 1985
1 textile (18 x 45 in.; embroidery and appliqué)
Made by Sister Maria Louisa Valdez
Linda Pershing's description: "Sister Maria Louisa Valdez, OLVM, Mora, NM. Madre de los Oprimidos, Ayúdanos a Alcanzar le Libertad Perdida (Mother of the Oppressed, Help Us Restore or Reclaim Lost Liberty), embroidered and applique. The Mexican legend of the Our Lady of Guadalupe appearing to Juan Diego. See p. 128 in Pershing's book."
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: AR004
BOX 9
Ribbon panel, "My Dog," before August 1985
1 textile (18 3/4 x 34 1/2 in.; paint)
Made by Unknown
Linda Pershing's description: "My Dog. Presumably painted by a child. No name or place or date. (Is the dog in the blue hillside or water?)."
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: AR005
BOX 9
Ribbon panel, "Dancing lobsters," before August 1985
1 textile (17 1/4 x 37 1/2 in.; knitted)
Made by Penelope Day
Linda Pershing's description: "Penelope Day, Nantucket, MA. Dancing lobsters, knitted or woven. Inscription on the back: 'I live in a beautiful parts of the country, on the island of Nantucket, thirty miles out at sea. I felt that my piece should be representative of something native to Nantucket and the natural beauty and special conditions that exist here as they don't anywhere else on Earth. I wanted to do something for children, something fun. They are our future and it is too terrible to live without hope for tomorrow. --Penelope Day.' See pp. 126-7 of Pershing's book."
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: AR006
BOX 9
Ribbon panel, "Hot air balloons and flowers," before August 1985
1 textile (18 x 40 3/4 in.; needlework)
Made by Sister Madeleine J. Perkins
Linda Pershing's description: "Sister Madeleine J. Perkins, RSM, Chicago, IL. Hot air balloons and flowers. Inscription on the back: 'Hot air balloons - excitement, fun, color, freedom; Flowers - nature, beauty, creation, sweet scents; People to enjoy it all!; O God, help us to work for world peace!!'"
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: AR007
BOX 10
Ribbon panel, "Peace Sign and Spirit Mask," before August 1985
1 textile (18 3/4 x 35 3/4 in.; appliqué)
Made by Fred Janvrin
Linda Pershing's description: "Fred Janvrin ... Anchorage, Alaska. Peace Sign and Spirit Mask. Inscription on the back: ... A peace sign trying to be a Spirit Mask. This piece reflects my fondness for Alaskan Native art and spirit masks in particular with their feathers blowing in the wind. Also marked: 'P.M. 2 of 21,' and 'NRC 44.'"
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: AR008
BOX 10
Ribbon panel, "Weaving is Peaceful," before August 1985
1 textile (18 1/2 x 38 in.; woven sampler)
Made by Kerstin Tribby
Linda Pershing's description: "Kerstin Tribby, Ithaca, NY. Weaving is Peaceful, woven sampler."
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: AR009
BOX 10
Ribbon panel, "Constellations," March 8, 1985
1 textile (18 1/4 x 36 3/4 in.; embroidery, appliqué, and quilting)
Made by Jane Van De Bogart
Linda Pershing's description: "Jane Van De Bogart, 3-8-85, Woodstock, NY. Constellations. Embroidered, applique, and quilted. Written on the back: 'The night sky has been an endless source of wonder...of worlds beyond me...of something to aspire higher for...of fascination.' Also written on the back: 'Jane Van De Bogart April 1985.'"
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: PH015
BOX 7
Photos of Ribbon panels by Ariadne "Ari" Wright, Phyllis Ochs, and other Ribbon makers, circa 1984 to 1989
BOX-FOLDER 1/6 42 color negatives (35mm)
21 color photographic prints (3 1/2 x 5 in.)
BOX-FOLDER 1/7 Photos of Ribbon panels, developed May 1985
3 color photographic prints (3 1/2 x 5 in.)
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: PH016
BOX 2
Photos of Ribbon panels, developed March 1986
120 color transparencies (35mm slides)
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: PH017
BOX 3
Photos of Ribbon panels, developed April 1986
65 color transparencies (35mm slides)
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: PH018
BOX 3
Photos of Ribbon panels, developed May 1986
15 color transparencies (35mm slides)
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: PH019
BOX 3
Photos of Ribbon panels, circa June 1984
23 color transparencies (35mm slides)
Photographed by June Thompson
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: PH020
BOX 3
Photos of Ribbon panels, developed April 1987
31 color transparencies (35mm slides)
Photographs attributed to June Thompson
Item-ID: AFC 2018/007: PH021
BOX 4
Photos of Ribbon panels, developed February 1988
159 color transparencies (35mm slides)
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