Finding Aid to the Donald R. Anderson Oral Interviews Collection, Monterey Museum of Art Archives
Date Created
July 23rd, 1999
Description
Second oral interview (of 9 interviews) with photographer Albert (Al) C. Weber (1930-2106) conducted by Donald R. Anderson on July 23, 1999. Dicsussion involves Weber's move into fine arts photography as nourished by his participation in the Carmel Camera Club. (Weber mentions many members during the period 1957-mid-1960's). Also discussed: Monterey County Fair photography exhibits (dominated by the Club) and judges
his idea for the Foundation for the Preservation of Photography (FfPP)
American Federation of Arts, the precursor to the Monterey Museum of Art
Ansel Adams' Yosemite Workshops (attendance, organization, a typical day at the Workshop, instructors and critique). Weber discusses changes to the Workshops with the creation of the Friends of Photography. He also discusses many photographers and their impact on his own work. Weber spends a little time near the end of this interview talking about his shift from black-and-white to color photography.
Item or Container Annotation
07/23/1999 2nd Weber Interview Carmel Camera Club & Yosemite Workshops
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