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Summary:
An interview with William Wilson conducted by Jonathan Katz in 2012. Wilson talks about his relationships in the art world including Ray Johnson, Andy Warhol, Valerie Solanis, his mother May Wilson, and many others.
Citation:
Interview with William S. Wilson, 2012. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Additional Forms:
Transcript is available on the Archives of American Art's website.
Biography Note:
William S. Wilson (1932-2016) was an author and educator. Born in Baltimore, he lived and worked in New York, NY. He was a friend and collaborator of artist Ray Johnson. Wilson's mother was May Wilson an American feminist, artist, and was a collaborator of Johnson.
Language Note:
English .
Provenance:
Donated 2018 by Jonathan Katz.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001