Freed, Michael 2025-09-29

This interview features Michael Freed as he discusses art, his friendship with John Henry Fincher, and the collection he donated to the Southwest Collection. In this interview, Mr. Freed describes his family background and childhood, and how his passion for art led him to Santa Fe, New Mexico. The interview then shifts to focus on his friendship with fellow artist John Henry Fincher, as Freed delves into the layers of their friendship as well as Fincher's art. The interview wraps up with Freed mentioning some of Fincher's possessions that he has donated to the Southwest Collection.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Michael Freed

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: September 29, 2025

Location: via Zoom

Interviewer: Kylie Kincaid

Length: 00:58:27 (58 minutes)

Abstract

Introduction and background information; Passion for art; John Henry Fincher; Oscar Wilde; why John Henry Fincher moved to Santa Fe; Fincher's landscape paintings and his collecting habits; Photos in Fincher's collection; closing thoughts and remarks

Access Information

Original Recording Format: born digital

Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

Transcript: transcript available on dspace

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