Blair, Streeter, 1888-1966
Biographical Note
Streeter Blair was born in Cadmus, Kansas in 1888. After graduating from Kansas University, he moved to Sabatha, Kansas, where he married Camille Hook in 1913. The couple would have two children. Blair served as principal of Sabatha's high school while teaching English and Latin and coaching the football team. Later, he opened a clothing business, then operated a successful advertising agency. After moving to Los Angeles, the Blairs opened a successful antiques business. Blair's art career began around 1948. With no formal training, Blair nostalgically recalled in his works day-to-day life in rural and small town America. Streeter Blair died in Los Angeles on November 3, 1966.
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Streeter Blair Oral History Transcript
Transcript of an oral history interview with American primitive artist Streeter Blair, conducted by Elizabeth I. Dixon and Donald J. Schippers (under the auspices of the Oral History Program of the University of California Los Angeles) and titled "Primitive Painter of the West." Accompanied by a small collection of printed materials relating to Blair.