Robert Rauschenberg Oral History Project, 2014 - 2018

In an effort to preserve the legacy of Rauschenberg’s life and work, the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, in collaboration with INCITE/Columbia Center for Oral History Research, undertook the Robert Rauschenberg Oral History Project. This collection of firsthand accounts, as told by the artist’s family, friends, and many collaborators, is housed on the foundation website. An illustrated pdf of the entire transcript is provided for each oral history. Select oral histories also include a short biography of the narrator, an excerpt from the interview transcript, documentary photography, and a short video or audio clip. Transcripts may also be viewed at the Columbia University website and in its Rare Books and Manuscript Library, New York.

Preferred Citation:
The Reminiscences of PERSON, DATE. Robert Rauschenberg Oral History Project. Conducted in collaboration with INCITE/Columbia Center for Oral History Research. Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Archives.

Stories Project, ongoing

While the Robert Rauschenberg Oral History Project undertaken with Columbia University was completed in 2018, we continue to seek out first-hand accounts and stories about the artist. Some of these can be found in the Additional Transcripts section below.

Preferred Citation:
PERSON, DATE. Stories Project. Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Archives.

We recognize that there are a number of Rauschenberg storytellers who we may as yet not know and whose stories we are eager to hear. Should you have a noteworthy Rauschenberg story that you would like to share with us, and which relates to the life and times of the artist, we welcome hearing from you. Please contact us at archives@rauschenbergfoundation.org.

Interviews with Rauschenberg Friends and Associates, 2011-2012

In 2010, a preliminary oral history project, Interviews with Rauschenberg Friends and Associates, was undertaken by Karen Thomas of Film Odyssey at the request of the Robert Rauschenberg Revocable Trust. Transcripts from this earlier project can be found in the Additional Transcripts section below.

Preferred Citation:
PERSON, DATE. Interviews with Rauschenberg Friends and Associates. Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Archives.