Interview with Ellsworth Taylor, January 9, 1982
Project: Henry Faulkner Oral History Project
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[This interview contains strong language and discussions of a sexual nature. It may not be suitable for children.]This interview with artist Ellsworth Taylor begins with a discussion of artist Henry Faulkner's sexuality. He then moves to talk about Faulkner's family, including a long discussion on his brother, Wilson Faulkner. Next, he talks about Faulkner's artistic influences. Taylor then recounts some milestones in his relationship with Faulkner, including his brushes with law enforcement. He also talks about Faulkner's celebrity friends and his love for animals and environmentalism. The interview ends with a discussion on Lexington, Kentucky's acceptance of eccentrics and the start of Faulkner's painting career.
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Faulkner, Henry, 1924-1981. Artists Faulkner, Henry Lexington (Ky.) Eccentrics and eccentricities PaintingInterview Rights
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Taylor, Ellsworth Interview by Charles House. 09 Jan. 1982. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Taylor, E. (1982, January 09). Interview by C. House. Henry Faulkner Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Taylor, Ellsworth, interview by Charles House. January 09, 1982, Henry Faulkner Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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