Oral History Interview with Sibley, Charles K.

Charles Kenneth Sibley earned the Eminent Scholar distinction and served in the Art Department from 1955-1980. He was the first faculty member in the Art Department and also served as its Chair for a time. Sibley was a noted artist in the Tidewater area and elsewhere. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia on December 20, 1921 and died August 13, 2005. In addition to discussing his background as an artist and professor, he talks about the development of the Art Department, from its roots in the basement of the Old Larchmont Elementary School building; the formation of the University Gallery; his views on art students; and art in the Tidewater area. The interview took place in Portsmouth, Virginia. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good. 0:58:38

Charles Kenneth Sibley earned the Eminent Scholar distinction and served in the Art Department from 1955-1980. He was the first faculty member in the Art Department and also served as its Chair for a time. Sibley was a noted artist in the Tidewater area and elsewhere. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia on December 20, 1921 and died August 13, 2005. In addition to discussing his background as an artist and professor, he talks about the development of the Art Department, from its roots in the basement of the Old Larchmont Elementary School building; the formation of the University Gallery; his views on art students; and art in the Tidewater area. The interview took place in Portsmouth, Virginia.