Gus Foster and Alexandra Benjamin

Recorded March 29, 2023 Archived March 29, 2023 40:01 minutes
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Id: mby022573

Description

Life partners Gus Foster (82) and Alexandra Benjamin (70) share a conversation about The Harwood Museum in Taos, New Mexico. They talk about the museum's history in the community, its evolution, and the generosity that has made it the museum it is today.

Subject Log / Time Code

Alexandra Benjamin (AB) asks Gus Foster (GF) how he got involved with The Harwood.
AB and GF talk about how The Harwood came to develop elements of a "real museum."
AB reflects on how The Harwood was built on generosity.
GF elaborates on The Harwood's evolution from a library into a museum.
AB talks about some of the efforts going into expanding collections in The Harwood and increasing funding.
AB and GF talk about their hopes for The Harwood in the future.

Participants

  • Gus Foster
  • Alexandra Benjamin

Recording Locations

Taos Public Library

Partnership Type

Outreach