Oral history interview with Johnny Moore Tiger, Jr.: Oklahoma Native Artists

Interview Date: 05/25/2011 Interviewer: Little Thunder, Julie Pearson Interview Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Johnny Moore Tiger, Jr., a professional artist, talks about his childhood and his grandfather sharing information about his heritage with him. He explains how he became an artist and discusses some of the events, like the death of his brother, Jerome Tiger, which affected that decision. Tiger mentions some of the people who have helped and influenced him through the years. He also comments on his creative style and imagery within his work. This interview was conducted as part of the Oklahoma Native Artists Oral History Project at the OSU Library. For more information on this interview or to view the transcript, visit https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/ona/id/253/rec/1. To learn more about the collection or the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program, visit https://library.okstate.edu/oralhistory/ © Oklahoma State University This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. No permission is required from the Oklahoma State University Library for educational (or classroom) uses. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses, including any form of commercial publication, you need to obtain permission from the Oklahoma State University Library. For more information contact liboh@okstate.edu.

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