doi:10.7916/d8-nx5g-kd76Reminiscences of Marvin Lipofsky 1988Lipofsky, Marvin, 1938-2016oral historiessound recordingssound recording - nonmusicalGlassworkersGlass craftGlass blowing and workingPottery craftLipofsky, Marvin, 1938-2016In this interview with Richard Polsky, Marvin Lipofsky discusses his hometown, family lineage, family business and its development from a mercantile to a department store, and the evolution of his career as an arts educator and artist. Lipofsky highlights the challenges the family faced being Jewish in a small town. He discusses the family's liberal tendencies and the support they provided to the Barrington community, individually and through the family business. Lipofsky discusses his education, involvement in Boy Scouts and affinity for sports, particularly basketball and football. It was through his involvement with the Boy Scouts that Lipofsky found work with various camps during the summer months. He recounts his academic challenges, and how his interest in art developed from an early age. Lipofsky provides details on his experience as an undergraduate, his membership in a fraternity, and his decision to become a school teacher to avoid the Vietnam draft. Additionally, he reminisces about his introduction to the graduate program at the University of Wisconsin, his experience there as a graduate student and Harvey K. Littleton. Lipofsky also recounts how his initial interest working with clay evolved over time to incorporate working with metal, ceramic, and eventually glass where he felt the urge to experiment. He also comments on his philosphy about education.