Barr, Neal (1932-)

Person

Dates

Existence: 1932-

Biography

Neal Barr is a photographer who rose to prominence in the 1960s after working as Ray Kellman and Irving Penn's assistant. Barr opened his own photography studio in New York City in 1962 focusing on fashion and commercial advertising. Between 1966 and 1974, Barr was a contributing photographer to Harper's Bazaar and his commercial clients included Christian Dior, Halston, Bergdorf Goodman, Lord & Taylor, Bloomingdale's and various cosmetics companies. Barr is a collector of vintage fashion of the 1920s and his fashion photography is represented by Staley Wise Gallery in New York City.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Neil Barr Interview, 2010 July 19, 2010 July 19

Item

Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.5.8

Scope and Contents From the sub-sub-sub-series:

Oral history interviews conducted between 2010 and 2011 with models, bookers, and other Ford Modeling Agency personnel, which document the modeling industry as it affects the fashion and beauty industry.

Dates: 2010 July 19

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Academic Affairs records / Gladys Marcus Library records / Special Collections and FIT Archive / FIT oral histories collection / Ford Models oral history series, 2010-2011