Califia Books photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1140
Scope and Contents
The Califia Books photograph collection contains 64 color photographs, slides and postcards depicting artist books exhibited and distributed by Califia books between approximately 1980 and 2000. Titles represented in the collection include The Essence of Beeing by Michael Lenehan; slides depicting works by Jody Williams from 1991-1996; slides of Joyce Cutler Shaw's 1994 The Anatomy Lesson; photographs of an exhibit of Califia Books and Crown Point Press artist books; and polaroids of Polish artist books.
Dates
- 1980-2000
Creator
- Califia Books (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Conditions Governing Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's
Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms
Historical Note
Califia Books is located in San Francisco and specializes in exhibiting and distributing fine press and artist books and letterpress broadsides. It has curated shows at various museums and educational institutions, including the University of Utah, and has conducted classes and seminars concerning the fine book arts.
Extent
64 Photographic Prints (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Califia Books is located in San Francisco and specializes in exhibiting and distributing fine press and artist books and letterpress broadsides. The Califia Books photograph collection contains color photographs, slides, and postcards depicting various Califia Books exhibits and promotional material spanning from approximately 1980 to 2000.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased in 2004 from Edwina Leggett.
Separated Materials
See also the Califia Books records (ACCN 2086) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
- Artists’ books -- Photographs
- Book industries and trade -- Exhibitions -- Photographs
- Califia Books -- Photographs
- Califia Books -- Exhibitions -- Photographs
- Color photographs
- Color slides
- Photographs
- Photographs
- Postcards
- Promotional materials
- Slides (photographs)
- Small presses -- California -- San Francisco -- Photographs
Creator
- Califia Books (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Califia Books photograph collection
- Author
- Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa.
- Date
- 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu