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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

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.

Creator

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:
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