Guide to the Matt Kahn Papers
Daniel Hartwig/Jenny Johnson
Stanford University Libraries
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
January 2012
Copyright © 2012 The Board of Trustees of Stanford University. All rights reserved.
Overview
Call Number: SC1094
Creator:
Kahn, Matt
Title: Matt Kahn papers
Dates: circa 1960s-1990s
Physical Description:
4.5 Linear feet
Language(s): The materials are in English.
Repository:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Stanford University Libraries
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064
Email: speccollref@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 725-1022
URL: http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/spc/spc.html
Administrative Information
Information about Access
The materials are partially restricted. Student grade books (box 5) and student/faculty recommendations & endoresements (box
6) are restricted 75 years from date of creation. Audio-visual materials are not available in original format, and must be
reformatted to a digital use copy.
Ownership & Copyright
All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the
Head of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California 94304-6064. Consent
is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission
from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s) or assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/depts/spc/pubserv/permissions.html.
Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research
and educational purposes.
Cite As
[identification of item], Matt Kahn Papers (SC1094). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University
Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Biographical/Historical note
Matt Kahn graduated from Cranbook Academy of Art in Michigan, and began teaching at Stanford University in 1949, where he
has taught painting, drawing, sculpture and design. In 1992-93, he received the Dean's Award for Distinguished Teaching. His
teaching career has focused on design, where he was an active and influential mentor to generations of aspiring designers
and talented students. While at Stanford, Professor Kahn also worked as an artistic consultant to Eichler Homes, the developer
of modernist homes in California in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1957 and 1958, he served as Director of the U.S. State Department's
Craft and Development Program in Cambodia. Professor Kahn has garnered national prominence for his exploration of multiple
art forms, from painting to sculpture, textiles, metalwork, furniture design and interiors. Over the years, he has participated
in multiple exhibitions at major institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Portland Art Museum in
Oregon, and the Museum of Craft+Design in San Francisco.
Scope and Contents
Materials include professional files, teaching files (including videos of lectures), and photographs.
Access Terms
Art --Study and teaching.
Collection Contents
Professional/Administrative
Personal and Professional Files
Box 1, Folder 1
Letters from students and alumni
Box 1, Folder 6
Publicity-University of Wisconsin
Box 1, Folder 8
Tapestry statement; Graphic paintings statement
Box 1, Folder 10
Extra activities-personal (lectures, juries, etc.)
Box 1, Folder 15
Correspondence-Jiri Bauer
Box 1, Folder 18
Stanford Personal and Sabbatical
Box 1, Folder 20
President's Report (Faculty Annual Report)
Box 1, Folder 25
Mademoiselle Bonney-Paris Trip
Box 1, Folder 28
Artist in residence Summer Firenze
1966
Box 1, Folder 31
Dan Rosenfeld (Italy Project)
1973
Scholarship Committees and Other Reports
Box 1, Folder 37
Design at Nine Schools
circa 1959
Box 1, Folder 38
Campus Environment Committee
Box 1, Folder 39
Faculty Sub-Committee on Overseas Campuses
Box 1, Folder 40
Humanities and Sciences Steering Committee
Box 1, Folder 41
Committee on Financial Awards (External)
1964 Oct 7
Box 1, Folder 42
Committee on Financial Awards (External)
1965 Mar 11
Box 1, Folder 43
Committee on Financial Awards (External)
1965 Oct 12
Box 1, Folder 44
Scholarship Committee
1965
Box 1, Folder 47
"Fellowships for Juniors" Project
Box 5
Grade Books
1963-1988
Access Information
Restricted 75 years from date of creation.
Box 2, Folder 1
Design program propaganda/publicity
Course Material, Data, Photos, etc.
Box 2, Folder 3
Stanford Renaissance Symposium in Tuscany
1988
Box 2, Folder 4
Textile Printing and Weaving Data
Box 2, Folder 9
ASSU - Evaluations and Forms
Box 2, Folder 13
LA Field Trip Spring
1991
Box 2, Folder 17
AUT 97-Mark Shieh
1997 Sep
Box 2, Folder 19
Centennial Campaign - Gold Leaf Mosaic Tile
1986-1987
Box 2, Folder 22
Dean's Innovation Fund/Fine Metal Processes
Box 2, Folder 23
Renaissance Symposium in Tuscany
1989
Box 2, Folder 24
Clippings - Stanford in New York City
Box 2, Folder 26
Department Review
1986-1987
Box 2, Folder 28
Farmer Memorial Resolution
Box 2, Folder 30
Daily "Design" article & Eitner correspondence
Box 2, Folder 32
Master's Project Presentation announcement
1997
Box 3
Halloween slides; balloon art color separtions
1988
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Box 3
Art 60
Undated
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Box 3
Art 60
Dec 3
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Box 3
Art 160
1999 Jan 7
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Box 3
Art 160
1999 Jan 14
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Box 3
Art 160
1999 Jan 21
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Box 3
Art 160
1999 Jan 28
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Box 3
Art 160
1999 Feb 4
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Box 3
Art 160
1999 Feb 11
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Box 4
Fontana art contest
circa 1962
Recommendations/Endorsements
Access Information
Recommendations and Endorsements of students and fellow faculty members. Restricted 75 years from date of creation.
