Inventory of the University Art Gallery Collection,
1975-2008
Finding aid prepared in 1998 by James Lake; updated and expanded in 2009 by Ryoko Onishi.
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Archives & Special Collections
University Library, Room G-145
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, California 90747
Phone: (310) 243-3895
URL: http://www.csudh.edu/archives/csudh/index.html
©2009
Descriptive Summary
Title: University Art Gallery Collection
Dates: 1928-2008,
Dates: [1998-1999]
Collection Number: Record Group 62.1
Creator:
California State University, Dominguez Hills. University Art Gallery
Extent:
3 boxes,
[1.5 linear ft]
Repository: California State University, Dominguez Hills
Archives and Special Collections
Archives & Special Collection
University Library, Room G-145
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, California 90747
Phone: (310) 243-3013
URL: http://www.csudh.edu/archives/csudh/index.html
Abstract:
The collection documents exhibitions held at the Art Gallery at California State University,
Dominguez Hills, including exhibit announcements, and publications. The collection also includes
the exhibition material from the California impressionists’ “Painted Light” in 1999.
Language: Collection material is in English
Administration Information
Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Publication Rights
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Preferred Citation
[Title of item], University Art Gallery Collection, Courtesy of the Department of Archives and Special Collections. University
Library. California State University, Dominguez Hills
Acquisition Information
Materials in this collection were transferred by the Art Department,
California State University Dominguez Hills and collected by archives staff.
It is a growing collection.
Processing Information
The collection was originally processed by James Lake in 1998. Additional materials were added to the collection in 2009,
and processed by Ryoko Onishi.
History
The University Art Gallery at the California State University,
Dominguez Hills opened in 1978, and is considered to be one of the major exhibition spaces
of the South Bay area. The gallery supports and enhances the Art Department
instructional program while giving students from all disciplines and
interested community members a valuable opportunity to explore and experience
contemporary and historical works of art from many cultures.
The gallery is also used as a forum for student art critique classes,
discussions with artists, university and community guest lecture series and events.
Scope and Content
The collection documents exhibitions held at the Art Gallery at the California State University,
Dominguez Hills and its predecessors from 1975. The materials primarily consist of exhibit
announcements, press releases, newspaper clippings, catalogues, programs, brochures, flyers,
postcards, correspondence and some related information. Also includes extensive material on
the exhibition, “Painted Light” held in 1999. The paintings were mostly by California Impressionists
and originally purchased by graduating seniors of Gardena High School from 1919 to 1956 for the school.
The exhibition was held in collaboration with The Irvine Museum, Los Angeles Unified School District,
Torrance Unified School District, and The Irvine Museum and sponsored by W.M. Keck Foundation.
Arrangement
Arranged in two series:
- Series I. University Art Gallery, 1975-2008
- Series II. Art Department Exhibition, 1975-2008
Indexing Terms
Subjects
California State University, Dominguez Hills. University Art Gallery--Exhibitions
Los Angeles Unified School District--Exhibitions
Painting, American--California, Southern--20th century--Exhibitions
Impressionism (Art)--California, Southern--Exhibitions
Painting --California--Dominguez Hills–Exhibitions
Personal Names
Whitely, John H.(local)
Personal Names
Stern, Jean
Personal Names
Zimmerer, Kathy
Personal Names
Bischoff, Franz
Personal Names
Botke, Jessie Arms, 1883-1971
Personal Names
Braun, Maurice, 1877-1941
Personal Names
Brown, Benjamin Chambers, 1865-1942
Personal Names
Clark, Alson Skinner, 1876-1949
Personal Names
Curtis, Leland (local)
Personal Names
Dixon, Maynard,1875-1946
Personal Names
Forsythe, Vic, 1885-1962
Personal Names
Frost, John, 1890-1937
Personal Names
Gleason, J. Duncan (Joe Duncan), 1881-1959
Personal Names
Hansen, Armin Carl (local)
Personal Names
Harris, Sam Hyde, 1889-1977
Personal Names
Hinkle, Clarence Kaiser(local)
Personal Names
Johnson, Frank Tenney, 1874-1939
Personal Names
Kosa, Emil, 1903-1968
Personal Names
Nielsen, Peter (local)
Personal Names
Payne, Edgar A. (Edgar Alwin), 1882-1947
Personal Names
Puthuff, Hanson Duvall (local)
Personal Names
Rich, John Hubbard (local)
Personal Names
Rungius, Carl, 1869-1959
Personal Names
Schofield, Walter Elmer, 1867-1944
Personal Names
Scott, Clyde Eugene (local)
Personal Names
Smith, Jack Wilkinson (local)
Personal Names
Swinnerton, James Guifford (local)
Personal Names
Wachtel, Marion Kavanagh (local)
Personal Names
Wendt, William, 1865-1946
Personal Names
White, Orrin A. (local)
Corporate Names
[Corporate names]
Geographic Terms
Gardena (Calif.)
Titles
Painted light: California impressionist paintings from
the Gardena High School, Los Angeles Unified School District Collection / Jean Stern, guest curator;
[author, Jean Stern; editor, Pamela Hammond; design, Lilli Colton; photography, Casey Brown]
Series 1.
University Art Gallery,
1975-2008
Physical Description: .5 linear feet [1 box]
Scope and Content Note
The materials contains advertising fliers, postcards, correspondence for the exhibitions
held in the University Art Gallery
Box 1, Folder 1-1
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1975
Box 1, Folder 1-2
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1977
Box 1, Folder 1-3
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1978
Box 1, Folder 1-4
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1979
Box 1, Folder 1-5
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1980
Box 1, Folder 1-6
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1981
Box 1, Folder 1-7
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1982
Box 1, Folder 1-8
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1983
Box 1, Folder 1-9
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1984
Box 1, Folder 1-10
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1985
Box 1, Folder 1-11
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1986
Box 1, Folder 1-12
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1987
Box 1, Folder 1-13
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1988
Box 1, Folder 1-14
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1989
Box 1, Folder 1-15
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1990
Box 1, Folder 1-16
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1991
Box 1, Folder 1-17
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1992
Box 1, Folder 1-18
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1993
Box 1, Folder 1-19
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1994
Box 1, Folder 1-20
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1995
Box 1, Folder 1-21
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1996
Box 1, Folder 1-22
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1997
Box 1, Folder 1-23
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
1999
Box 1, Folder 1-24
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
2000
Box 1, Folder 1-25
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
2002
Box 1, Folder 1-26
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
2005
Box 1, Folder 1-27
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
2006
Box 1, Folder 1-28
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
2007
Box 1, Folder 1-29
Exhibit Material & Announcements,
2008
Box 1, Folder 1-30
Gallery Newsletters,
1978
Box 1, Folder 1-31
Gallery Newsletters,
1981
Series 2.
Art Department Exhibitions,
1975-2008
Physical Description: 1 linear foot [2 boxes]
Scope and Content Note
The materials contains correspondence, press releases, media kits, catalogues,
high school publications and photographs related to exhibitions held in the University Art Gallery, specifically
the noted "Painted Light" exhibit held in 1999, displaying the paintings from Gardena High School Collection.
Box 2, Folder 2-1a
Painted Light Exhibit - Correspondence,
1996
Box 2, Folder 2-1b
Painted Light Exhibit - Correspondence,
1998
Box 2, Folder 2-2
Painted Light Exhibit - Correspondence,
1998
Box 2, Folder 2-3
Painted Light Exhibit - Correspondence,
1998
Box 2, Folder 2-4
Painted Light Exhibit - Correspondence,
1999
Box 2, Folder 2-5
Painted Light Exhibit - Publications - CSUDH Papers, Press releases
1999
Box 2, Folder 2-6
Painted Light Exhibit - Publications - Magazines,
1999
Box 2, Folder 2-7
Painted Light Exhibit - Publications -Newspaper reviews, Announcements,
1999
Box 2, Folder 2-8
Painted Light Exhibit - Publications - Newspaper reviews, Announcements,
1999
Box 2, Folder 2-9a
Painted Light Exhibit - Publications - Artists' information, Media kits,
1999
Box 2, Folder 2-9b
Painted Light Exhibit - Publications - Artists' information - Runguis, Carol
1985
Box 2, Folder 2-10
Painted Light Exhibit - Publications - Media kits, Invitation kits,
1999
Box 2, Folder 2-11
Painted Light Exhibit - Publications - Exhibit Catalogues,
1999
Box 2, Folder 2-12
Painted Light Exhibit - Publications - Exhibit Catalogues,
1999
Box 2, Folder 2-13
Painted Light Exhibit - Publications - Educational Material Curriculum Guide,
1998
Box 2, Folder 2-14
Painted Light Exhibit - Publications - Educational Material Curriculum Guide,
1998
Box 2, Folder 2-15
Painted Light Exhibit - Publications - Educational Material - California History Workshop,
2001
Box 2, Folder 2-16
Painted Light Exhibit - Gardena High School - Appraisal Report,
1997
Box 2, Folder 2-17
Painted Light Exhibit - Gardena High School - Publications,
1947-1950
Box 2, Folder 2-18
Painted Light Exhibit - Gardena High School - Publications - Yearbooks,
1928
Box 2, Folder 2-19
Painted Light Exhibit - Gardena High School - Publications - Yearbooks,
1929
Box 2, Folder 2-20
Painted Light Exhibit - Gardena High School - Publications - Binding Catalogues,
ca. 1970
Box 2, Folder 2-21
Painted Light Exhibit - Gardena High School - Correspondence,
1965
Box 2, Folder 2-22
Painted Light Exhibit - Gardena High School - Correspondence,
1990
Box 2, Folder 2-23
Painted Light Exhibit - Gardena High School - Related Material - Photographs - Library & Faculty,
1930s
Box 2, Folder 2-24
Painted Light Exhibit - Gardena High School - Related Material - VHS ,
ca.1995
