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Title: Dextra Frankel papers
Dates: 1967-1991
Collection Number: UA-194-DF
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Extent: 19 cartons
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Repository:
California State University, Fullerton. University Archives and Special Collections
Fullerton, California 92834-4150
Abstract: The collection contains exhibition documentation for the CSUF Department of Visual Arts, College of the Arts for years 1967
- 1991.
Language of Material: English
The collection is open for research.
[Identification of item]. Dextra Frankel papers. Collection Number: UA-194-DF. California State University, Fullerton. University
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Biography/Administrative History
Dextra Frankel (1924-2016) was an artist and curator. She worked as a professor of art at CSUF in the area of Exhibition Design
and curated significant exhibitions in art department galleries during her tenure. This collection is limited to Frankel’s
exhibitions as well as those curated by exhibition design students as part of their degree program.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection contains exhibition documentation for the CSUF Department of Visual Arts, College of the Arts for years 1967
- 1991. Each exhibition folder includes exhibition planning and promotion. There is correspondence between Frankel and other
staff with artists, curators, the press and supporters. Samples of artworks/slides being considered for exhibitions, past
exhibition announcements, catalogs, loan agreements,
shipping information, press releases and targeted letters to the press and funders will typically be found in
folders. On occasion research and drafts of writing for exhibition catalogs is included. Visitor logs, exhibition announcements
and/or posters, published reviews, and some grant proposals are also included.
Exhibitions