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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Lorraine García-Nakata papers
creator:
García-Nakata, Lorraine
Identifier/Call Number: M2056
Physical Description:
15 Linear Feet
(36 boxes, 1 map folder)
Date (inclusive): circa 1980-2015
Abstract: Personal papers of California artist and arts administrator Lorraine García-Nakata.
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Audiovisual materials
are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not
an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission
or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.
[identification of item], Lorraine García-Nakata papers (M0256). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford
University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was purchased by Stanford University, Special Collections in 2015-2016.
Lorraine García-Nakata is a California-based visual artist who has exhibited locally, nationally, and internationally. She
was born in 1950 in Yuba City, California, and is a third-generation descendant of Mexican immigrants. She is also deeply
involved with art administration, including work with the Mexican Museum, Yerba Buena Center and Children’s Book Press, and
serving on the SF Arts Commission.
The Lorraine García-Nakata collection encompasses her work as a visual artist, musician, writer, community/arts cultural specialist,
and arts administrator. Materials include art catalogues, awards, day planners, photographs, slides, administrative files,
meeting minutes, artwork, media, and other material. There is also a great deal of art by other artists (some of which by
students of hers), others are posters silkscreens serving as art, event publicity, and political and cultural statements.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Mexican American artists
Arts -- Management
García-Nakata, Lorraine