Guide to the California Institute of the Arts School of Art collection, 1969-1976;1984-1991

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Summary

Title:
Guide to the California Institute of the Arts School of Art collection
Dates:
1969-1976;1984-1991
Creators:
California Institute of the Arts California Institute of the Arts. School of Art. Brach, Paul Henry, 1924-2007 Knowles, Allison, 1933 California Institute of the Arts. School of Art California Institute of the Arts. School of Art.
Abstract:
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Guide to the California Institute of the Arts School of Art collection . California Institute of the Arts Institute Archives

Background

Scope and content:

The California Institute of the Arts School of Art Collection documents the activities, events, and academics of the School of Art and comprises administrative and curricular materials; a performance program; black-and-white photographs; handbooks; posters; a report on faculty and student professional activities; newspaper clippings pertaining to faculty and students; video recordings; the poem, "House of Dust," by artist and faculty member Alison Knowles as well as memoranda and photographs related to Knowles' helicopter poetry drop of the poem.

Biographical / historical:

The California Institute of the Arts’ School of Art was established in 1970 and existed until 1976 when it merged with the California Institute of the Arts’ School of Design to become the School of Art and Design, a merger that lasted until 1984. In 1984, the School of Art and Design became the School of Art.

Acquisition information:
Collected by the California Institute of the Arts as part of the California Institute of the Arts Institute Archive.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by California Institute of the Arts Institute Archives staff.
Date Prepared:
1969-1976;1984-1991
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for research. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the institute archivist to make an appointment to view materials.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the Institute Archive and any copyright holders.

Preferred citation:

Guide to the California Institute of the Arts School of Art collection . California Institute of the Arts Institute Archives

Location of this collection:
24700 McBean Pkwy
Valencia, CA 91355, US
Contact:
(661) 253-7882
libraryarchive@calarts.edu
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