Alfred C. Harrison, Jr. Archives of the North Point Gallery, 1985-2021

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Summary

Title:
Alfred C. Harrison, Jr. Archives of the North Point Gallery
Dates:
1985-2021
Creators:
Alfred C. Harrison, Jr.
Abstract:
Extent:
Approximately 14 linear feet (four 4-drawer file cabinets; one 2-drawer file cabinet; twenty 3-ring binders)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Alfred C. Harrison, Jr. Archives of the North Point Gallery. Crocker Art Museum

Background

Scope and content:

The files of the North Point Gallery comprise news clippings, exhibition research notes, artists' biographies and ephemera related to the activities of artists active in California from the mid-19th century through the mid-20th century. The extensive historic news articles consist of art reporting and art criticism from numerous publications in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and Boston, arranged chronologically by individual artist. In total, the news items represent timelines of artistic activity and document contemporary reception of early California artists and their work in the larger West and East Coast urban milieus.

Biographical / historical:

The North Point Gallery, founded by UC Davis Professor Joseph A. Baird, Jr. in 1972, was originally located at 872 North Point Street in San Francisco. In 1985, following Dr. Baird's retirement, art historian and author Alfred C. Harrison, Jr. assumed ownership. First relocated to 407 Jackson Street in San Francisco, the Gallery later moved to its final address at 2247 Fifth Street in Berkeley. The archival collection was presented by Mr. Harrison to the Crocker Art Museum in February 2021 and the North Point Gallery closed in March 2021, partly as a result of challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Acquisition information:
The collection was presented to the Crocker Art Museum Library, February 15, 2021, by Alfred C. Harrison, Jr.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Crocker Art Museum staff.
Date Prepared:
1985-2021
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Access is limited to in-person consultation. Call 916-808-8856 or email library@crockerart.org for an appointment. Collection contents are for research purposes only.

Terms of access:

Preferred citation: Alfred C. Harrison, Jr. Archives of the North Point Gallery, Crocker Art Museum.

Preferred citation:

Alfred C. Harrison, Jr. Archives of the North Point Gallery. Crocker Art Museum

Location of this collection:
216 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814, US
Contact:
(916) 808-7000
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