Guide to the Visual Studies Workshop collection M2088
Gurudarshan Khalsa
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
2022
Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford 94305-6064
specialcollections@stanford.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Visual Studies Workshop collection
source:
Andrew Cahan. Bookseller
Identifier/Call Number: M2088
Physical Description:
8 Linear Feet
(1 manuscript storage box, 7 flat boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1969-2011
Content Description
This collection consists of an extensive collection of ephemera (103 pieces) related to the early years of the Visual Studies
Workshop, over 150 original silver photographs, silkscreen prints, offset lithographic prints, xerographic prints, and photo
etching from students and faculty.
The ephemera includess flyers, catalogs, class and workshop schedules, and other materials.
Biographical / Historical
The Visual Studies Workshop is a non-profit organization in Rochester, New York focused on art education. It was founded in
1969 by Nathan Lyons. In 1971 Joan Lyons established the Visual Studies Workshop Press, one of the few institutional publishers
of artists' books in the United States. The VSW supports creators of images through education, publications, exhibitions,
residencies, and collections.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Audiovisual & born-digital
materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.
Conditions Governing Use
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical 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.
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], Visual Studies Workshop collection (M2088). Department of Special Collections and University Archives,
Stanford Libraries, Stanford, California.
Paging:
Page from library catalog: https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/11348562
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Visual education
Photography -- United States -- 20th century
Photography, Artistic.
Andrew Cahan. Bookseller
Box 1, Folder 3
Flyers and catalogs
1977-1993
Box 1, Folder 4
Flyers, catalogs and schedules
1978-1993
Box 1, Folder 5
Keith A. Smith book catalog
1986
Box 1, Folder 6
Kevin Osborn booklet
1977
Box 1, Folder 7
Bibliography and Visual Studies Workshop alumni list
Box 2, Folder 1
The new expanded book of love, Levi Strauss
1976
Box 2, Folder 2
Exzéo, Sylvain Cousineau and Francis Coutellier
1975
Box 2, Folder 3
Miscellaneous prints
Scope and Contents
Laurie Seniuk, Gary Enloe, John Carnell, John Gintoff, Debi Schafer, Marcia Goldner, Mark Harper, Jennifer Lynn, Michael Becotte,
William Larson, Carol Small, and Anthony Lauro.
Box 4, Folder 2
Work by Michael Wesselink
Box 4, Folder 3
Miscellaneous works
Scope and Contents
Includes Scott Hyde, Syl Labrot, Joan Lyons, Todd Walker, Tony Petracca and Cynthia Marsh.
Box 5, Folder 1
Only 9 more years... calendar
Box 5, Folder 2
1972 imprint published by the Loft Press at the Visual Studies Workshop
Box 5, Folder 3
12 screenless lithographs : printed at the Visual Studies Workshop
1973
Box 6, Folder 1
Works by Eileen Cowin and others
Box 6, Folder 2
Works by Bea Nettles and others
1973-1974
Box 6, Folder 3
Works by Michael Bishop, Joan Lyons and Robert Fichter
1974
Box 6, Folder 4
Works by Joan Lyons and Katherine Tweedie
1968-1975
Box 6, Folder 5
Works by Barbara Wilson and others
1974-1979
Box 6, Folder 6
Works by Brent Sikkema, Richard Link and others
1971-1976
Box 6, Folder 7
Works by A.P. and Barbara Wilson
1972-1973
Box 6, Folder 8
Works by Brent Sikkema and Joel Swartz
1972-1973
Box 7, Folder 3
Visual Studies Workshop class and workshop posters
Box 7, Folder 4
Works by Barbara Wilson and others
Box 7, Folder 5
Works by Joan Lyons and others
Box 8, Folder 1
Works by John Wood, James Hunter and others
