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Goldman (Shifra M.) Papers
CEMA 119
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Description
Papers of Shifra M. Goldman, a former professor of Art History at Santa Ana College and Latin American Art and Social historian.
The multitude of people, organizations and activities that she was involved with include Latin American artists, Chicano artists,
social rights activists, art scholars, art and social rights organizations, art museums, and publishers.
Background
Shifra Goldman (1926-2011) was an Art Historian and pioneer in the study of Latin American and Latino art. As an activist
for Latino art, part of her life's work in her own words were to "deflect and correct the stereotypes, distortions, and Eurocentric
misunderstandings that have plagued all serious approaches to Latino Art History since the '50s" (Dimensions of the Americas,
Goldman 1996, pgs. 36, 37). She taught college level Art History in the Los Angeles area for over 20 years. Goldman is known
as a prolific writer, advocate, and critic who had a hemispheric scope informed from her studies, travels and relationships
with many artists.
Extent
250 Linear Feet;
(2 cartons, 383 document boxes, 4 half document boxes, 4 artifact boxes, 3 flat folders, approximately 32,000 slides in 72
slide boxes, 119 audio recordings, 90 video recordings, and digital files)
Restrictions
Property rights to the collection and physical objects belong to the Regents of the University of California acting through
the Department of Special Research Collections at the UCSB Library. All applicable literary rights, including copyright to
the collection and physical objects, are protected under Chapter 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code and are retained by the creator
and the copyright owner, heir(s), or assigns.
Availability
This collection is open for research. Audiovisual materials must be reformatted for access. Please contact the Department
of Special Research Collections in advance to request access.