Curran (Darryl) collection CUR.001.001
Los Angeles County Museum of Art Balch Art Research Library
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Contributing Institution:
Los Angeles County Museum of Art Balch Art Research Library
Title: Curran (Darryl) collection
Creator:
Curran, Darryl
Identifier/Call Number: CUR.001.001
Physical Description:
1.21 Linear Feet
1 drop front Hollinger box.
Date (bulk): 1913-1981
Language of Material:
English
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Biographical / Historical
Darryl Curran is an American artist born in 1935. He is a prominent figure in experimental photography and its push to fine
art in the 1960s and 1970s. Curran joined the faculty at California State University Fullerton in 1967 where he initiated
the B.A. and M.A. Photography programs and later served as the Department Chair from 1989 until 1999 and retired in 2001.
Darryl Curran has exhibited work in many museums including the Museum of Modern Art, International Museum of Photography/
George Eastman House, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Laguna Art Museum.
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of 1.21 linear feet (1 drop front Hollinger box) of material compiled by artist Darryl Curran. This
material includes photographs, a photograph portfolio, exhibition announcements for photographic shows, offset lithography
prints, a hand-tinted photograph, vintage postcards, and informational material for artists books.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment only through the Balch Research Library, Los Angeles County Museum
of Art. Telephone 323-857-6118 or email library@lacma.org, or by using the Make an Appointment Link at https://www.lacma.org/learn/balch-research-library.
Some institutional records may be unavailable in order to protect the privacy and safety of museum staff, visitors, and collections,
and where prohibited by law.
Conditions Governing Use
Contact the Balch Research Library at 323-857-6535 or library@lacma.org for information on publishing or reproducing materials
included in these records. For materials not created by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, permission will be granted by
the Museum as the owner of the physical materials, and does not imply permission for use from the copyright holder. It is
the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all necessary permissions from the copyright holder.
Arrangement
The collection has been separated into archival material and library material. There is no chronological order to the material
in the archive.
Preferred Citation
[Description of item], Darryl Curran Collection, Los Angeles County Museum of Art Balch Art Research Library, CUR.001.001
Processing Information
The collection has been processed and rehoused by Tyler Haberkorn under the supervision of Julia Han in March 2024.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated by Darryl Curran and was received by the Balch Art Research Library in October of 2022.
Related Materials
The material was acquired along with a collection of published artists' books and serials. The published material have been
separated and included into the library's holdings.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Art -- Collectors and collecting
Art galleries, Commercial -- California
Photographs
Black-and-white photographs
Artists' books
Postcards
Postcards -- United States
Re Paradise
undated
Creator: Paradise Press
Scope and Contents
Two sheets of accordian-folded fibrous paper printed with information (some lineated, like poetry) about Paradise Press.
Also includes an insert about an artist book called Big Mary: Lessons from the South by Susan E. King. Encased in folded vertical
envelope.
Exhibition announcement for "Light"
1981
Scope and Contents
Exhibition announcement for Light, held from April 11-May 9, 1981 at 800 N. La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, Ca 90069. Announcement
showcases work by Robert Frank and Larry Sultan. Folded sheet with black and white images printed on glossy cardstock. Addressed
to "The Currans."
Flyer for "Long Beach : A photography Survey"
1980
Creator: California State University, Long Beach. Art Museum and Galleries
Scope and Contents
This flyer is for a photography exhibition titled, "Long Beach: A photography Survey". The show was held at the Art Museum
and Galleries at California State University, Long Beach from November 10, 1980 to December 14, 1980. Artists included are
Joe Deal, Judy FIskin, Anthony Hernandez, Kenneth McGowan, Grant Mudford, and Leland Rice. This flyer contains no images of
the work in the show.
Related Materials
Exhibition catalog is in the LACMA collection (TR820.5.D4 1980)
"Visual Books" brochure and insert
1980s
Creator: McCarney, Scott
Scope and Contents
Brochure and purchasing information related to Scott McCarney's "visual books." Includes images of the books, a cardstock
collage insert, and a small ordering form.
Promotional material for "An Exhibition of Photographs by Thomas Barrow"
1969
Creator: Memorial Union Art Gallery (University of California, Davis)
Scope and Contents
Promotional material for Thomas Barrow's 1969 UC Davis exhibition. Folded rectangle in the shape of a television screen containing
5 postcards depicting Barrow's photography. The postards' positions can be rearranged to alter what is "playing" on the television.
Poem by Harold Jones within the fold. Unsigned.
Hand tinted photograph titled, "Sunset Fires"
undated
Creator: Nutting, Wallace, 1861-1941
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored scenic photograph of trees and a stream. The photograph is mounted to cardstock and is igned by the artist, Wallace
Nutting. Undated.
Photograph labeled, "360° View from the Corner of La Brea & Melrose (Where I Live)"
1977
Scope and Contents
Long color photograph rolled into a scroll and bound with tape. Depicts Los Angeles intersection. Signed by the artist, R.G.
Matthews; labeled "360° view from the corner of La Brea and Melrose (where I live)," "For Darryl on the birthday of Doris--7/78.'
Dated 12/77.
Plastic tube containing photographic transparencies
undated
Scope and Contents
Plastic tube containing a transparent scroll depicting photograph negatives. Tube also contains a small piece of cardstock
folded into a triangle with "departure" printed on each side. Cap of plastic tube is labeled "Khata[illegible]". Undated.
Photograph portfolio labeled, "The Series of Studies: First Part--Hands & Arms"
Undated
Scope and Contents
31 photography plates featuring images of nude hands and arms. Encased within hardcover binding with fabric tie. Spine is
labeled, but the text has worn away. Otherwise unlabeled and undated. Photographer is unknow.
Vintage postcard collection
1913-1938
Scope and Contents
Collection of vintage postcards depicting landscapes and people. 16 black and white postcards, 1 hand-colored. Two small photographs.
Some have correspondence on the back of card. Bulk is undated, dated postcards range from 1913 and 1938.
E.S. Curtis photographs
1907-1908
Creator: Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952
Scope and Contents
Five black and white photographs of Indigenous peoples and landscapes. Titles include "Maricopa Water Girl", "Havasupai Cliff
Dwelling", "Running Fisher--Atsina", "Gathering Arrow-Brush--Maricopa", "Tathamiche--Walapai"
Photograph titled, "A Christmas Plum Pudding"
undated
Creator: Clarkson, Emilie V., 1863-1946
Scope and Contents
Black and white photograph of a young girl holding a dessert.
Photograph titled, "Miss Annie Clarke as Lady Gay Spanker"
undated
Creator: Notman, William
Scope and Contents
Black and white photograph of a woman in a topchat holding a whip.
Sabato Fiorello Postcards
1982
Creator: Fiorello, Sabato
Scope and Contents
Collection of three black and white postcards from a series titled, "Sabato Fiorello: Confessions of an Artist". The postcards
depict Artist Sabato Fiorello dressed up in various costumes of literary and cultural archetypes. Photographer is Joe Messinger.
All addressed to Darryl Curran.
Exhibition announcement for Barbara Sonneborn
undated
Creator: San Francisco Art Institute
Scope and Contents
Exhibition announcement for Barbara Sonneborn featuring an abstract color photograph. Exhibition hosted at San Francisco Art
Institute. Dates listed as June 16-July 8; no year indicated.
Exhibition announcement for "Hatpins: Points of Feminism in the Age of Elegance"
1998
Creator: California State University, Fullerton. University Library
Scope and Contents
Exhibition announcement. Exhibit held in honor of Lillian Baker at Cal State Fullerton in 1998; curated by Veronca T. Chiang.
Announcement features photograph of Baker and explanation of her historical significance.
Exhibition announcement for, "Pas De Trois: Philip Orlando & Guest Artists Edie Ellis & Lynne Westmore"
Creator: Orlando Gallery
Scope and Contents
Three exhibition announcements featuring photographs of the artists by Ed Grobe. Undated.
Exhibition announcement for, "Kosmopolitēs"
Creator: California State University, Los Angeles
Scope and Contents
Exhibition announcement for Patrick Nagatani, held at the Exploratorium at CSU Los Angeles. Includes large color photograph
of a woman removing a mask. Dated October 30-November 21; no year indicated
Prints titled, "Turtle Tests"
1971
Scope and Contents
Six sheets containing test prints of turtles. Signed RWF, dated 1971. Stored in archival paper and plastic sleeve.
Offset lithography print by Robert Heinecken
undated
Creator: Heinecken , Robert, 1931-2006
Scope and Contents
Folded sheet containing two images produced with offset lithography. Labelled "HEINECKEN REPRINT, 'GRAPHIC/PHOTOGRAPHIC' Cal
St. Fullerton" in pencil. Undated. Stored in a plastic envelope with other material.
Lucien Clergue photograph of nude woman
undated
Creator: Clergue , Lucien
Scope and Contents
Photographic print depicting a nude woman in waves. Untitled, undated. Labelled "AGEP Marseille - Ref. LC. 1F"
