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Baird, Joseph A., Jr. Collection

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Collection Number: D-231

Research files covering 19th and 20th century painting, drawing, graphic art, sculpture, and architecture in California and Mexico, including exhibition catalogs, photographs, clippings, and research indexes of Californian artists; flyers and exhibition catalogs from public and private museums and art galleries around the world, including material describing the holdings of these places as well as of foundations and private collections. Professor of Art, University of California, Davis (1953-1985). Curator and art consultant to the California Historical Society (1962-1963; 1967-1970), owner of the North Point Gallery in San Francisco.

Finding Aid

Finding Aid on the Online Archive of California

Inclusive Dates

1800-1993.

Extent

46 linear feet in 45 archives boxes and 2 folio boxes.

Subject

Art and Architecture

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