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Nancy Newhall Display Case
Picture: Library Volunteer, David Johns, preparing the display case that will be set up in MoPA Atrium by September, the 20th (official day of Nancy Newhall, A Literacy of Images exhibition opening).
The Dubois Library houses many publications, both books and periodicals, written and/or edited by Nancy Newhall. These include seminal books about photographers such as Ansel Adams, P.H. Emerson, Paul Strand and Edward Weston, whom Newhall brought to greater visibility and recognition as artists.
There are also numerous articles representing her skills as an art critic, writer, curator and promoter of photography as a fine art. These date from the 1930’s, e.g., Magazine of Art, include the critical first issues of Aperture (for which she was a founding member), the 1950’s and continue through the 1960’s, e.g., Modern Photography, up to her untimely death in 1974, e.g., Afterimage.
In addition, the Library has large holdings of the various monographs and publications of the very photographers for whom Newhall advocated.
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Already 3 Years!
The Edmund L. and Nancy K. Dubois Library is celebrating the 3rd anniversary of its official opening this week!
For this occasion the Library would like to thank patrons, volunteers and staff that have made it possible! Thank you for transforming this empty space (left hand side) into the library as we know it today.
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Grant recipient
The Library has been selected as a recipient of the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf and has received a set of 17 books related to museum collections care and management. These books are situated on the Library Programs Resource Shelf and are available for browsing on site.
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Portraits by Loretta Lux
The Dubois Library, the largest photography library in San Diego County, owes part of its success to the generous donations made through its wishlist on amazon.com.One of the month’s most recent gifts is this hardcover book featuring child portraits by German artist Loretta Lux. After a glance through the pages, this stunning-looking collection of images communicates an intriguing expressionless beauty as every child is depicted flawless but without a smile. Leaf through the book again and you will not be able to put it down.
Call the library today to set up an appointment! More than 14,000 other monographs are expecting you!
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Crafts in the Stacks is Back!
Come join us for another great class in the Dubois Library, September 20, 2007 from 6-8:30pm. We will be transforming old books into small boxes, perfect for storing photos, jewelry and other items. All materials will be provided, and the cost is only $30. Please note that the class is limited to 10 participants, so hurry to reserve your spot! The first Crafts in the Stacks was a great success, and I’m sure that this one will be even better!
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Crafts in the Stacks, a success!
The Dubois Library’s first Crafts in the Stacks class was held on June 7th from 6-8:30pm. The class was full with ten brave students eager to learn the wonders of bookmaking from our illustrious instructor, Kara West of Broken Press Studio (she’s the one in the green sweater on the right). Ms. West taught us how to create a Concertina, or Accordion Book, and the results were fantastic!
Each book was unique and artfully created, and judging from the feedback on the class evaluations, everyone had a wonderful time (especially the student who loved the taste of the paste!). Students followed along with Ms. West’s tutorial, while also using a handy handout containing great illustrations. All supplies were provided and students were able to pick which decorative paper and ribbon were used for their book. All of this for the low, low price of $30!
This was the Dubois Library’s first fundraising effort (so glad it was a success!), and we will definitely be planning more in the near future. We are considering a Slide-Lampshade Class, Calligraphy, Build-Your-Own-Camera, and more. If you have any ideas for Crafts in the Stacks classes you’d like to see, let me know…
Thank you again to Ms. West for teaching and leading such a fun class, and to all who participated. The Dubois Library appreciates your support!
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Happy Birthday to Us!
The Edmund L. and Nancy K. Dubois Library celebrated the 2nd anniversary of its official opening on May 23rd at a small staff party in the Museum’s boardroom. MoPA’s Communications Manager, Candice, showed off her amazing Betty Crocker talents and baked the delicious German Chocolate Cake featured in the photo (thank you Candice!). There were songs, laughter, the blowing out of candles, and applause at how far the Library has come. There is much work to be done still, but we are grateful for the support of the staff and enjoyed being able to celebrate this milestone with all of them.
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Crafts in the Stacks
The Dubois Library’s first Crafts in the Stacks class will be held on June 7, 2007, from 6-8:30pm. The class will teach bookmaking basics, and participants will complete a finished book project for showing off photos, drawings, recipes and more. The cost of the class is $30, and all materials will be provided. The class is limited to 10 students, so register soon to guarantee a seat. To register, or for more information, contact the Dubois Library at library@mopa.org or 619-238-7559 x216.
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On Display Now: The Library!
So it’s official…the Library is on display! Our new Library Exhibit Case was installed at the end of February with great fanfare and excitement (well, not so much on the fanfare, but we were all very excited!). The Case is located in the Atrium of the Museum, right underneath the Donor Panels. One of the trio of fabulous interns, Caroline, worked very hard to create a lovely exhibit that highlights each one of the Library’s main collections: Rare books, Serials, General Collection, and Auction Catalogs. She also created Exhibition Guidelines that outline how to display library items, what types of materials to use, ideas for future exhibits, etc. We intend on rotating exhibitions throughout the year, relating to the exhibitions on view in the galleries, as well as focusing on the Library’s collections and services. Thanks must go to our fabulous Director of Exhibitions and Design, Scott, for seeking out the case, painting and getting it ready to go, as well as attaching the holder for the Library’s promotional cards. Already, we’ve had to fill the card holder, so it seems that we are striking the fancy of many of the museum’s visitors. Come and see us on display!
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