John Takehara Papers, 1970s-2000s
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Slide carousels (China 1982 and 1983, New York, Home), VHS tapes, personal journals
- Slide carousels (museums and galleries, University gallery, the West, Washington and New York), VHS tapes
- Slide carousels (University of Utah, Huntington Garden, Paris and London and Amsterdam, Design projects, Japan 1970), VHS tapes
- Papers, correspondence, handwritten notes, portfolio, slide carousel of Japan, plaque
- Slides, negatives, photographs
- Slides from Japan, plaque, art
- Slides
- Slides
- Six Films
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Takehara, John, 1929-2009
- Title
- John Takehara Papers
- Dates
- 1970s-2000s (inclusive)19702000
- Quantity
- 7.5 linear feet, (8 boxes, 5 films)
- Collection Number
- MSS 275
- Summary
- John Takehara was an influential artist and advocate of the artistic community and arts educatio. Takehara advanced the knowledge of contemporary ceramics through his teaching, workshops, exhibitions and publications. The collection includes John Takehara's personal writings, journals, correspondence, photographs, films, VHS tapes and exhibit materials.
- Repository
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Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
John Takehara was an influential artist and advocate of the artistic community and arts education. Takehara advanced the knowledge of contemporary ceramics through his teaching, workshops, exhibitions and publications. He was a masterful ceramist whose dedication and commitment was widely respected. He was born in Korea and received an education degree from Walla Walla College and a master of arts degree from Los Angeles State College (now UCLA). Takehara was offered a position at Montana State University and then a teaching position at Boise State University in 1968. His ceramics are on long-term display at the Boise Art Museum, called the John Takehara Gallery.
Content Description
The collection includes John Takehara's personal writings, journals, correspondence, photographs, films, VHS tapes and exhibit materials.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
[Item description], John Takehara Papers, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Slide carousels (China 1982 and 1983, New York, Home), VHS tapes, personal journalsContainer: Box 1
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Description: Slide carousels (museums and galleries, University gallery, the West, Washington and New York), VHS tapesContainer: Box 2
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Description: Slide carousels (University of Utah, Huntington Garden, Paris and London and Amsterdam, Design projects, Japan 1970), VHS tapesContainer: Box 3
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Description: Papers, correspondence, handwritten notes, portfolio, slide carousel of Japan, plaqueContainer: Box 4
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Description: Slides, negatives, photographsContainer: Box 5
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Description: Slides from Japan, plaque, artContainer: Box 6
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Description: SlidesContainer: Box 7
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Description: SlidesContainer: Box 8
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Description: Six FilmsContainer: Box 9
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Art--Study and teaching
- Arts
- Korean Americans
Corporate Names
- Boise Art Museum
- Boise State University
Geographical Names
- Boise (Idaho)
Form or Genre Terms
- Ceramics
- Diaries
- Photographs
