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Florence Millner Arnold papers, circa 1920-1994

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Series 1: Biographical Material, circa 1920-1994
.1 Linear feet
Box 1

Biographical material includes Arnold's resume and various interviews with Arnold including a video interview with Lyn Gamwell, the Fullerton College Gallery Director, and with Helen Chen for the Fullerton College Oral History Program. Also included is Arnold's obituary, a publication of Who's Who of American Women, birthday materials, and certificates and awards from Arnold's career.
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Resume, circa 1973
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"An Interview with Florence Arnold, Southern California Artist", Conducted by Anne Riley, circa 1974
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"Interview with Lyn Gamwell, Fullerton College Gallery Director", circa 1975
1 Videoreels (1/2 inch)
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"The Life Story of Florence Arnold", Interview by Helen Chen, 1983, Jan. 18
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"A Monograph of Florence Arnold" by D. M. Hackbarth and Dona Berkhimer, 1970, Jan. 14
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Interview, Transcript, circa 1973
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Obituary, circa 1994
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Buena Park School District, Diploma of Graduation, 1966, June 16
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Who's Who of American Women, circa 1977-1978
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9
Guestbook, 75th Birthday, circa 1975
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10
80th Birthday, circa 1980
1 Sound cassette
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11
Certificates and Awards, circa 1962-1988
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12
Mailing Lists, circa 1920-1990
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13
Miscellaneous , circa 1966
1
14
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Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1920-1989
.1 Linear feet
Box 1

Correspondence is between Arnold and the Archives of American Art, others, and includes postcards and letters regarding her travel.
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Correspondence (1920s), circa 1920-1029
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Correspondence (1930s), circa 1932
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Correspondence (1950s), circa 1954-1959
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Correspondence (1960s), circa 1960-1969
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Correspondence (1970s), circa 1970-1979
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19-20
Correspondence (1980s), circa 1980-1986
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21
Archives of American Art, circa 1974-1981
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22
World Travel, Letters and Postcards, circa 1920-1989
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23
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Series 3: Writings, circa 1930-1985
.1 Linear feet
Box 1

Writings include essays by others about Arnold, reviews of her artwork, and lesson plans for her 7th and 8th grade classes.
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By Arnold
Buena Park Elementary School, Lesson Plans for Class, circa 1930-1980
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24
By Others
Artwork Review, circa1930-1980
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25
Bicentennial Sculpture Dedication, 1978, Nov. 19
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Essay on Arnold, By Donald Cannon, 1980, May 3
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"Florence Arnold" by Fidel Danieli for Artweek, 1975, Sept. 14
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"Long Beach Art Museum, Florence Arnold Exhibit" by Walt Klemm, circa 1930-1980
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Review of Paintings by Don Lagerberg, circa 1971
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School of the Arts, California State University, Commencement Speech, 1977, May 28
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Quotes on Arnold and Her Work, circa 1930-1980
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Miscellaneous Writings by Others, circa 1975-1985
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33
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Series 4: Personal Business Records, circa 1920-1987
.4 Linear feet
Box 1

Personal business records include materials relating to the "Night in Fullerton" program, a night of performance and visual arts at local museums in Fullerton, California, records regarding Arnold's silk screen prints, artwork inventories, and exhibition entry cards.
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Public Service
Bicentennial Committee Executive Board Members, List, 1974, Apr. 16
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34
City Council of the City of Fullerton, Resolution Number 4949, circa 1969
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Cultural and Fine Arts Commission, Board Members, circa 1968-1980
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Girl Scout Council of Orange County, PAVE-4 Event (1970), circa 1970
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"Night in Fullerton" Program, circa 1965-1987
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38-39
Art Career
Florence Arnold Retrospective, Meeting Minutes, circa 1973-1985
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40
Honor Arts Committee Show (1983), circa 1983-1985
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41
Long Beach Museum of Art, Exhibition Blueprints, circa 1961
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Los Angeles County Museum, Gift From Arnold, circa 1959
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Newport Arts Commission Exhibition at Robinsons (1978), 1978, May 17
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Silk Screen Prints, Records, circa 1970-1977
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Artwork Inventories , circa 1920-1980
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Bills and Receipts for Artwork Sales, circa 1971-1985
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Exhibition Entry Cards, circa 1954-1962
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Miscellaneous Business Records, circa 1975-1981
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49
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Series 5: Printed Material, circa 1920-1980
1.3 Linear feet
Box 1-2

Printed materials include exhibition announcements and catalogs, lists of public and private collections of Arnold's works, various news clippings and publications, and materials regarding "Louise Hutton's Distinguished Delegation".
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Exhibition Announcements, circa 1954-1980
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Exhibition Catalogs, circa 1954-1980
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Exhibition Catalogs, circa 1954-1980
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1-6
"Louise Hutton's Distinguished Delegation", Event Materials, circa 1971
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7
Public and Private Collections of Florence Arnold's Artwork, List, circa 1970-1980
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Trip to Europe, Itinerary, circa 1960
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9
Event Programs, circa 1925-1980
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10
News Clippings, circa 1923-1980
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11-17
Newsletters, circa 1959-1979
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18
Press Releases, circa 1962-1969
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19-20
Quarterlies, circa 1972-1979
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21-23
Miscellaneous Publications, circa 1975-1979
2
24-26
Miscellaneous Printed Material, circa 1920-1980
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27-28
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Series 6: Photographic Material, circa 1923-1989
.3 Linear feet
Box 3

Photographs are of Arnold, her family and friends, and her artwork.
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Photographs of Florence and Archie , circa 1948-1980
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1
Periodical Advertisement Mock-up, Photograph, circa 1974
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2
Public Relations, Photographs, circa 1961-1973
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3
Show in Rome (1962), Photographs, circa 1962
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4
Personal Photographs, circa 1923-1989
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Photographs of Artwork, circa 1969-1972
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Photographs of Artwork, Negatives, circa 1969-1972
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9
Photographs of Artwork, Slides, circa 1965-1976
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10-11
Miscellaneous Photographs, circa 1966-1973
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12
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Series 7: Artwork, circa 1947-1970
.1 Linear feet
Box 3

Artwork includes two folders of loose sketches and two sketchbooks.
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Sketches, circa 1947-1970
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13
Sketchbooks, circa 1947-1970
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14

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