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http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8j109gt No online items Guide to the Bernice Bing papers M2651 Gurudarshan Khalsa Department of Special Collections and University Archives 2021 Green Library 557 Escondido Mall Stanford 94305-6064 [email protected] URL: http://library.stanford.edu/spc Guide to the Bernice Bing papers M2651 1 M2651 Language of Material: English Contributing Institution: Department of Special Collections and University Archives Title: Bernice Bing papers Creator: Bing, Bernice, 1936-1998 source: Bernice Bing Estate Identifier/Call Number: M2651 Physical Description: 11 Linear Feet(12 manuscript boxes, 1 half manuscript box, 10 flat boxes, 3 map folders) Physical Description: 11.06 gigabyte(s)Disk images for reformatted optical media: 3 DVD-Rs, 5 CD-Rs. Date (inclusive): 1957-2019 Abstract: The Bernice Bing papers document the life and work of the Asian American lesbian artist Bernice Bing. Scope and Contents The Bernice Bing papers document the life and work of the San Franciscan Abstract Expressionist Asian American artist. The materials include journals, sketchbooks, arwork (acrylic, watercolor and oil paintings on paper, board, metal, and canvas) Chinese calligraphy on paper, prints (etchings and lithographs), correspondence, diplomas and certificates, photographs, negatives, slides, exhibition posters, newspaper clippings, art supplies (paintbrushes and pencils), ephemera, and other materials. Biographical / Historical Bernice Bing was born on April 10, 1936 in San Francisco, California. When she was six years old her mother died and her and her sister were mostly raised in foster homes and by their grandmother. Bing also lived in the Ming Quong Home. She was encouraged by her grandmother to explore her interest in art. Bing graduated from Oakland Technical High School in 1955 and briefly attended the California College of Arts and Crafts before graduating from the San Francisco Art Institute with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and a Masters of Fine Art (MFA). Bing became involved in the Beat Era art-scene of the San Francisco Bay Area and began painting Abstract Expressionism. In 1963 she became the caretaker of the Mayacamas Vineyard in Napa county. While there she finished a series of paintings. In 1967 she was selected for one of the 12 slots for the first residence program at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur. Bing worked in the Neighborhood Arts Program in San Francisco, was involved in the San Francisco Arts Festival, and was the Director of the South of Market Cultural Center. She Attended the Zhejiang Academy/China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, China, where she studied traditional Chinese calligraphy and ink painting. In 1989 Bing joined the Asian American Women Artists Association. Bernice Bing died at her home in San Francisco on August 18, 1998. Bernice Bing received many awards for her art and for her community work. Conditions Governing Access Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Audiovisual & born-digital materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy. Conditions Governing Use While Special Collections is the owner of the physical items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns. Preferred Citation [identification of item], Bernice Bing papers (M2651). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, California. Subjects and Indexing Terms Chinese American women. Art, American -- California. Art, American Art Exhibits Asian American art -- 20th century. Asian Americans -- California. Lesbians. Guide to the Bernice Bing papers M2651 2 M2651 Bernice Bing Estate Box 1, Folder 1 "A visual experiences 63" sketchbook Box 1, Folder 2 Sketchbook 1984-1988 Box 1, Folder 3 "Bingo 1992" sketchbook Box 1, Folder 4 Sketchbook Box 1, Folder 5 Sketchbook Box 2, Folder 1 Sketchbook Box 2, Folder 2 Sketchbook Box 2, Folder 3 Artwork Box 2, Folder 4 Artwork Box 2, Folder 5 "Esalen 1967" sketchbook cover Box 2, Folder 6 "Esalen" notebook 1966-1978 Box 2, Folder 7 On meditation by Edward W. Maupin, Esalen Paper #5 Box 2, Folder 8 "Thoughts" journal 1981-1986 Box 3, Folder 1 "Thoughts, dreams, things" journal 1981-1988 Box 3, Folder 2 "Thoughts, feelings, dreams, possibilities always" journal 1989-1997 Box 3, Folder 3 "Dreams" journal 1995-1996 Box 3, Folder 4 Journal of tarot, I-Ching, numerology and other readings 1989-1997 Box 3, Folder 5 Miscellaneous: photographs, I-Ching, numerology, loan agreements, and exhibition flyers 1993-1997 Box 3, Folder 6 Magic calendar and heart sutra 1992 Box 3, Folder 7 Year of the Dog Box 3, Folder 8 Year of the Dog horoscope Box 3, Folder 9 Year of the Pig blank greeting cards Box 4, Folder 1 Meditation information: Tai-Chi, Feng Shui, etc. 1987-1995 Box 4, Folder 2 Notes on Buddhism and other topics 1985-1998 Box 4, Folder 3 "Notes on research and ideas - herbs: infor." journal 1981-1996 Box 4, Folder 4 Journal of San Francisco experiences 1967-1980 Box 4, Folder 5 Journal and sketchbook 1970-1980 Box 4, Folder 6 Journal and sketchbook from trip to Wyoming 1978-1979 Box 4, Folder 7 Haungzhou journal 1984-1985 Box 4, Folder 8 Haungzhou trip itinerary and note Box 5, Folder 1 Journal 1986-1989 Box 5, Folder 2 Poems 1961-1996 Scope and Contents Includes correspondence, newspaper clippings and photographs. Box 5, Folder 3 Chinese character study book 1984 Box 5, Folder 4 Shadows of Mount Huang: Chinese painting and printing of the Anhui School 1981 Box 5, Folder 5 Painting class notebook Box 5, Folder 6 Address books Box 6, Folder 1 Mailing list 1990 Box 6, Folder 2 Correspondence 1989-1994 Box 6, Folder 3 Correspondence 1990-1999 Scope and Contents Includes correspondence of the Bernice Bing Estate executor, Alexa Young. Box 6, Folder 4 Correspondence regarding Joan Brown's paintings 1973-1988 Box 6, Folder 5 Susan Degrand correspondence Box 6, Folder 6 Joyce Rezendes correspondence 1989-1995 Box 6, Folder 7 Taxes 1987-1994 Box 6, Folder 8 Ideal in Art - California State Board of Equalization 1979-1986 Box 6, Folder 9 Health information 1974-1983 Box 6, Folder 10 Neptune Society 1993 Guide to the Bernice Bing papers M2651 3 M2651 Box 6, Folder 11 Art suppliers and vehicle maintenance logbook 1975-1981 Box 6, Folder 12 Receipts 1982-1983 Box 6, Folder 13 Insurance claim - South of Market Cultural Center 1989-1995 Box 6, Folder 14 Current file 1997-1998 Box 6, Folder 15 Assignments 1997-1998 Box 6, Folder 16 Workshops and other information 1993 Box 6, Folder 17 Sophia Group certificate 1996 Box 6, Folder 18 Diplomas and certificates 1955-1971, 1996 Box 6, Folder 19 Brush Dance greeting cards 1992-1993 Box 6, Folder 20 Newspaper clippings 1997-1998 Box 6, Folder 21 Articles with art references 1996 Box 6, Folder 22 Alexa Young - correspondence, exhibitions and photographs 1992-2019 Box 7, Folder 1 Bing memorial, correspondence and other materials 1998-2019 Box 7, Folder 2 Correspondence, list of artwork and exhibition flyers 1985-2020 Box 7, Folder 3 Exhibition announcements and clippings 1963-1998 Box 7, Folder 4 Exhibition flyers 1991-1993 Box 7, Folder 5 Exhibition flyers and catalogs 1999-2019 Box 7, Folder 6 San Francisco Arts Commission: Neighborhood Arts Program 1975-1979 Box 7, Folder 7 San Francisco Arts Commission: Bicentennial Landscape Exhibition 1976 Box 7, Folder 8 Noriega Street Gallery press releases 1982-1983 Box 7, Folder 9 Asian Heritage Council exhibition 1989-1990 Box 7, Folder 10 Asian Heritage Art Award 1990 Box 8, Folder 1 Women on the Silk Road and other exhibitions 1989-1998 Box 8, Folder 2 Women on the Silk Road exhibition 1997-1998 Box 8, Folder 3 Completing the Circle exhibition, Triton Museum of Art 1992-1993 Box 8, Folder 4 Completing the Circle exhibition photo album Box 8, Folder 5 Triton art show - photos and negatives Box 8, Folder 6 With New Eyes exhibition, San Francisco State University and other exhibitions 1994-1995 Box 8, Folder 7 With New Eyes: Toward an Asian American art history in the West exhibition 1995 Box 8, Folder 8 Women's Caucus for Art 1994-1996 Box 8, Folder 9 Exhibitions - AAWA 1994 Box 8, Folder 10 Bernice Bing memorial and correspondence 1998-2012 Box 8, Folder 11 Bernice Bing memorial photographs 1998 Box 8, Folder 12 They hold up half the sky exhibition 1998-1999 Box 8, Folder 13 "The insallers, 1999" binder of photocopied photographs for a Bernice Bing exhibition Box 9, Folder 1 Sonoma Valley Museum of Art exhibition 2019 Box 9, Folder 2 Sonoma Valley Museum of Art and artwork Box 9, Folder 3 "Friends" photo album Box 9, Folder 4 "Birthdays, gatherings, friends, 1990s" photo album Box 9, Folder 5 Photo album 1991 Box 9, Folder 6 Hawaii photos Box 9, Folder 7 Artist friends from NYC: Joan Brown, Manuel Neri, Jay Defoe, Joyce Rezendes Box 9, Folder 8 Mexico photographs Box 9, Folder 9 Yosemite and women's music festival photos Box 9, Folder 10 Lolita Bing and Joyce Rezendes photographs 1994-1996 Box 9, Folder 11 Three photographs and one biography sheet of Bernice Bing Box 9, Folder 12 "AJ's party, Stripp family, friends, miscellaneous photos" Box 10, Folder 1 Vancouver Island and the Southwest photos Box 10, Folder 2 Photographs 1997 Box 10, Folder 3 Photographs Box 10, Folder 4 Photographs Box 10, Folder 5 Art and spirituality - photographs and negatives Box 10, Folder 6 Photographs and negatives Box 10, Folder 7 Photographs and negatives Box 10, Folder 8 Photographs and negatives Box 10, Folder 9 Photographs and negatives Guide to the Bernice Bing papers M2651 4 M2651 Box 10, Folder 10 Photographs and negatives Box 10, Folder 11 Photographs and negatives Box 10, Folder 12 Photographs and negatives Box 10, Folder 13 Trip to San Francisco negatives Box 10, Folder 14 Somar.