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Exhibitions > Past Exhibitions Introduction Past Exhibitions at the Library - 2005 |
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See also: Upcoming Exhibitions Office of Exhibitions
Kai’s Journey to Gold Mountain: An Angel Island Story
– Original watercolors and background material for this book from local illustrator Gabhor Utomo will be on display.
Striving for Justice: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. The California Courts of Appeal, 1905 – 2005
- A panel exhibit describing the history and explaining the functions of the California Court of Appeal, including landmark cases
important to all Californians, significant jurists and Court of Appeal locations throughout the State. 
“Picture This: Family Photographs of Everyday San Francisco” - From the Shades of San Francisco Photo Collecting Project
– Featuring images from the Shades of San Francisco Photo Collecting Project that show off San Franciscans at work and play, from the late 1800s to the present day.
Whether celebrating unique ethnic rituals or specific neighborhood events, these photographs speak to a joyous commonality of what people treasure and hold dear.
The exhibition is filled with photographs shared with the Library by community members from the Western Addition, the Mission, Ocean View/Merced/Ingleside and Sunset neighborhoods. 
Detail from catalog cover
Disbound and Dispersed: The Leaf Book Considered
– Disbound and Dispersed: The Leaf Book Considered is the first exhibition to examine the history of the leaf book. A late nineteenth-century development,
a leaf book contains an original leaf from a significant printed book or manuscript that has been complemented with an essay or other explanatory material
and rebound in a fine press publication. While this practice more widely distributes portions of the original, coveted book, it comes at the price of either
destroying or dispersing an intact or partially fragmented publication. This landmark exhibition includes approximately 60 leaf books with manuscript
and printed leaves ranging from the twelfth through twentieth centuries. The items are drawn from three private collections and the collections of
Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, Brigham Young University, Harvard University, Indiana University, and R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company.
At the San Francisco Public Library, the exhibition will be supplemented by related materials in the Library’s Book Arts & Special Collections Center.
The exhibition is organized by the Caxton Club of Chicago, a society of book collectors founded in 1895 and named after the first English printer, William Caxton. 
The Wallace Stegner Environmental Center of the San Francisco Public Library and EarthTeam Present: Visuals and Voices
- Visuals and Voices is a traveling Eco-Art, Photography, and Poetry Show for and by Bay Area middle and high school students. The traveling show celebrates the student artists of the Bay Area,
communicates their love for the natural world and their desire to ensure its protection through responsible environmental stewardship. The show includes submissions from more than twenty different
schools in five different Bay Area Counties including, Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco Counties.
Autumn in Yosemite
- An exhibition of photographs by Dennis L. Maness.
Love Shouldn’t Have to Hurt – High School student artists designed posters to raise awareness of domestic/dating violence as part of the Youth Advisory Council's 5th Annual Love Shouldn't Have to Hurt: Domestic/Dating violence Awareness Poster Contest.
The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a youth program of Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach. The mission of YAC is to spread awareness of domestic/dating violence and sexual harassment through workshops and media related activities like the poster contest.
Manggad: Treasures and Riches of Samar Province, Philippines
– An exhibition of photographs and artifacts by Lily Anne Perez, a native of Catbalogan, Samar.
Illustration and Bande Dessinee: Comix French Style
– French artists Olivier Balez (Wahid) and Emile Bravo (the Jules adventure series) exhibit original art from their books for young people. Also on display are the winners of the comix competition sponsored by the Cultural Service of the Consulate General of France in San Francisco. 
Out at the Library: Celebrating the James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center – From boots worn by cross-dressing Civil War surgeon Dr. Mary Walker
to classic LGBT pulp paperbacks to assassinated City Supervisor Harvey Milk’s 1978 appointment book, the objects and stories in Out at the Library offer compelling views
of both remarkable and ordinary lives, attributes of character, heroic actions, explosions of genius, cautionary tales and private worlds. The exhibition and accompanying
illustrated catalogue celebrate the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Hormel Center by telling the story of how the center came into existence, illustrating the center’s
rich exhibition and program history and highlighting its collection by offering a rare look into what an archives is and how it ensures the legacy of the gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender communities.
“…And They Were Fruitful” a dedication to the African Diaspora – Figurative wood sculptures by Nena St. Louis. Part of AfroSolo Arts Festival 12.
Reversing/Revisited – Altered Book Art by L. S. Watson – This show features new artwork utilizing pages from the same damaged book the artist used in the original “Reversing Vandalism” exhibit. 
* Don Quijote de la Mancha–El Caballero de la Triste Figura-IV Centenario/Don Quixote de la Mancha–Knight of the Ill-Favoured Face-IV Centenary
– A bilingual exhibition in celebration of the 400th anniversary of Miguel Cervantes’ Spanish masterpiece, that displays artifacts such as excerpts from various editions, illustrations, a bibliography, commentaries and other related items.
Lively…Scary…Lyrical…Fun…Authors/Illustrators Create Stories for Children – Featuring the artwork of Julie Downing, Anna Grossnickle Hines, Ashley Wolff, Yuyi Morales and Dwight Been.
The September Project: Our Freedoms and Rights – A display of reproductions of the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and a series of excerpts from federal, state and local privacy laws as they relate to library patrons,
as well as front page issues from newspapers relating to September 11, 2001. The September Project is a grassroots effort to encourage public events on freedom, democracy and citizenship in libraries on or around September 11. For more information, please visit: http://www.theseptemberproject.org
From City to Landscape: Paintings by Igor Kolombatovic – An exhibition of his artwork.
*Don’t Drink and Drive! – An exhibit of 15 pieces of artwork, created by children and young adults on the emotional and financial risks of driving under the influence of alcohol;
artwork is part of the Asian Women’s Resources Center and the San Francisco Department of Public Health’s DUI prevention and awareness art contest. 
Photograph of Eric Hoffer by George Knight, 1964. Courtesy Book Arts & Special Collections, San Francisco Public Library.
*The True Believer: Reflections on Eric Hoffer – Selections from the Eric Hoffer Collection, including manuscripts and notebooks.
San Francisco Soul/Taste the Excitement – An exhibition featuring San Francisco’s 40 African American restaurants and the people that make them work.
Dan Sweeney: His World on Paper – Illustrator Dan Sweeney began his career drawing for newspapers and producing work for magazines and fine press editions. Pieces
created during his travels exposed American readers to the world’s cultural diversity. This exhibition features the San Francisco History Center’s collection of original Sweeney illustrations,
as well as published examples. 
Solidarity, by Richard Grune (1903-1983), lithograph, 1947.
*Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933-1945 – Through reproductions of some 250 historic photographs and documents, this exhibition examines
the rationale, means and impact of the Nazi regime's attempt to eradicate homosexuality, that left thousands dead and shattered the lives of many more. Nazi Persecution
of Homosexuals 1933-1945 is organized and circulated by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Also on display will be rare materials from San Francisco collector
Gerard Koskovich that document the work of German gay rights pioneer Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld (1868-1935) and the destruction of his institute and library by the Nazis.
The Hetch Hetchy Water System: Past, Present and Future – This exhibition of historic and contemporary photographs, documents and artifacts illustrates
the early 20th century genesis of San Francisco’s famous 167-mile water and hydropower system, the unfailing service to today’s 2.4 million Bay Area consumers, and tomorrow’s
challenges, directions and opportunities.
Favorite Characters from Children's Literature – This exhibition features ceramic figures by Oakland artist Helen Canin.
Our Rights as Human Beings – 1949 photo exhibition explaining the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights.
Why We Celebrate: A Visual Arts Exploration of Black LGBT Achievements – An exhibition of photographs, news clips, awards and crowns received by Black lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender Bay Area awardees of The Marlon Riggs Achievement Awards; The Reggie Williams Achievement Awards; The Sylvester Music heritage Awards and the celebrants of Black LGBT events and festivals
in Oakland and San Francisco – part conversation, part historical fact and part of everyday living. It is part of storytelling, in the African griot tradition.
The Signing of the United Nations Charter in San Francisco, 1945 – In 1945, representatives of over 50 countries met in San Francisco to establish an international organization dedicated to
preserving peace and to reaffirm faith in human rights. The result was the United Nations Charter, the laws that govern the United Nations. This exhibition, using rarely seen photographs, artifacts and documents
from the collection of the San Francisco History Center, provides a view of how the United Nations Charter was created, the experience of the signers and the effect all this had on San Francisco.
[LETTERPRESS] JOB @ 20: A 20-Year Retrospective of Work from Zida Borcich Letterpress & Studio Z Mendocino– An exhibition to celebrate the centuries-old craft of
letterpress, with examples of broadsides, stationery, graphic design, packaging, logos and identities, invitations, business cards and announcements.
Enchanting Taiwan - An exhibit of color photographs that explore the natural beauty and cultural splendor of Taiwan, while bringing you closer to Taiwan
and presenting a fresh perspective on this enchanting land.
Growing Up Asian in America: Discovery and Achieving Balance – This exhibition is in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of Growing Up Asian in America.
It features art and essay excerpts from past winners, along with current biographical “where are they now” information and commentary from a recent interview conducted with the winners. 
Image from: Il Était une Fois, [Paris, 1951]
*Sleeping Beauties: Fairy Tales Selected from the Schmulowitz Collection of Wit and Humor – From the Paris salons of the late 17th century to colorfully illustrated modern retellings,
the fairy tale has evolved from sophisticated tales for the literary elite, to moral instruction for children, to pure pleasure for both children and adults. The French storytellers were first to coin the
expression “contes de fées,” or “tales of the fairies.” The stories on display reflect national traditions steeped in tales of the fairies, with stories from France, Germany, England, Ireland, the Slavic countries
and North America, to tales of The Arabian Nights, to Japanese and Chinese fairy tales. The 19th century fantasy, Alice in Wonderland, considered the first fairy tale with no moral purpose, and fairy tales
illustrated by Arthur Rackham will also be featured in the exhibition. 
*Stories of the City: Sixth Street Photography Workshop – Using photographic portraits and personal narratives, this exhibition documents the community living
in and around several single room occupancy (SRO) hotels in San Francisco. Drawn from the Workshop’s archives, and including oral histories, the materials provide an historical look at
some of San Francisco’s most disenfranchised residents, from 1992 until today. This exhibition is held in two sites. 
*Eyes of New California – A photography journal of the life of New Californians
seen through the eyes of young photographers from immigrant and refugee families, mentored by award-winning
social documentary photographer Rick Rocamora and sponsored by California Council for Humanities and New California Media.
Dreams, Discoveries and Daring Women – Featuring facsimiles of original manuscripts and illustrations from the works of Pamela Muñoz Ryan.
El Dia de los Niños, El Dia de los Libros - Original artwork by local illustrator Carl Angel.
For the Kids: 16 Years of the Workers’ Children’s Fund – A colorful display of San Francisco Public Library
co-ed softball team T-shirts which chronicles library staff’s 16-year commitment to the Workers’ Children’s Fund
Benefit Softball Tournament. Information about the fund and other articles are included.
*Mary A. Rappazzo Paintings – Bright, colorful artwork illuminates universal themes created in a figurative style.
*Returning Home: The Peace Corps and Africa – An exhibition of photos, artifacts, posters,
textiles and text that explores the multifaceted experiences of African American Peace Corps volunteers in Africa and with
the African Diaspora throughout the world, along with illustrating the history and work of the Peace Corps.
*Odyssey in Paint: From Stereotypes to Archetypes – An exhibition of artwork by local artist “Diallo” John H. Jones.
Earth Images: River of Words International Contest Winners – An exhibition of children's art and poetry from around the world.
*The 50th Annual Potrero Hill Artists Exhibition
We Were...We Are! – An exhibition of original art work from childhood and the present by The Feather Boa Illustrators, a group of local illustrators and writers of children's books. Featuring work by Julie Downing, Ashley Wolff,
Yuyi Morales, Anna Hines, Susan Guevara, Dwight Been, Martha Weston and Mira Reisberg.  Hazel Bryan screams at Elizabeth Eckford, one of the “Little Rock Nine” outside Central High School, Little Rock, AR 1957.
Choosing to Participate: Facing History and Ourselves– Choosing to Participate, a national initiative of the educational non-profit Facing History and Ourselves, celebrates the power of individuals to make a positive difference in their community, nation and world.
The centerpiece of Choosing to Participate is an interactive multi-media exhibition highlighting three compelling stories in our nation’s recent history. Little Things are Big tells of a decision made on a late night subway ride in New York City in the 1950s. Crisis in Little Rock, Arkansas,
describes the way people in the community responded to the integration of Central High School in 1957. Not In Our Town examines how citizens in Billings, Montana came together to combat a series of hate crimes in 1993. These stories deepen our understanding of democracy, challenge our thinking
about the consequence of our relationships with both friends and strangers, and spark creative approaches to membership in a democracy. Two local companion exhibitions will be on display: a student art exhibition called pARTicipation: Visions and Voices of Bay Area Students, and
Bay Area Portraits: Everyday Acts of Courage, a photography exhibition honoring local people who make a difference in our communities everyday. For more information, please visit www.facinghistory.org/choosing.
Living on the Edge: Dogon People of the Bandiagara Escarpment – In their daily lives, these Malians dream and work toward self-sufficiency in a hard land. An exhibit of color photos describes the need for clean water sources for this endangered unique society. The land and culture were listed as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989. Photos by J. J. Kopanic.
*The Maltese Falcon at 75 – In the 75 years since its first book publication, Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon has become recognized as a literary classic and,
in its film adaptation, as one of the greatest movies of all time. This exhibit celebrates the role of the novel in our literary tradition and in American culture. It includes
65 items – some of them rare and never before displayed. It traces sources from Hammett’s real life and threads from his early fiction that he drew upon for his third novel; demonstrates how
broadly the novel was disseminated to audiences throughout the world; and illustrates the separate lives Hammett’s characters assumed in the movies, on radio, in newspapers and in advertisements.
This exhibition is a tribute to Hammett’s most famous novel and to the city of San Francisco, which he captured brilliantly and unforgettably.
*Glamorous Moments: Photographs by Two Visual Aid Artists Snapshots from Mrs. Vera’s Daybook – Photography by Michael Johnstone – An ongoing series of color portraits depicting Mrs. Vera,
a composite character personifying many of the eccentric, uproarious and flamboyant people who were lost to the AIDS epidemic.
Celebrating the Life of Mary Ellen Pleasant– An exhibition of artifacts, documents and photographs from the San
Francisco History Center’s Helen Holdredge Collection. Highlights will include Pleasant’s handwritten cookbook and the pillowcases from
her house at Bush and Octavia Streets. 
*Shades of the Mission - An exhibition of photographs donated by residents of the community. More than 100 years of history can be seen in
these images of the changing faces of the Mission.
*African American Inventions – Curator R. J. Reed – Miniature models of inventions by African Americans.
Looking at You – A gallery of paintings in oils and acrylics of curious bright-eyed animals in their environments.
Remembering Ruth – Books, galleys and art materials in memory of local illustrator and author Ruth Heller. |
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