Collection Information
Size: 5.1 Linear feet
Summary: The papers of painter, educator, and curator Jan Wurm measure 5.1 linear feet and date from 1966 to 2025. The collection provides a range of documentation of Wurm's career, highlighting her many exhibitions and instructional courses in the Berkeley, California area. Also found are thirty self-published books of Wurm's artwork, fifteen sketchbooks, and several photographs. There is a 2.4 linear foot unprocessed addition to this collection donated in 2025 that includes 13 sketchbooks; printed material including catalogs, announcements and self-published books; personal and professional letters; photographs of Wurm and others at events; gallery and exhibition files. Materials date from circa 1987-2025.