Hilary Price
Scope and Contents
The papers of artist Michele Zackheim measure 3.1 linear feet and date from 1976 to 2017, bulk 1980-2000. The collection documents her career in the visual arts through correspondence, interviews, writings, project files, teaching files, printed material, and photographic material.
Correspondence includes communication with museums, galleries, and publishers relating to Zackheim's projects. The interview is a radio broadcast on one sound cassette. Writings include an illustrated botany manuscript and learning portfolios. Project files relate to Zackheim's major works including Tent of Meeting and The Café Series, and are comprised of notes, correspondence, photographic material, video recordings, and a sound recording. Teaching files include notes, slides, and articles that Zackheim used for courses she taught at the College of Santa Fe. Printed material includes exhibition cards and announcements, clippings, journals, and a poster. Photographic material includes artwork, installation process, and portraits of the artist.
There is a 0.8 linear foot unprocessed addition to this collection donated in 2023 that includes files regarding The Tent of Meeting project and exhibition containing correspondence; photographs, slides and negatives of Zackheim, artwork, places and others; publications; printed material; agreements and CDs. Materials date from circa 1979-2917.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Michele Zackheim donated her papers to the Archives in 2014 and 2023.
Processing Information
The collection was processed and a finding aid prepared by Hilary Price in 2015.