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Scrapbooks
CA VAG 010 · Series · 1933-1998
Part of Paul Rand fonds

The series consists of scrapbooks that contain relevant news, exhibition and publication material pertaining to the life and works of Paul Rand.

Paul Rand fonds
Fonds · 1930-1998

The Paul Rand Fonds contains greeting cards created by the artist, original plates/stamps, numerous slides, transparencies, photographs, two scrapbooks, and important biographical documents – including the artist’s official Change of Name certificate. Note that the two scrapbooks contain publications and photographs that have been excluded from the Publications and Photographs series. Most of the material contained within this fonds was accumulated and gifted by Mrs. Paul Rand.

Rand, Paul
Financial summary
CA VAG 006 · Series · 1970-1987
Part of Paul Rand fonds

The series is comprised of Paul Rand’s artwork insurance documents from various companies; consignment documents from ArtCore Consultants Limited; and documents concerning lenders fees for the use of artwork in gallery exhibitions.

Publications
CA VAG 008 · Series · 1952-1987
Part of Paul Rand fonds

The series consists of publication material relating to Paul Rand’s involvement in gallery exhibition catalogues from the Vancouver Art Gallery Bulletin, The Beaver magazine, and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. The series also includes newspapers publications addressing Rand’s work; personal notes relating to exhibition catalogue publications; and an Arts Events Calendar publication. An exhibition publication for the artist Jock Macdonald is also included within the series.

Correspondence
CA VAG 005 · Series · 1964-1983
Part of Paul Rand fonds

The series consists of correspondence between Paul’s wife Helena Rand and gallery curators and directors regarding art exhibitions. The series also includes a letter to Paul Rand from artist Jock Macdonald; invitations from the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria to their exhibitions; and a newspaper photocopy of a related gallery exhibition that was attached to an invitation from the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Slides and transparencies
CA VAG 009 · Series · 1970-1980
Part of Paul Rand fonds

The series consists of slides and transparencies of artworks by Paul Rand. These artworks are located within galleries and the homes of private clients.

Slides
CA VAG 009-3 · File · 1970-1980; n.d.
Part of Paul Rand fonds

Reproductions of Paul Rand paintings, isolated and in situ.

Thank you letters
CA VAG 005-4 · File · 1964 - 1973
Part of Paul Rand fonds

Thank you letters from Helena Rand regarding Paul Rand paintings loaned for exhibition. File also contains some of the original letters from collectors.

Biographical
CA VAG 002 · Series · 1930-1965
Part of Paul Rand fonds

The series is comprised of biographical information relating to Paul Rand.

Series includes textual documents giving an overview of the life of Paul Rand; an extract of his birth certificate; and complete documentation of his change of name. Also included within the series is a damaged file including biographical information as well as artist related information.

Photographs
CA VAG 007 · Series · 1942-1960
Part of Paul Rand fonds

The series consists of an envelope holding personal photographs of Paul Rand, Helena Rand and an unidentified person at a gallery exhibition; personal photographs and Polaroids of Paul Rand’s paintings while on display at an unknown gallery; and professional photographs of Paul Rand’s artworks.

Collectors' lists
CA VAG 004 · Series · n.d.; 1954
Part of Paul Rand fonds

The series consists of collectors’ lists of those who own or owned Paul Rand artworks. The series also includes the owners address lists; invitation lists for people who have loaned Paul Rand’s work for exhibitions; and a notebook indicating the exhibitions, titles, year and people who have purchased the artwork of Paul Rand.

Cards
CA VAG 003 · Series · n.d.; 1950
Part of Paul Rand fonds

The series consists of Christmas, greeting and general cards which display the paintings of Paul Rand. The series also includes 32 postcards depicting the image "Coal Diggers" by Paul Rand; and a good luck card that was placed into a folder with two photographs of Paul Rand.

CA VAG 006-8 · File · 1980 - ?
Part of Paul Rand fonds

Typed and handwritten document describing insurance quote for a Paul Rand work to be loaned to the Vancouver (Emily Carr) School of Art

Exhibition introduction
CA VAG 008-7 · File · 1954; 1980
Part of Paul Rand fonds

This is a typed copy of an exhibition introduction titled "Introduction: Paul Rand and Regional Realism" by Douglas Cole of the Greater Victoria Art Gallery, 1980.

Newspaper clipping
CA VAG 008-11 · File · 1980 - ?
Part of Paul Rand fonds

Clipping from the Vancouver Sun "Books" section dated December 12, 1980 that includes review of a book with works by Paul Rand.