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Rita Deanin Abbey Exhibition Catalogs

Identifier

MS-01022

Abstract

The Rita Deanin Abbey Exhibition Catalogs (1975-1991) are comprised primarily of exhibition catalogs featuring Abbey's art at various museums and international exhibitions including the Palm Springs Desert Museum, the University of New Mexico Art Museum, Biennale Internationale d’Email Laval, and the International Exhibition of Enamelling Art in Japan. The collection also contains invitations to Abbey's art shows at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as well as a copy of Abbey's curriculum vitae. Also included are select issues of Leonardo, International Journal of the Contemporary Artist featuring artists' notes written by Abbey.

Archival Collection

Rita Deanin Abbey oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02192

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rita Deanin Abbey conducted by Claytee White on November 29, 2014 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. The artist and UNLV Emeritus Professor of Art discusses her early education and training in art that led her to work in sculpture, painting, stained glass, and other mediums. She also talks about her pieces created for the Jewish community in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Joshua, Aaron, and Rita Deanin Abbey, 1995

Date

1995

Archival Collection

Description

From left to right, Aaron Abbey, Rita Deanin Abbey, and Joshua Abbey pose in front of a sculpture in an art gallery.

Image

Video of interview with Rita Deanin Abbey by Adat Ari El Sisterhood, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 2007

Date

2006 to 2008

Archival Collection

Description

Rita Deanin Abbey discusses her early life in Las Vegas, including her experience as a Jewish woman and her career as an artist.

Moving Image

Joshua Abbey personal ephemera including CV, news articles, and a photo of Josh Abbey and family, 1995-2000

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Photo (L-R) Aaron Abbey, Rita Deanin Abbey, Joshua Abbey. CV 2000. Misc news articles, certificates, fliers about Josh.

Archival Collection

Joshua Abbey Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00820
Collection Name: Joshua Abbey Papers
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

Photograph of Abbey stained glass art in Temple Beth Sholom Sanctuary, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 17, 2016

Date

2016-02-17

Description

Stain glass work by Rita Deanin Abbey featured in Temple Beth Sholom's Sharon E. Sigesmund Sanctuary.

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