Beretich, Barbara interview by Jing, Cunhongye, Spring 2017

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 2

Identifier: 1.1

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Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

The CGU History 304/Introduction to Oral History Methodology course trains graduate students in both the theoretical and practical aspects of conducting oral histories. For Spring 2017, the theme for the course was “Women of Claremont.” Students interviewed a wide range of women with various connections to the town of Claremont, California, including artists, academics, and activists.

All abstracts were written by the interviewer.

Dates

Creation: Spring 2017

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Languages represented in the collection: English.

Access

Collection open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.8 Linear Feet (2 document boxes)

Additional Description

Abstract

Barbara Beretich was born in March 25th, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois. During her childhood, she moved a lot with her parents. She has lived in many places including Chicago, San Diego, and Ohio. She got her bachelor degree at the University of Illinois in 1958, majoring in art. After the graduation, she moved back to California and traveled to Europe in 1960, when she met Françoise Gilot for the first time. From 1962 to 1965, she studied at Claremont Graduate School majoring in sculpture and designs. After that, she went to Europe again and did independent study in Paris and Italy. Then she settled down in Claremont and began her career there. She was the curator of the Edward G. Robinson’s Collection. In 1973, she was appointed by a group of artists as the director of Gallery 8 in Claremont. She held the position until 1978 when the lease of the gallery was up. She then opened her own home-based gallery and has since become an independent appraiser and curator. During this time period, she has also been to Europe and India for study and work.

Note

Materials relating to Jing's interview of Barbara Beretich which was conducted as part of the History 304 "Women of Claremont" oral history project. Included are a transcript of the interview and associated permission forms.