Calligraphic Art and Illumination

Summary: Series includes Frances Manola’s exhibition calligraphy and illumination works, with title, size, description of material used and date, if known. The works have been matted and are stored flat for protection of the art (Box 1), with the exception of The Gottingen Model Book Interpreted and Expanded, Miro’s Images and “What is Life,” which are in a manuscript box (Box 5). Frances Manola’s Gottingen Model Book Interpreted and Expanded, a photocopy of which is included in this series, is an example of her calligraphy, illumination and bookbinding skill, as well as of her desire to pass on what she knew to others. The book, Miro’s Images, represented in this series by a photocopy, was “designed, written and illuminated by Frances Manola.” The originals for both of these books are cataloged in the library collection. The folder for “What is Life” includes the original, as well as correspondence, notes, and drafts related to the work. Arrangement is by box number, then alphabetically by title of the work.