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One of the most fascinating aspects of library and archival special collections is that there is always something new to discover - or in this case, rediscover. Historic perspective determines what becomes interesting or remarkable about a collection; importance and relevance change and evolve over time.

One of the unique and often-referenced treasures of the American Craft Council library is its collection of artists' files.

Currently, files exist for more than 3,000 artists, including those who have been elected to the ACC College of Fellows by their peers or have received Gold Medals from the ACC. Fellows are artists who have demonstrated outstanding artistic achievement, leadership, and service in the craft field for at least 25 years. Gold Medals are awarded for consummate craftsmanship.

This is the third in a series of posts about the Getty Institute's Pacific Standard Time initiative by Joyce Lovelace, our L.A. correspondent. Her previous posts were Getty Exhibitions Open, and the Stars Come Out and The House that Sam Built.