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OPUS Archives & Research Center, located on the campuses of Pacifica Graduate Institute, is free and open to the public.
Appointments to visit the archives or the library collections are welcomed. Arrangements to visit OPUS may be made by calling the Executive Office at (805) 969-5750 or Richard Buchen, Special Collections Librarian, at (805) 969-3626 ext. 133.
Access now & in the future
Currently the archival collections can be accessed in person and certain articles or written works, with permissions granted, can be photocopied and mailed.
The center continually pursues grant monies for acquisition, restoration and digitization funds for the collections. Future plans include establishing a digital portal into the archives and collections which will allow access for researchers and investigators worldwide to engage with the great works held by OPUS.
For information on the Joseph Campbell and Marija Gimbutas library click HERE.
Highlights of exceptional items
Among the exceptional holdings of OPUS Archives and Research Center is Joseph Campbell's entire library which includes nearly 3,000 volumes in the fields of mythology, philosophy, religion, and literature. Many of the books are rare and most have Campbell's notations in the margins. His major collection includes personal artifacts, art, memorabilia and over 10,000 images from his work, including the comprehensive five-volume Atlas of World Mythology. OPUS also holds over 15,000 slides utilized by Marija Gimbutas in her lectures and books on Neolithic Civilizations and the Goddess, thousands of research catalogue cards in numerous languages handwritten by Gimbutas, and extensive texts on the subjects of history, archeology and the humanities. James Hillman's collection includes first draft manuscripts of his books, including Re-Visioning Psychology which earned him a nomination for the Pulitzer Prize. Hillman's prolific career is well documented through correspondence, personal notes and unfinished projects that are available for pursuit by scholars of the next generation. Christine Downing's long and fruitful career is impeccably documented by both personal and professional documents, including numerous manuscripts that are unpublished and some that are unfinished and also invite further scholarship.
Location
Both campuses of Pacifica Graduate Institute, home to OPUS Archives and Research Center are located in the majestic foothills of Santa Barbara, both near the ocean and sharing the landscape with wildlife and lush foliage.
The Joseph Campbell and Marija Gimbutas library is housed on the Lambert campus which was formerly the Fleischmann estate.
Click HERE for more information on the library.
Address:
249 Lambert Road |
Carpinteria, CA 93013 |
(805) 969-3626 ext. 133
Richard Buchen, Special Collections Librarian
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The OPUS archival holdings and manuscripts, images, media and artifacts are held on the 34 acre campus on Ladera Lane, former retreat center and Jesuit monastery. Also located on Ladera campus is the OPUS executive and administrative offices.
Address:
801 Ladera Lane |
Santa Barbara, CA 93105 |
(805) 969-5750
Safron Rossi, Ph.D., Director of Operations
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Hotel information
For a comprehensive directory of local hotels please visit: www.santabarbara.com/lodging/directory
There are numerous B & B's in the area, for a list please visit: http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/santa-barbara-california.html
Here is a list of a few hotels in the area. Please contact the hotels directly for availability and rate information.
Best Western Carpinteria Inn
4558 Carpinteria Ave
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-0473
www.bestwestern.com
Montecito Inn
1295 Coast Village Road
Santa Barbara, California 93108
(800) 843-2017
(805) 969-7854
www.montecitoinn.com
Fess Parker Doubletree Resort Hotel
633 E Cabrillo Blvd
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(800)879-2929
(805) 564-4333
www.fpdtr.com
Four Seasons-Biltmore Resort Hotel
1260 Channel Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(800) 819-5053
(805) 969-2261
www.fourseasons.com |
