Welcome to BAM's Accessible Permanent Collection Database
Tips for Searching*
Keyword Search
The Keyword Search button allows you to perform a general search across multiple fields for any catalog records online. If you want to find records where both keywords are found, type in AND between the two words. To search for a specific phrase, be sure to put the phrase within quotes (e.g. "Rocky Pine Ranch"). You can also use the asterisk (*) as a wildcard (e.g. a search for histor* would come up with records containing history, histories, historical, etc.). Keyword searches use OR as the default connector between words (e.g. a search for Hanley Ranch will return records associated with Hanley OR Ranch). Searches are not case sensitive.
Advanced Search
The Advanced Search button can help you be more specific with your search. For example, searching Clay in the People field will bring up any records with a person with the word Clay in their first or last name, without having to sift through all objects made with clay. You can also search People and Creator records through Advanced Search. Phrase searching with quotes and use of wildcards (*) are available in Advanced Search.
Random Images
The Random Images button is a great way to just browse the collection. Each Random Images page displays a random assortment of images from the records. If something piques your interest, click the thumbnail to view a larger version of the image, then click on the object record to see the details.
Catalog Searches (Archives / Photos / Libraries / Objects)
The catalog buttons can also help narrow down your search, by only searching with a selected catalog. If you only want to search for Photos, click the Photos button and type in your keyword(s) or phrase. You can also browse records within that catalog without performing a search. Phrase searching, wildcards (*) as well as AND/OR statements are available when performing catalog searches.
*This database is in progress. Additional artworks will continue to be uploaded. This site does not include every object in BAM's Permanent Collection, including promised gifts, long-term loans, and bequests. New formal accessions to the Permanent Collection are added on an annual schedule.