"Rudolf Staffel: Searching for Light; Ceramics, 1936-1996," was a stunning exhibition of Philadelphia artist Rudolf Staffel's work in porcelain. Th exhibition, held from May 3, 1997 to August 3, 1997, featured close to 80 works that also included 40 of Staffel's signature pieces he called "Light Gatherers." The exhibition was previously shown at the Museum of Applied Arts in Helsinki, Finland. The records contain loan letters and agreements, photographs, and copies of the exhibition catalogue. Also included is the planning documentation which consists of material such as correspondence, object lists, and research notes. The bulk of the records date from 1996 to 1997.