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Guide to the Barbara Carrasco Papers
M0880
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Description
Correspondence, particularly with Harry Gamboa, Jr., Gloria Molina, Edward James Olmos, Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and
Robert Rodriguez, original artwork, material about Cesar Chavez and the UFW, publications about Mexican American art and her
own work including issues of Chismearte, Coraz?n de Aztl?n, Americas 2001, Caminos, and La Raza Magazine, photographs and
videos.
Background
Barbara Carrasco is a painter and muralist in Los Angeles whose work has been important in the development of Chicano art,
U.S. contemporary political and public art, and women's cultural production. Her art has been collected in the Library of
Congress and the Smithsonian Institution.
Extent
13.5 linear ft.
Restrictions
Property rights reside with the repository. Literary rights reside with the creators of the documents or their heirs. To obtain
permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Public Services Librarian of the Dept. of Special Collections.
Availability
Collection is open for research; materials must be requested at least 24 hours in advance of intended use.