Cine Mundial Archivo Mexico photograph collection, circa 1910-1980

Summary

Abstract:

This collection consists of 200 photographs that bear the assigned numbers and official stamp of the Cine Mundial Archivo. The photographs are in three categories: 1) 8x10 photographs (b/w, captions in Spanish) of campesinos/rural Mexican ethnographic types as subjects, circa 1960s, early 1970s; the images appear to have been produced under the auspices of an academic or governmental entity. 2) Photographs (b/w, captions in Spanish), 1 negative, and 1 cartoon drawing of artist Diego Rivera; some of the photographs are of Rivera lying in repose at his funeral (sepelio); 3) Photographs (b/w, captions in English) of world travel (Asia, South America, Spain), circa late 19th/early 20th century; subjects include architecture, national/ethnic types, street scenes; many images are badly degraded/deteriorating.

Extent:

0.23 linear feet (1 box)

Language:

The collection is in English and Spanish .

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [date if possible]. Collection of Cine Mundial Archivo Mexico photographs (MS 258). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of 200 photographs that bear the assigned numbers and official stamp of the Cine Mundial Archivo.

The photographs are in three categories:

1) 8x10 photographs (b/w, captions in Spanish) of campesinos/rural Mexican ethnographic types as subjects, circa 1960s, early 1970s; the images appear to have been produced under the auspices of an academic or governmental entity.

2) Photographs (b/w, captions in Spanish), 1 negative, and 1 cartoon drawing of artist Diego Rivera, some of them from his funeral (sepelio);

3) Photographs (b/w, captions in English) of world travel, circa late 19th/early 20th century; subjects include architecture, national/ethnic types, street scenes; many images are badly degraded/deteriorating.

Acquisition information:

Provenance unknown.

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Travel photography
Photographs

Restrictions:

This collection is unprocessed. Please contact Special Collections & University Archives regarding the availability of materials for research use.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [date if possible]. Collection of Cine Mundial Archivo Mexico photographs (MS 258). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Location of this collection:

UC Riverside, Special Collections and Archives

University of California, Riverside - Special Collections and University Archives

P.O. Box 5900

Riverside, CA 92517-5900, US

Contact:

(951) 827-3233

specialcollections@ucr.edu

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