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Chiapas Photography Project collection
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Description
The Chiapas Photography Project collection consists of administrative files, correspondence, publications, photographs, and other materials. The Chiapas Photography Project was an organization started by Sister Carlota Duarte to teach photography to indigenous Mayan Indians in the state of Chiapas, Mexico.
Background
The Chiapas Photography Project (CPP) was founded in 1992 by Sister Carlota Duarte, RSCJ. Sister Carlota Duarte is a religious sister with the Society of the Sacred Heart, a teacher, and a visual artist with a Master's degree in Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design.
Extent
19 Linear Feet (44 manuscript boxes, 2 flat boxes, 1 hard drive)
Restrictions
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/spc/using-collections/permission-publish
Availability
The collection is open for research. Note that material is stored off-site and must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Audiovisual materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy. Born-digital material is closed until processed.