Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Ben Abril Collection, mid-20th century
- Dates:
- 1964
- Creators:
- Abril, Ben, 1923-1995
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- .6 linear feet (Boxes: ½ letter, 1 ov)
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Ben Abril Collection, mid-20th century. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Background
- Scope and content:
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Two photograph albums, photographs. Mostly color photographs of paintings by Los Angeles artist Ben Abril depicting historic buildings and scenes in Los Angeles, primarily Bunker Hill. Also some publicity (newspaper clippings from the Herald Examiner, March 8, 1964) connected with his paintings, some of which are in the Museum collections. Also loose black/white and color photos of the artist at work. 1964, undated
- Biographical / historical:
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Abril (1923-1995) worked nights which allowed him to paint during his spare daytime hours. The artwork spanned 18 years.
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1964
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Research is by appointment only
- Terms of access:
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Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder
- Preferred citation:
-
Ben Abril Collection, mid-20th century. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
- Location of this collection:
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900 Exposition BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US
- Contact:
- (213) 763-3359