Series I Personal and Biographical
1975-2001
Autobiographical Portfolio
box 1, folder 2
Galeria Las Americas
2000
box 1, folder 3
Los Cielos/The Heavens and Dia de Los Muertos Exhibitions. Compiled at SPARC sparcmurals.org and aztlannet.com and including
publicity and news clippings
2000-2001
box 1, folder 4
Artist's Statement Los Cielos. Including color copies of exhibition pieces,
1986-2000
box 1, folder 5
Chicana/Latina art, publicity and news clippings,
1996-2000
box 1, folder 6
Arte De Las Americas exhibit Galeria Las Americas,
1996
box 1, folder 7
Interview Strong Hearts Inspired Minds. 21 Artists Who are Mothers Tell their Stories (biographical oral history) n.d.
box 1, folder 8
Exhibition publicity, general,
1992-1995
box 2, folder 1
Exhibition publicity general,
1990-1992
box 2, folder 2
Exhibition Aqui Estamos Y No Nos Vamos,
1990
box 2, folder 3
Miscellany - Chicano/Latino Art, exhibits, publicity and articles
1975-2016
box 3, folder 1-4
Artist's Statements
1981-1997
box 3, folder 5
California Arts Council Artist in Residence in Schools and/or Community Organizations,
1978-1979
box 3, folder 6-9
Contracts and invoices
1974-1995
box 3, folder 10
Día de los Muertos Celebration Project Proposal
1980
box 3, folder 13
Interview transcripts
1988-1991
box 3, folder 15
Resume, personal history, etc.
1986-2000
Series II Correspondence
1977-1994
box 5, folder 1
Galeria Las Americas Fax/Correspondence
1991-1994
Series III Exhibitions
1975- 2001
Exhibition Invitations (see also box 10 folder 1)
1975-2001
box 5, folder 18
Exhibition Posters
1977-2016
box 6, folder 11
Gallery Listing Forms (GLA),
1994-1995
Series IV Organizations
1978-1991
box 6, folder 12
Art at Your Fingertips
1986-1988
box 6, folder 13
LATC, 1996 (see also box 10 folder 2)
box 6, folder 14-15
Galeria Las Americas
1981-1989
box 7, folder 1-2
Galeria Las Americas
1989-1994, 1997-1998
box 7, folder 3
Palos Verdes Art Center
1986-1987, 1991
box 7, folder 4-5
William Grant Still Community Art Center, Latin American Artists Exhibition
1978
Series V Publication
1977-2001
box 7, folder 6
Book Publications, 1983
1989-1990
box 7, folder 7
Magazine Publications
1980-2001
box 7, folder 8
Miscellaneous Publications
1981-1991
box 7, folder 9
(see also box 10 folder 3)
1977-1979
box 7, folder 10
(see also box 10 folder 3)
1980
box 8, folder 1
1987-1988 (see also box 10 folder 3)
box 8, folder 2
1989-1991 (see also box 10 folder 3)
box 8, folder 5
(see also box 10 folder 3)
2000-2001
box 8, folder 6
(see also box 10 folder 3)
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Series VI Visual Materials
1980-1985
Slides
Physical Description: .5 Linear Feet(226 slides)
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.1 001 (1-11)
Tree of Life Altar (detail)
1985
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: This series of slides documents the construction of the Tree of Life Altar at the Social and Public Art Resource Center, Los
Angeles. 1-2. Detail is of the branches of the Tree of Life, which are filled with ornaments, leaves, a bird's nest, an ear
of corn, and other miscellany. There is a circular artwork on the wall above the tree. 3-4. Detail is of the bench in front
of the tree, which is set with an image of La Virgen de Guadalupe, Mesoamerican statuettes, paper cutouts, flowers, kachina
dolls, feathers, and a small reproduction of Kahlo's Las Dos Fridas. A semicircle of tall candles in front of the bench contains
a bowl of red roses. 5. Detail is of an ornament hanging from a branch of the Tree of Life. It is a print or watercolor of
a heart with yarn stitching around the outside. 6. Detail is of vegetation leaning against the wall behind the Tree of Life.
7. Detail is of the bottom portion of the altar. 8. Detail is a view from above of the area just in front of the altar, with
the covered bench and bowl of roses. 9. Detail is of the bird's nest in the Tree of Life. 10. Detail is of five small dolls
leaning against the corner behind the tree of life.. Additional information: Tree of Life Altar at the Social and Public Art
Resource Center
General Physical Description note: mixed media
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 001 (1-2)
Adam and Eve
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Abstract print resembles a human with a triangle for a head. The predominant color is blue-violet.. Additional information:
Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: litho/silkscreen monotype with dyes 30" x 22"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 002 (1-3)
Adam and Eve
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Abstract print resembles the other one titled "Adam and Eve", except that the shapes have been moved around.. Additional information:
Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: litho/silkscreen monotype with dyes 30" x 22"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 003
Black Orchid
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Print depicts a flower.. Additional information: Photographs 4 of 4
General Physical Description note: monoprint
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 004
A Dream
undated
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Abstract print features three triangles with rounded corners appear to be moving to the right side of the print. Predominant
color is purple.. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: litho/silkscreen monotype with dyes 22" x 30"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 005 (1-2)
French Monologue
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Abstract print features gray and white cloudy lines crossing over a blue vertical line in the center of the print.. Additional
information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: Litho monotype 22" x 30"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 006 (1-2)
Housel
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Abstract print depicts two right triangles on seven vertical lines. The predominant color is green.. Additional information:
Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: litho/silkscreen monotype with dyes 22" x 30"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 007
Jaguar
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Abstract print depicts two triangles in a rectangle above two rectangles with a thick vertical line between them. The image
is framed on either side by elongated ovals with zigzag designs. Predominant color is rust-red.. Additional information: Master
of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: litho/silkscreen monotype with dyes 22" x 30"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 008
Microcosm Macrocosm 1
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Abstract print features three triangles on a pink background.. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic
Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: litho/silkscreen monotype with dyes 30" x 22"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 009 (1-5)
Microcosm Macrocosm 2
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Abstract print features five triangles on a pink background.. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic
Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: litho/silkscreen monotype with dyes 30" x 22"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 010 (1-3)
Microcosm Macrocosm 5
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Abstract print features two triangles and two rhombi on a yellow background.. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts
Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: litho/silkscreen monotype with dyes 30" x 22"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 011 (1-3)
The Order of Things
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Abstract print in black and white features two isosceles triangles in the upper portion and three isosceles triangles in the
lower portion.. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: litho monotype stopouts and dyes 42" x 31"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 012
Quetzalcoatl
1989
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Image is of the face of Quetzalcoatl.. Additional information: Photographs 2 of 4
General Physical Description note: monotype
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 013 (1-3)
Stellas
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Abstract print in black and white depicts three distinct figures. The one in the center features a luminous triangle in the
upper half.. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: litho monotype 22" x 30"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 014 (1-2)
Stream of Life #3
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Abstract print features three orange triangles on a blue background.. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio
Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: litho/silkscreen monotype with dyes 22" x 30"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 015 (1-3)
Summit
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: An equilateral triangle sits uneasily on top of a rectangle with markings resembling writing. The background is yellow.. Additional
information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: litho/silkscreen monotype with dyes 30" x 22"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 016
Triptych
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Three-paneled triptych depicts a house in each panel. The background is pink.. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts
Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: litho/silkscreen monotype with dyes
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 017 (1-2)
Triptych Section I
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Two purple ovals appear in the corners over an image resembling a house.. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio
Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: litho/silkscreen monotype with dyes 22" x 15"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 018 (1-2)
Triptych Section II
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Two blue and white ovals appear in the corners over an image resembling a house.. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts
Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: litho/silkscreen monotype with dyes 22" x 15"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 019 (1-2)
Triptych Section III
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A blue oval (left) and a white oval (right) hover in the corners above an image resembling a house. The background is pink..
Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: litho/silkscreen monotype with dyes 22" x 15"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 020 (1-3)
Two Complex Heads
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Image is of two abstracted heads with triangles above them separated by a blue band.. Additional information: Master of Fine
Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: litho monotype 22" x 30"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 021
Untitled
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Image is of a red house. The background is blue.. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes
- Destroyed
General Physical Description note: media unknown 30" x 30"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 022 (1-2)
Untitled
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Print is divided into four equal squares. Each square contains a distinct image, many resembling houses.. Additional information:
Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: media unknown 30" x 30"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 023
Untitled
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: "This image is reversed. The feather on the ground is on the other side. This is a silkscreen print produced at self-help
graphics atelier edition 1/88 (13 colors), Untitled. I have several copies and I would be happy to donate one to UCSB if you
are interested. The face is red (indigenous individual) with a mandalic crown surrounded by the sky and Earth. With a feather
resting on the earth representing prayer." -Linda Vallejo. Additional information: Photographs 4 of 4
General Physical Description note: silkscreen
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 024 (1-2)
Within/Without 1
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A curve from the bottom left corner to the upper right corner forms an arc enclosing a right triangle. Dominant colors are
pink and purple.. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: litho/silkscreen monotype with dyes 22" x 30"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.5 025 (1-3)
Within/Without 2
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: An arc in the bottom left corner encloses two right triangles. Primary colors are pink and purple.. Additional information:
Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: litho/silkscreen monotype with dyes 22" x 30"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 001
Alpha and Omega
1997
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Skyscape depicts a swirling mass of luminous clouds.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: acrylic on canvas 36" x 48"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 002
Cloud Spirits I
1999
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: The moon sits just above the horizon. Clouds above it take on human shapes.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled
1 of 2
General Physical Description note: acrylic on canvas 48" x 24"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 003
Cloud Spirits II
1998
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: The outline of a face appears in this skyscape.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: acrylic on canvas 36" x 48"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 004
Cloud Spirits III
1999
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A face outlined in white appears among the clouds in this skyscape.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled
1 of 2
General Physical Description note: acrylic on canvas 36" x 48"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 005
Eternal Seed
2000
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Image is of a nude woman holding a sphere in her left hand. She appears to be emerging from vegetation surrounding her, like
the blossoming of a flower.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: oil on canvas 72"x 48"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 006
Evening Prayer
2000
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A woman appears in white clouds below a watery horizon.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: oil on canvas 48" x 36"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 007
Full Moon Daylight
2000
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: The image of a nude woman appears in the moon in a cloudy sky.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of
2
General Physical Description note: oil on canvas 60" x 84"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 008
Full Moon Midnight
1998
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: The full moon appears among dark clouds in the center of the painting. Eyes are in the upper corners.. Additional information:
Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: acrylic on canvas 36" x 48"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 009
Grandpa Lolo
1976
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Watercolor portrait of an anciano in glasses.. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes
- Destroyed
General Physical Description note: watercolor on Arches paper
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 010
Harvest Moon
1997
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Dark clouds mostly obscure a large orange and yellow moon.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: acrylic on canvas 18" x 24"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 011
Looking Within
1998
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Ethereal skyscape with clouds.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: acrylic on canvas 50" x 60"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 012
Los Cielos I
1997
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Light enters from the right side to illuminate the many colors of the clouds near the horizon in the center of the painting.
The clouds on the left remain dark.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: acrylic on canvas 16" x 20"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 013
Los Cielos II
1997
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Ethereal skyscape with some dark clouds and some light clouds.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of
2
General Physical Description note: acrylic on canvas 30" x 40"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 014
Los Cielos III
1999
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Skyscape with storm clouds near the top of the painting and layered clouds above a red moon near the bottom.. Additional information:
Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: acrylic on Masonite 36" x 24"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 015
Los Cielos IV
1999
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Eyes appear among the clouds in this ethereal skyscape.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: acrylic on Masonite 24" x 36"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 016
Madre Celestial
1998
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A female figure outlined in white has the Earth in her torso and the moon atop her head.. Additional information: Slides and
Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: acrylic on canvas 24" x 24"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 017
Mother Earth, Father Sky
2000
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Image is of a white face that hovers in the sky just above the Earth. On either side of the face are ghost-like feminine figures..
Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: oil on canvas 48" x 36"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 018
My Grandpa Lolo Sleeping
1976
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Watercolor portrait of a dormant elderly man.. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes
- Destroyed
General Physical Description note: watercolor on Arches paper 15" x 11 1/2"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 019
Reflecting Pool
1998
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Above the arc of a celestial orb, a human figure on all fours is outlined. Above this figure is a large eye.. Additional information:
Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: oil on canvas 24" x 24"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 020
Standing Spirits
1999
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A human figure visible from feet to waist and two upreaching arms are superimposed on a dark, cloudy sky.. Additional information:
Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: acrylic on canvas 40" x 30"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 021
Sunrise
1997
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Ethereal skyscape with clouds.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: acrylic on Canvas 16" x 20"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 022
Sunrise Before the Storm
1996
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Clouds are partially illuminated by the nascent sun they obscure.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1
of 2
General Physical Description note: acrylic on canvas 30" x 40"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.9 023
Woman of the Night Sky
1992
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A woman's face in dark blue-gray is outlined in white. Blue mountains are visible in the background.. Additional information:
Photographs 4 of 4
General Physical Description note: watercolor 10" x 8"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.11 001
Vallejo
undated
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A 35 millimeter slide portrait of Linda Vallejo smoking a cigar has been colored with permanent marker, creating the impression
of an aura around the artist. Also in marker is the artist's name across her sweater.. Additional information: Photographs
4 of 4
General Physical Description note: slide photo
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 001
4 Points
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A square print in red ink forms the base for this sculpture. Four squares of blue paper are arranged in the form of a diamond.
This blue paper is folded and cut so that is is open. Yellow and red triangles have been inserted in each of the blue diamonds
such that they point outward. Coiled pieces of yellow and blue wire are also attached to the blue diamonds.. Additional information:
Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: mixed media 25" x 22" x 13"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 002
Amoeba
1980
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Abstract sculpture in composed of triangular pieces of paper attached to a monotype print in yellow. Many other objects are
also adhered to its surface.. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: paper, papier-mâché, monotype, dyes, and wool 22" x 21" x 8"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 003
Amoeba
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Sculpture is composed of a diamond-shaped purple piece of paper serving as the base. Affixed to this are four yellow paper
cones oriented in the shape of a cross with points corresponding to the points of the diamond. In the corners formed by the
cones are what appear to be balls of hair or fur.. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes
- Destroyed
General Physical Description note: mixed media 22" x 21" x 8"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 004
Birth
1980
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A piece of handmade paper serves as the base for this sculpture. On it are placed two pink rectangular prisms arranged to
form the shape of a capital lambda. The resulting triangle in the center is white. Wool is bound to the outside of these prisms
with coiled wire.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: handmade paper, wire, silicon, and fibers 23" x 22" x 7"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 005
Buffalo Man
1987
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A face made of handmade paper has two wooden horns. From the bottom of the face hang many long branches that have been painted
dark blue.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 2 of 2
General Physical Description note: wood, handmade paper, and mixed media 48" x 22" x 16"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 006
Cabroncito
1984
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: An animal skull with seashells for eyes rests atop a cone with drawings of women. Long white feathers are attached to the
back of the skull and the center of the rear of the cone, as if to represent tailfeathers.. Additional information: Master
of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: mixed media 17" height, 5 1/2" diameter
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 007 (1-2)
Calavera
1985
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A human face is attached to a tree branch. Above the face, many objects are contained in a wire mesh.. Additional information:
Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: mixed media hand made paper 46" x 14" x 17"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 008
Cloud Spirit
1987
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A face of handmade paper is attached to a tree branch with many smaller branches, creating the impression of a body.. Additional
information: Sculpture Slides 1980-1985
General Physical Description note: fig palm, dyed handmade paper 30" x 24" x 8"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 009
Crown of Thorns
1988
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Red textured handmade paper surrounds the base of a thorn bush from which branches protrude.. Additional information: Slides
and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: wood and handmade paper 32" x 32" x 16"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 010
Earthen Being
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Abstract sculpture is composed of handmade paper adhered to a piece of wood. This is from the Tree People Series.. Additional
information: Sculpture Slides 1980-1985
General Physical Description note: found tree fragment, dyed handmade paper 8" x 10" x 14"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 011
Earthworm
1987
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Handmade paper on a tree branch is made to resemble a person.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of
2
General Physical Description note: mixed media, handmade paper 36" x 14" x 17"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 012
El Pacal
1990
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Handmade paper on the outside of a tree trunk has the form of an indigenous face. Another piece of paper, curved and somewhat
resembling a horn, is attached to the top of the back of the trunk.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled
1 of 2
General Physical Description note: Wood, handmade paper, and mixed media 36" x 10" x 10"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 013
Fan
1988
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A sculpted mass of painted handmade paper holds a number of thorny branches in a radiant formation. From the collection of
Sam Francis.. Additional information: Sculpture Slides 1980-1985
General Physical Description note: rose thorns, dyed handmade paper 14" x 26" x 3"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 014 (1-2)
Food of the Gods
1984
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Circular abstract sculpture features a row of small, purple ears of corn overlapped with semi-circular pieces of handmade
paper. There is a tube closed with pipe cleaners on either side of the row. All is contained within a circle formed by bound
branches and twigs.. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: mixed media handmade paper 34" x 30" x 7"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 015
Guardian
1987
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A sculpture of handmade paper with linear designs is attached to a tree trunk mounted a square base of painted wood. From
the "Tree People" series. "The form at the top of the sculpture is a horn and the frontal view of the sculpture shows an animal's
head"--Linda Vallejo. Additional information: Sculpture Slides 1980-1985
General Physical Description note: found tree fragment, dyed handmade paper 29" x 15" x 15"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 016
The Letter (side 2)
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Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Sculpture is composed of folded paper that stands upright. The predominant color is pink.. Additional information: Master
of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: mixed media hand-dyed paper 15 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 23"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 017
Mictlantecuhtli
1986
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Sculpture is composed of painted handmade paper and a sculpted ear of corn on a fur base. The paper is made to resemble a
human figure with the face of a skull.. Additional information: Photographs 4 of 4
General Physical Description note: Handmade paper, fur, and mixed media 17" x 8" x 5"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 018 (1-2)
Mictlantecuhtli and the Spanish Galleon
1986
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: The sculpture of painted homemade paper with the face of a skull is now paired with a sculpture resembling a ship, with feathers
for sails. There are also two sculpted ears of corn on the ship.. Additional information: Sculpture Slides 1980-1985
General Physical Description note: wood, handmade paper, and mixed media 15" x 24" x 10"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 019
Mictlantecuhtli (back)
1986
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Photo is of the back of the sculpture, and reveals the designs printed on the paper.. Additional information: Photographs
4 of 4
General Physical Description note: handmade paper, fur, and mixed media 17" x 8" x 5"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 020
Moon Spirit
1989
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: The thorny branches of a rosebush form the base for this sculpture. Handmade paper is plastered around the groin and mussels
shells serve as eyes.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: handmade paper, wood, and seashells 30" x 22" x 17"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 021
Mujer
1987
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Handmade paper affixed to a tree branch is made to resemble a woman's body.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled
1 of 2
General Physical Description note: wood, handmade paper, and mixed media 35" x 11" x 11"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 022
Mujer (alternate view)
1987
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A portion of a tree trunk with handmade paper covering the outside and the inside exposed and painted gold. The trunk is mounted
on a cube covered with red velvet.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: wood, handmade paper, and mixed media 35" x 11" x 11"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 023
Nopal de mi Corazon (detail)
1987
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Detail depicts the base of a tree-like structure emerging from a face composed of small particles, as of sand.. Additional
information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: mixed media handmade paper
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 024
Nuestro Corazon de Maiz
1986
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A tree branch forms the base of this sculpture. It is adorned with handmade paper in the shapes of a woman, ears of corn,
and hearts.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: wood, handmade paper, and mixed media 29" x 12" x 12"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 025
Olmeca Lover
1986
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Handmade paper forms a face at the top of a stick. Just below the face, several long black feathers are tied to the stick
and point downwards.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: wood, handmade paper, feathers, and mixed media 40" x 10" x 12"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 026
Omega Dream
1983
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: In the center of a circular piece of handmade paper is tree branch that stands upright. At the base of the branch is a face
with an Olmec head above it. Behind the face is a fan-like structure resembling a Native American headdress. Integrated into
the headdress are feathers and ears of corn.. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes
- Destroyed
General Physical Description note: mixed media handmade paper 21" height and 21" diameter
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 027
Palo de Fuego
undated
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: The branch of a tree forms the base of this sculpture, which features a face at the groin of branches. At the tips of the
branches are red flowers. Square and triangular pieces of paper are stuck amidst the branches.. Additional information: Master
of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: mixed media handmade paper 55" x 45" x 26" diameter
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 028
Palo de Muertos
1986
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: An upright wooden stick forms the base for this sculpture, which is covered with handmade paper and several skulls. A braid
of black hair hangs from the uppermost skull, and two ears of corn are attached at the bottom of the braid. Another braid
of black hair is attached to the lowermost skull, where there are another two ears of corn.. Additional information: Photographs
4 of 4
General Physical Description note: handmade paper, wood, and mixed media 57" x 5 1/2" x 4 1/2"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 029
Pyramid Head Box (side 2)
undated
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Sculpture is a box made of dyed paper. This view is of the top and a partial view of the front, which is sealed with twine
laces. Designs on the box are abstract.. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: mixed media hand dyed paper 20" x 5" x 5"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 030
Quetzacoatl (right side)
1987
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A piece of gnarled wood somewhat resembling an upright snake has purple handmade paper attached to its front. Pink scales
of handmade paper are attached to its back. Purple feathers are attached to its top.. Additional information: Sculpture Slides
1980-1985
General Physical Description note: found tree fragment, dyed handmade paper, and feathers 28" x 8" x 8"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 031
Quetzalcoatl
1984
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A square print with an abstract design forms the base for this sculpture. It is hung diagonally, so that is has the shape
of a diamond. On top of this print is a white triangle composed of handmade paper. A wooden snake with seashells at the tail
stretches from the bottom of the triangle to the top of the diamond and is adorned with copper fixtures and green scales..
Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: handmade and printed paper, wood, metal, shell, and plastics 21" x 24 1/2"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 032
Quetzalcoatl
1987
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A piece of wood partially covered with white homemade paper also has feathers attached to it. It is mounted on a thin wooden
pole.. Additional information: Sculpture Slides 1980-1985
General Physical Description note: found tree fragment, handmade paper, and feathers 28" x 50" x 9"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 033 (1-3)
Quetzalcoatl
1988
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Gold handmade paper winds up a tall tree branch. The gold color creates an effect of luminosity. 3. A view of the back of
the sculpture.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: wood, handmade paper, and mixed media 94" x 8"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 034
Rainbow Man
1986
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Colored handmade paper affixed to a blue tree branch resembles a personified crescent moon. Wire and other materials serve
as adornments.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: handmade paper, wood, wire and mixed media 28 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 6 1/2"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 035
Running Deer
1984
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A tree branch forms the base of this sculpture, which features an abstract animal face at the top. From behind the face come
a part of the branch resembling an antler and a feather. Triangles of handmade paper line the remainder of the branch and
diminish in size as they go down.. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: handmade and printed paper, wood, acrylic, silicon 50" x 30"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 036
Spirit Cloak
1984
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Strips of colored paper and metal are interwoven as they hang from opposite branches of a tree bough.. Additional information:
Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: handmade and printed paper, wood, metal, shell, and plastics 42" x 34"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 037 (1-3)
Spirit of Nature
1987
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: White handmade paper in the form of a face is attached to a tree branch so that branches protrude from the top. The sculpture
is mounted on a wooden base that has been painted with acrylics.. Additional information: Slides - Sculptures 1980-1985 and
Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: wood, handmade paper, and acrylic paint 25" x 14 1/2" x 14"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 038
(title unknown) (back)
undated
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A face of blue handmade paper has been applied to a tree trunk mounted on a painted wooden square.. Additional information:
Sculpture Slides 1980-1985
General Physical Description note: wood, handmade paper, and mixed media
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 039
(title unknown) (back)
undated
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Part of a tree trunk is covered with handmade paper. The wood is shaped so that items can be place in a large opening. Items
placed therein give the impression of gems. From this angle, the entire piece seems to be jewel-encrusted.. Additional information:
Sculpture Slides 1980-1985
General Physical Description note: wood, handmade paper, and mixed media
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 040 (1-2)
(title unknown) (back)
undated
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Abstract sculpture is composed of handmade paper adhered to a piece of wood.. Additional information: Sculpture Slides 1980-1985
General Physical Description note: wood, handmade paper, and mixed media
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 041
(title unknown) (back)
undated
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A sculpture of handmade paper with linear designs is attached to a tree trunk mounted a square base of painted wood.. Additional
information: Sculpture Slides 1980-1985
General Physical Description note: wood, handmade paper, and mixed media
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 042 (1-2)
(title unknown) (left side)
undated
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A piece of gnarled wood somewhat resembling an upright snake has purple handmade paper attached to its front. Pink scales
of handmade paper are attached to its back. Purple feathers are attached to its top.. Additional information: Sculpture Slides
1980-1985
General Physical Description note: wood, handmade paper, and feathers
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 043
Tlaloc- God of Water
1987
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A tree trunk with many large branches forms the base of this sculpture. Handmade paper at the juncture of the branches is
sculpted and painted with linear designs. The trunk is mounted on a square wooden base. This is from the Tree Spirit Series..
Additional information: Sculpture Slides 1980-1985
General Physical Description note: found tree fragment and dyed handmade paper 36" x 16" x 16"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 044
Tonantzin
1990
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A tree trunk with a long, slender hollow near the base, forms the base for this sculpture. Red handmade paper is affixed to
the outside of the trunk in natural grooves. At the top of the trunk is a black semicircular piece of handmade paper with
yellow textured handmade paper at its base.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: wood, handmade paper, and mixed media 40" x 8" x 8"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 045
Tonatiuh
1989
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Handmade paper on the outside of a tree trunk resembles a masculine face. The trunk is mounted on a square wooden base which
is also covered with handmade paper. Tonatiuh is the Nahuatl word for "sun".. Additional information: Slides and Photos -
Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: wood, handmade paper, and mixed media 28" x 26" x 19"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 046
Tree of Life
1989
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Handmade paper clings to the trunk of an uprooted tree that has been painted gray.. Additional information: Slides and Photos
- Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: wood, handmade paper, and mixed media 84" x 32" x 30"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 047
Tree People
1989
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A branch covered in dark red homemade paper features two faces in gold handmade paper.. Additional information: Sculpture
Slides 1980-1985
General Physical Description note: found tree fragment, dyed handmade paper, gold leaf 18"x 28" x 4"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 048 (1-2)
Twin Heart
1987
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Handmade paper attached to a tree branch has been molded into two faces and geometric designs.. Additional information: Slides
and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: wood and handmade paper 48" x 22" x 14"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 049
Untitled
1988
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A sculpted mass of red handmade paper with a heart at the top holds two thorny branches upright and parallel. This is from
the Tree Spirit Series.. Additional information: Sculpture Slides 1980-1985
General Physical Description note: rose thorns, dyed handmade paper 16" x 6" x 3"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 050
Untitled
undated
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Sculpture is composed of two stuffed gloves tied at the ends with fingers interlaced. "A leather burning tool was used to
decorate these 'hands'[.] Each hand is 'tat[t]ooed' with 'sacred' language and symbols." -Linda Vallejo. Additional information:
Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: gloves
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 051
Untitled
undated
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A glove, stuffed and tied, is decorated with many designs. "A leather burning tool was used to decorate these 'hands'[.] Each
hand is 'tat[t]ooed' 'sacred' language and symbols." -Linda Vallejo. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio
Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: gloves
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 052
Untitled
undated
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A glove, stuffed and tied, is decorated with many designs. "A leather burning tool was used to decorate these 'hands'[.] Each
hand is tat[t]ooed with 'sacred language and symbols." -Linda Vallejo. Additional information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio
Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: gloves
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 053
Untitled
undated
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Yellow handmade paper attached to a tall tree branch. Where the paper resembles an inverted face, it has been painted red.
This is from the Tree People Series.. Additional information: Sculpture Slides 1980-1985
General Physical Description note: found tree fragment, dyed handmade paper 36" x 8" x 8"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 054
Untitled
undated
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Handmade paper painted with yellow, blue, and red designs, including two hands, partially contains a large mass of branches..
Additional information: Sculpture Slides 1980-1985
General Physical Description note: fig palm, handmade painted paper (acrylic) 16" x 8" x 4"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 055
Untitled
undated
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A jawbone protrudes from a mass of handmade paper.. Additional information: Sculpture Slides 1980-1985
General Physical Description note: jaw bone, dyed handmade paper 12" x 6"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 056 (1-2)
Vida Eterna
1987
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: 1. A large, indigenous-looking face made of handmade paper has red branches protruding from the top of its head. It is mounted
on a box covered in velvet or some other cloth. Another face is present on the front of the box. 2. Side view of Vida Eterna
features another, less conspicuous face. From this angle, a butterfly is visible among the red branches. There are two other
paper faces on the back of the box.. Additional information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: wood and handmade paper 26" x 8 1/2" x 10 1/2"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 057
Wind Spirit
1986
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Sculpture is of a blue face with two horns. From the bottom of the face hang long branches that are painted dark blue.. Additional
information: Master of Fine Arts Portfolio Lithographic Monotypes - Destroyed
General Physical Description note: mixed media paper 30" x 12" x 14 1/2"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 058
Woman Tree
1990
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A face made of pink handmade paper has been attached to a portion of a tree trunk mounted on a square wooden base.. Additional
information: Slides and Photos - Unlabeled 1 of 2
General Physical Description note: wood and paper 36" x 12"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 059
Wood Nymphs
1987
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: A face of blue handmade paper has been applied to a tree trunk mounted on a painted wooden square. This is from the Tree People
Series.. Additional information: Sculpture Slides 1980-1985
General Physical Description note: found tree fragment, dyed handmade paper, and painted wooded stand 29" x 18" x 11"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.12 060
Xipe Totec: Sacrifice and Survival
1988
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: Part of a tree trunk is covered with handmade paper. The wood is shaped so that items can be place in a large opening. Items
placed therein give the impression of gems. This is from the Tree People Series.. Additional information: Sculpture Slides
1980-1985
General Physical Description note: found tree fragment, dyed handmade paper, spray paint, glass gems, and glitter painted wooden stand. 22 1/2" x 22 1/4" x 13"
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.13 001 (1-21)
Madre Tierra Press Publication Opening Reception
1982
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: This series of slides is from the opening reception of Madre Tierra Press Publications. 1. This photo is of a book sale and
signing. 2-5. A dance performance in which Vallejo participated. 6. An embrace between Linda Vallejo and an unidentified woman.
7-11. Linda Vallejo speaking at a podium. 12-19. Unidentified reception attendees. 20-21. An unidentified speaker.. Additional
information: Madre Tierra Press Publication Opening Reception Slides
General Physical Description note: slide photo 35mm
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.13 002 (1-13)
Creation of the Tree of Life
1985
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: This series of slides documents the construction of the Tree of Life Altar at the Social and Public Art Resource Center, Los
Angeles. 1. An unidentified child sits in a bouncing chair in a doorway. 2. A bare tree leans in a corner. A wooden cube,
a vase of flowers, and other small objects sit before it. 3. Two unidentified men attach leaves to the tree with a hot glue
gun. 4. An unidentified woman holds an infant next to the Tree of Life, which is in its initial phases of construction. 5.
An unidentified couple stand next to the Tree of Life, which is in its initial phases of construction. 6. Three unidentified
people stand in front of the Tree of Life, which is in its initial phases of construction. 7. Two unidentified women plant
nopales in earthenware pots. 8-9. The Tree of Life now has potted plants behind it, a bench in front of it, and a pile of
rocks forming an arc around it. A man stands in front of the altar and a woman sits beside it. Both are unidentified. A man
standing in front of the altar cups something in his hands. Other unidentified participants look on. 10-11. An unidentified
middle-aged woman holds an infant. 12. Linda Vallejo squats in front of the now-complete Tree of Life Altar. 13. Six unidentified
participants stand in front of the Tree of Life. Some wear silly expressions.. Additional information: Tree of Life Altar
at the Social and Public Art Resource Center
General Physical Description note: slide photo 35mm
box 9, folder 1, item Cat.13 003 (1-35)
Jergins Trust Studio
1980-1985
Creator: Vallejo, Linda
General Physical Description note: This series of slides documents the Jergins Trust Studio, where Vallejo worked from 1980-1985.. Additional information: Jergins
Trust Studio 1980-1985
General Physical Description note: slide photo
box 9, folder 2-3
Photos and Negatives, unlabeled
box 10, folder 1
Dia de los Muertos from Box 6 Folder 12
box 10, folder 2
Exhibition Invitations,
1977-2001
box 10, folder 3
Exhibition Posters (see also map drawer labeled "Small Collections"),
1982-1996
box 10, folder 4
Newspaper publications
1979-2001
