Self-Help Graphics and Art Research Collection, 1973-2007

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Summary

Title:
Self-Help Graphics and Art Research Collection
Dates:
1973-2007
Creators:
Self Help Graphics and Art
Extent:
43 linear feet (4 boxes, 2 record storage cartons, 1 flat box, 13 map folders)
Language:
English and Materials are in English and Spanish.
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], Self Help Graphics and Art Reseach Collection, 2, UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists largely of material relating to exhibitions put on by the organization, as well as a small number of administrative files. There are also audio-visual materials apparently related to a variety of community initiatives, though these will require further processing to be viewed. Perhaps the centerpiece of the collection are the "Atelier prints," approximately 180 large-format silkscreen prints by different artists.

Biographical / historical:

Self Help Graphics and Art was founded in 1970 in Boyle Heights by Sister Karan Boccalero, Carlos Bueno, Antonio Ibanez, and Frank Hernandez. Its mission is to drive the creation of new work by Chicanx and Latinx artists through multiple art forms, including fine art printmaking.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Self Help Graphics and Art beginning in 2004.
Processing information:

This collection was initially processed by Colin Gunckel between 2004 and 2005. In 2013 Cristal Gutierrez Alba updated the physical arrangement and description of the collection. In 2018 the finding aid was revised and transferred to ArchivesSpace by Doug Johnson. Digital objects were added by Cira Sandoval in 2019.

Arrangement:

The collection is aranged in the following series:

  • Series 1. Exhibition materials and administrative files
  • Series 2. Audiovisual materials
  • Series 3. Atelier prints

Physical / technical requirements:

Collection contains audiovisual materials that will require further processing and special equipment for viewing.

Physical location:
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library and Archive for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Doug Johnson
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2019-06-25 20:25:11 UTC .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for research.

Terms of access:

These materials are made available for use in research, teaching and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], Self Help Graphics and Art Reseach Collection, 2, UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Los Angeles, Chicano Studies Research Center Library, 193 Haines Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1544, US
Contact:
(310) 206-6052
librarian@chicano.ucla.edu
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