Yaya Gonzalez (artist), 2001-2002 and undated
Scope and Contents
This series contains artwork characteristic of the Chicano movement. Items include a periodical called “The Green Angels” about Mexican Americans in the military, various paños from prisoners, and art from an amateur female Chicana artist working in a prison.
Dates
- Creation: 2001-2002 and undated
Langauge of Materials
Languages represented in the collection: English, Spanish.
Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 7.5 Linear Feet (4 document boxes, 1 oversize doc box, 1 half-size document box, 4 flat oversize boxes)
Note
Artwork by Yaya Gonzalez including a paños, photographs, and drawings. The art features roses, tragedy-comedy masks, and other drawings in the style of Chicano flash, inspired by the male dominated prison she worked in.
[No location, but acquired in San Francisco], 2001-2002. In a black zippered portfolio case.
Repository Details
Part of the 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library Repository
800 North Dartmouth Ave
Claremont CA 91711 United States
Email: specialcollections@claremont.edu