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Merritt Collection of Jose Clemente Orozco

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-1000

  • Staff Only

Scope and Contents of the Collection

This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, clippings relating to the painting of the Prometheus mural at Frary Hall, Pomona College; and images of Frary Hall and the Prometheus mural.

Dates

  • Creation: 1930-1980

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

Property rights resides with Special Collections, Honnold/Mudd Library. For permission to reproduce or to publish, please contact Special Collections staff.

Extent

0.25 box

Language of Materials

English

Abstract:

Correspondence, manuscripts, and newspaper clippings regarding the painting of Jose Orozco's mural "Prometheus" in Frary Hall at Pomona College.

Arrangement

Series 1 Clippings

Series 2 Correspondence

Series 3 Manuscripts

Series 4 Images of Frary Hall

Physical location

Special Collections. Honnold/Mudd Library.

Acquisition Information

Gift from Jack Merritt in 2008.

Accruals

No additions to the collection are anticipated.

General Physical Description note

no content

Processing Information

Arranged and processed by Jamie Weber in 2009.

Subject

Title
Guide to the Merritt Collection of Jose Clemente Orozco
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by Jamie Weber
Date
2009
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in: English

Repository Details

Part of the 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library Repository

Contact:
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Claremont CA 91711 United States