Report
Identifying and Preserving the History of the Latino Visual Arts: Survey of Archival Initiatives and Recommendations
CSRC Research Report, Number 6, UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center
2005
Abstract
Sometimes it is not until a piece of history is lost that its significance is recognized. In the case of the Latino arts, much of this history remains in the file drawers, storage boxes, closets, and attics of those who created it. It is not too late to save this history. Quick action to identify what remains to be saved is vital. Relatively few institutions have initiated archival projects to find and preserve these materials, but much can be learned from those that have. Studying these efforts enables us to plan additional projects with an eye for gaps and to formulate a national strategy based on the best practices for preserving the legacy of the Latino arts. Thus, this report focuses on two types of recent archival efforts (1995-2005): initiatives to identify Latino arts primary sources that remain in private hands--in essence, appraisal and selection projects--and initiatives to preserve and make accessible Latino arts primary sources already collected by repositories. In addition, this report discusses a model for preventing the loss of uncollected material currently being implemented by the New York State Archives Documentary Heritage Program. A glossary of standard archival terms; and a list of selected resources for the development of archival documentation projects are also included. (Contains 2 tables, 2 figures, and 9 notes.) [This report is part of a series that is a project of the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center (CSRC) Latino Research Program, which receives funding from the University of California Committee on Latino Research. It was written in response to the 2003 "Latino Policy and Issues Brief," also produced by CSRC, recommending further research on Latino cultural legacy preservation efforts.]
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Identifying and Preserving the History of the Latino Visual Arts: Survey of Archival Initiatives and Recommendations
- Creators
- Tracy Grimm
- Resource Type
- Report
- Publisher
- UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center
- Series
- CSRC Research Report; Number 6
- Number of pages
- 13
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2005
- Academic Unit
- Library Administration
- Record Identifier
- 9984823064502771
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