Laura Aguilar Papers
Scope and Contents
This collection of papers consists mainly of printed material, photos and photocopied journal articles pertaining to the work of photographer Laura Aguilar. Included are images of her work with Latinas in Los Angeles and Mexico.
Dates
- Creation: 1986-2010
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research. To request to see the collection, please fill out an archival research application at http://chicano.ucla.edu/archival-research-application. Please note, two weeks notice is required.
Conditions Governing Use
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.
Biography
Laura Aguilar (1959-2018) was an American photographer born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley. She studied photography at East Los Angeles College and for more than thirty years she has shown her work extensively. Between 1993 and 2005, she was included in more than fifty exhibitions, showing in La Biennale di Venezia, Aperto 93, the Smithsonian Institution’s International Gallery in Washington D.C., and the International Center of Photography in New York City.
Extent
5.5 linear ft. (11 boxes (5.5 linear ft.))
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library for more information. Email: librarian@chicano.ucla.edu or 310-206-6052.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
These materials were donated by Laura Aguilar circa 2005.
- Title
- Laura Aguilar Papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Subtitle
- 1986-2010
- Author
- Xaviera Flores and Zaira Bernal
- Date
- 2019 December 9
- Description rules
- Dacs
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Mostly English. Some Spanish and German.
- Edition statement
- 3rd Edition
Revision Statements
- 2020 February 14: Revised to include new materials and more accurate arrangement.
Repository Details
Part of the Chicano Studies Research Center Library Repository
144 Haines Hall
Box 951544
Los Angeles California 90095-1544 United States
(310) 206-6052
(310) 206-1784 (Fax)
librarian@chicano.ucla.edu