The files represent Ms. Dunitz' personal collection of materials collected over the years of her involvement in documenting and preserving Los Angeles murals. They are available for consultation in the Helen Topping Architecture and Fine Arts Library, University of Southern California. For an appointment, contact the Library at (213) 740-1956. The images are accessible for fair use. However, muralists retain all rights to their work, and Robin Dunitz retains copyright for the images. Any requests for permission to reproduce the images must be directed to: Robin Dunitz, 503-764-9897, rjdunitz@comcast.net USC Helen Topping Architecture and Fine Arts Library Watt Hall 4d, USC, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0294 afa@usc.edu
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Gabrielino nation: Spirit of the sage, San Pedro, 1995. A-1 Photo, exterior, 1306 Pacific Avenue (at 13th Street), San Pedro. A tribute to the indigenous people who originally lived in the area. The main figure is Vera Rocha, the current Gabrielino chief. The sage is a sacred plant to the Gabrielinos, used in the spiritual rituals. They are trying to save the last white sage fields in the area. (Photo on page 239). Acrylic, 20' x 130', by Johanna Poethig and Roberto Salas. Sponsored by Social and Public Art Resource Center. -- Dunitz, Street gallery, rev. 2nd ed., p. 246, #20.
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image
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2 slides : col. 2 x 2 in. color slides slides (photographs)
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