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
Description
Compton past, present and future, Compton, 1995. Compton MetroRail Blue Line Station, exterior platform, Willowbrook Avenue at Compton Boulevard, Compton. These murals, mounted above the platform benches, examine the history of Compton with particular emphasis on the arrival of the various ethnic groups that have contributed to the character of the city. Included are a Native American, Spanish, Mestizo, Samoan, and African American. A tile mural at the station's entrance, designed by 11 local hish school students, portrays the musical traditions of each major ethnic group in Compton. The colums contain images of women and children and statements by residents of Compton. Ceramic tile, 6 panels (4' x 14' each), 2 triangular colums (8' x 2'), entry mural, 4' x 30'), by Eva Cockcroft. Sponsored by MTA Art Program. -- Dunitz, Street gallery, rev. 2nd ed., p. 236, #31.
Type
image
Format
3 slides : col. 2 x 2 in. color slides slides (photographs)
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