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
Father Hidalgo rang the bell of Dolores, Los Angeles, 1979, Placita de Dolores, exterior, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, Alameda Street near Macy. This mural was commissioned to complement a replica of the Bell of Dolores, which was donated to Los Angeles by the Mexican government in 1968. When Father Hidalgo rang the original bell in Dolores, Mexico, on September 16, 1810, his action became the opening salvo of the Mexican Wars of Independence (from Spain). Hand-made ceramic tiles, 8' x 44', by Eduardo Carrillo. Sponsored by Board of Public Works. -- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 38, #42.
Type
image
Format
1 slide : col. 2 x 2 in. color slides slides (photographs)
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