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Archives of American Art
A Finding Aid to the José Moya del Piño Papers, 1924-1973, in the Archives of American Art
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.moyadel
- Creators:
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Moya del Pino, Jose, 1891-1969
- Dates:
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1924-1973
- Languages:
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Material is in English and Spanish.
- Physical Description:
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0.6 Linear feet
- Repository:
The papers of painter José Moya del Piño measure 0.6 linear feet and date from 1924 to 1973. The papers provide scattered documentation of Moya del Piño's career as an artist through correspondence between Moya del Piño and friends and fellow artists, professional activity files including writings by Moya del Piño and photographs of him and his artwork, and sketches and four sketchbooks.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The papers of painter José Moya del Piño measure 0.6 linear feet and date from 1924 to 1973. The papers provide scattered documentation of Moya del Piño's career as an artist through correspondence between Moya del Piño and friends and fellow artists, professional activity files including writings by Moya del Piño and photographs of him and his artwork, and sketches and sketchbooks.
Arrangement
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into three series.
- Series 1: Correspondence, 1924-1973 (0.1 linear feet; Box 1)
- Series 2: Professional Activity Files, 1924-1969 (0.2 linear feet; Boxes 1-2)
- Series 3: Artwork, circa 1934-1947 (0.3 linear feet; Boxes 1-2, OV 3)
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
José Moya del Piño (1891–1969) was a Spanish-born American painter, muralist and educator. He associated with the Post-impressionists of Spain and the Depression-era muralists in the San Francisco Bay Area. He taught classes at the San Francisco Art Students League, San Francisco Art Institute, and the College of Marin.
Administration
Author
Ricky Gomez
Existence and Location of Copies
The collection is available on 35mm microfilm reel 3830 at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan. Researchers should note that the arrangement of material described in the container inventory does not reflect the arrangement of the collection on microfilm
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1977-1982 by Tina (Clementina Moya) Kun, daughter of José Moya del Piño.
Processing Information
The papers were microfilmed on reel 3830 after receipt. The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Ricky Gomez in 2023.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
Conditions Governing Use
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Preferred Citation
José Moya del Piño papers, 1924-1973. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Related Materials
Related Materials
Also found in the Archives of American Art is an oral history interview with José Moya del Piño conducted by Mary McChesney, September 10, 1964.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Painters -- California | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Latino and Latin American artists | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sketchbooks | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Educators -- California | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Muralists -- California | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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