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Archives of American Art
A Finding Aid to the Baruj Salinas Papers, 1971-1996, in the Archives of American Art
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.salibaru
- Creators:
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Salinas, Baruj
- Dates:
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1971-1996
- Languages:
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The records are inEnglishandSpanish.
- Physical Description:
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0.4 Linear feet
- Repository:
The papers of Cuban born painter Baruj Salinas measure 0.4 linear feet and date from 1971-1996. The collection documents the artist's prolific painting career and his friendships and professional relationships with a variety of contemporary artist in the U.S. and Europe. The papers of Baruj Salinas are an important addition to the documentation of Cuban-American art and artists.
Scope and Content Note
Scope and Content Note
The papers of Cuban born painter Baruj Salinas measure 0.4 linear feet and date from 1971-1996. The collection primarily consists of letters from friends and artists. Also found are diary entries, scattered financial and business papers, printed material, and photographs. Of special interest in the last series are photographs taken of a visit to the home and art studio of Spanish artist Joan Miró.
Arrangement
Arrangement
The collection is arranged as six series.
- Missing Title
- Series 1: Diary Entries, 1982 (box 1; 1 folder)
- Series 2: Letters Received, 1979-1996, undated (box 1; 21 folders)
- Series 3: Financial Papers, 1993-1994 (box 1; 1 folder)
- Series 4: Printed Material, 1976-1992, undated (box 1; 2 folders)
- Series 5: Photographs, 1971-1992, undated (box 1; 3 folders)
- Series 6: Miscellany, 1992 (box 1; 1 folder)
Biographical Note
Biographical Note
Born in Havana, painter Baruj Salinas' (b. 1938) career began in the field of architecture. He graduated from the University of Ohio with an architectural degree and left Cuba permanently in 1959. Salinas settled in Miami and later moved to Barcelona where he studied alongside artists Joan Miró and Antoni Tàpies.
Administration
Author
Rosa M. Fernández
Provenance
Baruj Salinas donated his papers to the Archives of American Art in 1997.
Processing Information
The collection was processed in 1997 by Rosa M. Fernández and the finding aid completed in 2001. This collection, along with numerous other Latino collections, was acquired through the 1996 "Latino Art Documentation Project" in South Florida with funding provided by the Smithsonian Institution's Center for Latino Initiatives.
Using the Collection
Restrictions on Access
The collection is open for research. Use requires an appointment.
Terms of 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
Baruj Salinas papers, 1971-1996. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Keywords
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