Archives of American Art

A Finding Aid to the Hernán García Papers, 1981-1996, in the Archives of American Art

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.garchern
Creators:
Garcia, Hernan, 1935-
Dates:
1981-1996
Languages:
The records are in
English
and
Spanish
.
Physical Description:
0.2 Linear feet
Repository:
The Hernán García papers measure 0.2 linear feet and date from 1981 through 1996. Found are letters, a résumé, printed material, and a photograph that provide information about the life and career of this Cuban-born Miami artist.

Scope and Content Note

Scope and Content Note
This small collection consists primarily of letters concerning both personal and professional affairs. Correspondents include Anthony A. Ardavin, Agustín Eschevarria, Antonia Eiriz, Guido Llinás, Adolfo V. Nodal, and others. A number of letters concern biennials and upcoming exhibitions. Of special interest is a 1995 letter sent to García from the creators of the Memoria project, funded by The Getty, to document the work of Cuban artists living in the United States. Also found is one letter by Hernán García to the Kreisler Art Gallery in Madrid regarding his artwork. This small collection also contains scattered exhibition announcements and catalogs, including ones for the exhibitions Obra Puertorriqueña de Artistas Cubanos and Artistes Cubains en Amérique du Nord. Clippings, a résumé, and one black and white photograph of Hernán García are also found.

Arrangement

Arrangement
The collection is arranged into four series.
  • Series 1: Biographical Material, undated (Box 1, 1 folder)
  • Series 2: Letters, 1987-1996 (Box 1, 10 folders)
  • Series 3: Printed Materials, 1981-1996, undated (Box 1, 2 folders)
  • Series 4: Photograph, undated (Box 1, 1 folder)

Biographical Note

Biographical Note
Born in 1935 in Havana, García graduated from the Escuela de Publicidad de la Habana as a graphic designer. The artist was exiled in Spain and Puerto Rico where he studied illustration and painting before settling in Miami, Florida.

Administration

Author
Rosa M. Fernández
Provenance
Hernán García donated his papers in 1997 to the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Processing Information
Processing of the Hernán García papers was completed by Rosa M. Fernández in December, 1998. This collection, along with numerous other Latino collections, was acquired through the Archives 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 and is limited to the Washington, D.C. research facility.
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
Hernán García papers, 1981-1996. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Keywords

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Nodal, Adolfo V., 1950- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Llinás, Guido Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Martínez, Martha, 1920- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Eschevarria, Agustín Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Ardavin, Anthony A. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Eiriz Vazquez, Antonia T., 1931-1995 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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