GC 1359 CRA/LA Collection of Original Art on Paper

Repository:

Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of County

Span Dates:

1981-2008; bulk is 2006-2008

Extent:

98 Pieces (3 ov boxes, mc and loose pieces)

Language:

English

Conditions Governing Use:

Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder

Conditions Governing Access:

Research is by appointment only

Preferred Citation:

CRA/LA Collection of Original Art on Paper. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History

Related Holdings:

P-257 Chris Morland; P-258 Paul Slaughter

Abstract:

The CRA/LA Collection of Original Art on Paper consists primarily of photographs particularly silver gelatin and ambrotype prints. Watercolor and pastel; mixed media; linocut and block print; letterpress, serigraph; and cel vinyl on acetate. Subject matter and locale covers the city of Los Angeles, .

Seaver Center for Western History Research

Scope and Content:

The CRA/LA Collection of Original Art on Paper consists primarily of photographs particularly silver gelatin and ambrotype prints. Watercolor and pastel; mixed media; linocut and block print; letterpress, serigraph; and cel vinyl on acetate. Subject matter and locale covers the city of Los Angeles, California. Artists are William Acedo, Joyce Campbell, Carlos Figueroa, Cliff Garten, Daniel Gonzales, Raul Guerrero, Milano Kazanjian, Michael G. Levine, Chris Morland, Sonia Romero, John Smith, Neal Taylor with Elaine Fuess Parks, Pat Warner, and Ernesto Yerena.

Background Note:

The CRA/LA, a Designated Local Authority donated artwork to various southern California cultural institutions that were previously owned by the now-dissolved former agency, the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County received a portion, including the original art on paper managed by the Seaver Center but also paintings and other works of art managed by the Material Culture section of the History Department.

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Catalog Number Title Creation Date Description A.11485.2016-70 On Route to County 2006 Acedo, William; Serigraph; ed. 43/70; Framed A.11485.2016-71 Barley 2007 Campbell, Joyce; Photographic Fiber Based Print; "L.A. Botanical" Series; ed. 1/5; De-Framed A.11485.2016-72 Digitalis from Foxglove 2007 Campbell, Joyce; Photographic Fiber Based Print; "L.A. Botanical" Series; ed. 1/5; De-Framed A.11485.2016-73 LSA (Lysergic Acid Amide) from Morning Glory 2007 Campbell, Joyce; Photographic Fiber Based Print; "L.A. Botanical" Series; ed. 1/5; De-Framed A.11485.2016-74 Ricin, Castrol, Castor Oil from the Castor Plant 2007 Campbell, Joyce; Photographic Fiber Based Print; "L.A. Botanical" Series; ed. 1/5; De-Framed A.11485.2016-75 Sarsaponin from Yucca 2007 Campbell, Joyce; Photographic Fiber Based Print; "L.A. Botanical" Series; ed. 1/5; De-Framed A.11485.2016-76 Wild Oats 2007 Campbell, Joyce; Photographic Fiber Based Print; "L.A. Botanical" Series; ed. 1/5; De-Framed A.11485.2016-77 African Daisy 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed A.11485.2016-78 Barley Grass 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed A.11485.2016-79 Black-Eyed Susan 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; De-Framed A.11485.2016-80 Castor 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; De-Framed A.11485.2016-81 Chrysanthemum 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed A.11485.2016-82 Dandelion 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; De-Framed A.11485.2016-83 Datura 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed A.11485.2016-84 Feather Grass 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed A.11485.2016-85 Lamb's Quarter 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; De-Framed A.11485.2016-86 Lupine 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed A.11485.2016-87 Mallow 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; De-Framed A.11485.2016-88 Mystery 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed A.11485.2016-89 Mystery Shrub 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; De-Framed A.11485.2016-90 Wild Oats 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed A.11485.2016-91 California Fan Palm 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed A.11485.2016-92 Shiny Grass 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; De-Framed A.11485.2016-93 Small Feather Grass 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed A.11485.2016-94 Sunflower 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed A.11485.2016-95 Tobacco 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; De-Framed A.11485.2016-96 Tomato 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed A.11485.2016-97 Tumbleweed 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed A.11485.2016-98 Umbrella Grass 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed A.11485.2016-99 Willow 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed A.11485.2016-100 Yellow Clover 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed A.11485.2016-101 Grass Scene 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed A.11485.2016-102 Mustard 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed A.11485.2016-103 Deadly Night Shade 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed A.11485.2016-104 Cress 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed

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Catalog Number Title Creation Date Description A.11485.2016-105 Crow's Claw 2008 Campbell, Joyce; Ambrotype Print; "Crown Coach" Series; Unframed A.11485.2016-106 Atlantis Seafood 1988 Figueroa, Carlos; B&W Photograph, CRA Wilmington/L.A. Harbor Project Area; De-Framed

A.11485.2016-107 Strings-Column B 2008 Garten, Cliff; Product of Design for NoHo Commons Phase III Development; Giclée; ed. 2/20; De-Framed Gonzalez, Daniel; LetterPress on Cranes Letra; 220 lb. Archival Paper; "Los Angeles Loteria Series I"; ed. A.11485.2016-108 El Puente 2008 30/100; Unframed A.11485.2016-109 Leopard Lizard Sketch 1989 Guerrero, Raul; Watercolor on Paper; Design Proposal; De-Framed A.11485.2016-110 Tortoise and Hare Sketch 1989 Guerrero, Raul; Watercolor on Paper; Grand Hope Park Design Proposal; De-Framed A.11485.2016-111 Pink Wisteria 1989 Guerrero, Raul; Pastel on Brown Paper; Grand Hope Park Design Proposal; De-Framed A.11485.2016-112 White Wisteria 1989 Guerrero, Raul; Pastel on Brown Paper; Grand Hope Park Design Proposal; De-Framed A.11485.2016-113 Ant Wall Sketch 1989 Guerrero, Raul; Watercolor on Paper; Grand Hope Park Design Proposal; De-Framed A.11485.2016-114 Grape Design 1989 Guerrero, Raul; Watercolor on Paper; Grand Hope Park Design Proposal; De-Framed A.11485.2016-115 Hare in Desert 1989 Guerrero, Raul; Watercolor on Paper; Grand Hope Park Design Proposal; De-Framed A.11485.2016-116 Dancing at the Theatre 1981 Kazanjian, Milano; Mixed Media: Charcoal, Paint, Tape, amd Paper on Board; De-Framed A.11485.2016-117 Simultaneity in the Big Thicket: Ode to Billy Kluver 1984 Levine, Michael G.; two Type C color & 5 Black and White Prints; Framed A.11485.2016-118 Simultaneity in the Big Thicket: Amateur Theologian 1984 Levine, Michael G.; two Type C color & 5 Black and White Prints; Framed A.11485.2016-119 Simultaneity in the Big Thicket: Ohio: Paulina 1984 Levine, Michael G.; two Type C color & 5 Black and White Prints; Framed A.11485.2016-120 Untitled-Carnival #2 1985 Morland, Chris; B&W Photograph; ed. 1/20; De-Framed A.11485.2016-121 Untitled-Broadway Window a.k.a. "Taco Stand 1985 Morland, Chris; B&W Photograph; ed. 1/20; De-Framed

A.11485.2016-122 Untitled-Leroy's Jewelry #1 1985 Morland, Chris; B&W Photograph; Broadway after Laker's Victory Parade; ed. 1/20; De-Framed A.11485.2016-123 Untitled-Little Tokyo 1988 Morland, Chris; B&W Photograph; ed. 1/20; De-Framed A.11485.2016-124 Untitled-Bunker Hill 1985 Morland, Chris; B&W Photograph; ed. 1/20; De-Framed A.11485.2016-125 Untitled-Train Passing 1984 Morland, Chris; B&W Photograph; De-Framed A.11485.2016-126 Untitled-City Hall Terrace 1987 Morland, Chris; B&W Photograph; ed. 1/20; De-Framed A.11485.2016-127 Untitled-Chinatown 1985 Morland, Chris; B&W Photograph; ed. 1/20; De-Framed A.11485.2016-128 Untitled-Los Angeles Marathon II 1987 Morland, Chris; B&W Photograph; ed. 1/20; De-Framed A.11485.2016-129 Untitled-MOCA Plaza 1987 Morland, Chris; B&W Photograph; De-Framed A.11485.2016-130 Untitled- N.D. Morland, Chris; B&W Photograph; De-Framed

A.11485.2016-131 A is for Alligator 2007 Romero, Sonia; Linocut Print; "The Challenging Work of Alphabetical Transportation; ed. 3/25; Framed

A.11485.2016-132 C is for Chicken or "Chicken-Red" 2007 Romero, Sonia; Linocut Print; "The Challenging Work of Alphabetical Transportation; ed. 3/25; Framed

A.11485.2016-133 R is for Rhinoceros 2007 Romero, Sonia; Linocut Print; "The Challenging Work of Alphabetical Transportation; ed. 25/25; Framed

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Catalog Number Title Creation Date Description A.11485.2016-134 Tree of Spools 2006 Romero, Sonia; Block Print; "Strange Fruit" Series; Framed A.11485.2016-135 Antique Store, Sherman Way 04/29/07 7:30am 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-136 Bunker Hill 04/08/2007 6:00am 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-137 Centre Street Lofts 05/27/07 8:00pm 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; De-Framed A.11485.2016-138 Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center School o1/22/07 4:30am2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-139 East L.A. Market 04/29/07 7:30pm 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-140 El Portal Theatre 05/12/07 7:30pm 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-141 Welcome Park, San Pedro 05/14/07 5:00am 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; De-Framed A.11485.2016-142 Granny's House of Soul Food 02/08/07 4:30-6:30am 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-143 Hollenbeck Park 06/17/07 8:00pm 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-144 North Metro Station 02/28/07 6:00am 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-145 Leimert Park 02/04/07 4:40-6:30am 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-146 Longshoremen's Union Hall 05/28/07 5:30am 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; De-Framed A.11485.2016-147 MacArthur Park 05/26/07 7:30pm 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-148 Madrid Theatre 03/04/07 7:00am 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-149 Nate Holden Performing Arts Center 06/27/07 5:30am 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-150 Pacoima Open-Air Mall 02/17/07 5:00pm 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-151 Pacoima Wrecking Yards 02/11/07 6:30am 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-152 Produce Market 04/24/07 6:30am 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-153 Sears Tower 06/20/07 8:30pm 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-154 Sheraton Town House Apartments 06/20/07 8:30pm 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-155 Sherman Way @ Mason 02/10/07 6:00am 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-156 Sherman Way @ Reseda 02/07/07 6:30am 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-157 Staples Center 03/05/07 6:30pm 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-158 Taft Hotel 06/14/07 8:00pm 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-159 Theatre District 02/18/07 6:00pm 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-160 Warehouse District 04/20/07 6:00am 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-161 Warner Grand Theatre 06/02/07 8:00pm 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; De-Framed A.11485.2016-162 Watts Towers 01/25/07 6:30am 2007 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-163 Koreatown Gateway 01/23/08 6:30am 2008 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed A.11485.2016-164 Japanese American National Museum 01/31/08 6:30am 2008 Smith, John; Silver Gelatin Print; "Civil Twilight" Series; ed. 2/2; Unframed Taylor, Neal and Elaine Fuess Parks; Cel Vynil Painting on Acetate; Design Clothing Co. Roll-Down Doors A.11485.2016-165 Seven Roses N.D. Mural; Framed Warner, Pat; Acrylic Paint with Colored Pencil on Paper; Painting of Birds Sighted at Pierce college A.11485.2016-166 What We See 2004 Campus

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Catalog Number Title Creation Date Description Yerena, Ernesto; Letterpress on Cranes Lettra; 220 lb. Archival Paper; "Los Angeles Loteria Series I"; ed. A.11485.2016-167 El Norteño 2008 39/100; Unframed

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