David Craven Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-785-BC
Scope and Content
The David Craven papers contain personal correspondence between Dr. Craven and a wide variety of Latin American artists and intellectuals, most notably, Cuban art critic, Gerardo Mosquera. Also included are a wide variety of newspapers, periodicals, newsletters, and books relating to the art, politics, and culture of Latin America, with specific emphasis on Cuba and Nicaragua. A number of postcards, greeting cards, art exhibition handbills, tourist information, and other miscellaneous papers and memorabilia are included in the collection as well.
Dates
- 1973-2006
Creator
- Craven, David, 1951-2012 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR naterial is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.
Biographical Information
Dr. David Craven had degrees in Art History from Vanderbilt University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was on the faculty at Duke University, the State University of New York at Cortland and was Professor of Art History at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Craven is recognized as a leading authority on the art and culture of the Nicaraguan Revolution, and his studies of Diego Rivera and Cuban art since 1959 have been widely celebrated. He has written 5 books and co-edited a 6th, while publishing many articles and review essays in the leading publications of 12 different countries. He has also given public lectures in English, Spanish and German, in over 40 different universities in Europe, the United States, Canada and Latin America and has been invited to lecture and write catalog essays for some of the world's foremost museums. Dr. Craven died on February 11, 2012.
Extent
2 boxes (1.66 cu. ft.)
Abstract
This collection contains papers of Dr. David Craven, a professor of Art History at the University of New Mexico. The papers relate to the art, politics, and culture of Latin America, with specific emphasis on Cuba and Nicaragua.
Separated Material
A substantial number of books, several record albums, and a musical score have been transferred to UNM University Libraries for cataloguing.
Processing Information
Ask reference librarian for access to unprocessed addition: 25 boxes plus oversized folder. B3-11A
Creator
- Craven, David, 1951-2012 (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the David Craven Papers, 1973-2006
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- P. Meyer
- Date
- © 2007
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu