Raul Valdez Art Slides, 1976-1984

Fonds — Box: 3, Folder: 024

Scope and Contents Note

Previously cataloged as Slide 53. Slides show Valdez's murals, paintings, and painted sculptures. Works are listed chronologically from 1976 to 1984 and themes emphasize Chicano heritage and human rights.

The collection includes 43 original slides and four duplicates (noted in the inventory). One slide loaned to the artist in 2013.

The slides have been digitized. See the compact disc (CD) access copy.

Dates

Creation: 1976-1984

Biographical Sketch

Born in Del Rio, Texas, Raul Valdez (1947- ) is an artist and teacher known for murals with Mexican American themes painted in Austin. Valdez is also active in veterans' groups supporting peace in Central America.