Rosita Fernandez - Painting by Frank Puente, 1983
Series Description
Series XII: Artifacts and Framed Material, 1983-1997, undated
Arranged alphabetically by artist. The artifacts include Hugo Guerrero’s accordion and instrument cases and a public address speaker signed by Michael Salgado and Isidro “El Indio” Lopez, respectively. There is also a life-size cardboard cut-out Coca-Cola advertisement featuring Selena and two cardboard movie posters for the Selena film.
Framed material includes paintings, photographs, and posters. Rosita Fernandez is particularly well-represented with a portrait painted by Frank Puente Harris, an illustrated song dedicated to her by David Kresh, and an event poster for her 60th Anniversary at La Villita Assembly Hall. There are also posters of Freddie Martinez and Selena. As well as a framed copy of Siempre Tu Eres CD by Jackie y Los Romanticos. It is also arranged alphabetically by artist.
Dates
- 1983
Creator
- From the Collection: Hernández, Ramón (Person)
Language of Materials
The collection contains materials in English, Spanish, and Japanese.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 175 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 253 boxes (75 hanging costumes, oversized materials, artifacts, and framed objects. )
Repository Details
Part of the The Wittliff Collections Repository
