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Collection number: MSS-2005-11-15 SJSU Special Collections & Archives Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library San José State University One Washington Square San José, CA 95192-0028 Phone: (408) 808-2062 Fax: (408) 808-2063 Email: special.collections@sjsu.edu URL: http://www.sjlibrary.org/research/special/special_coll/ Finding aid funded by the generous support of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). Processed by: Elizabeth Lopez Date Completed: 2009 Encoded by: Elizabeth Lopez 2009 Trustees of the California State University. All rights reserved. Descriptive Summary Title: Ricardo Favela Royal Dates: 1971-2005 Bulk Dates: 1974-1980 Collection number: MSS-2005-11-15 Creator: Royal Chicano Air Force Collection Size: 12 folders(188 posters) Repository: San José State University. Library. San José, California 95192-0028 Abstract: The Royal was donated by artist and activist, Ricardo Favela in 2005. The Royal Chicano Air Force (RCAF), a Sacramento-based Chicano artist collective was established in 1969 by José Montoya, Esteban Villa, Juanishi Orosco, Ricardo Favela, and Rudy Cuellar. The collection consists of 188 posters produced by the founding members, as well as posters by Xico González and Manuel Rios dating from 2001 to 2005. The collection is arranged into a single series: Series I. Poster Art, 1971-2005. Physical location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog Languages represented in the collection: EnglishSpanish Access The collection is open for research. Publication Rights MSS-2005-11-15 2
Ricardo Favela has assigned copyright to the San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives where he is the copyright holder. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Special Collections & Archives as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital reproductions of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes. Preferred Citation Ricardo Favela Royal, MSS-2005-11-15, San José State University Library Special Collections and Archives. Processing Information Collection processed and finding aid EAD encoded by Elizabeth Lopez in 2009. Reviewed by Danelle Moon. Project Information This finding aid was created as part of the Survey and Cataloging Project, a two-year San José State University Library grant project funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. The project began in 2008. The Project Director is Danelle Moon. The Project Archivist is Erin Louthen. Organizational History The Royal Chicano Air Force is an artistic collective based in Sacramento. Initially named the Rebel Chicano Art Front, the RCAF was founded in 1969 to express the goals of the Chicano civil rights and labor organizing movement of the United Farm Workers. Its mission was to make available to the Chicano community a bilingual/bicultural arts center where artists could come together, exchange ideas, provide mutual support, and make available to the public artistic, cultural, and educational programs and events. The founding members of the RCAF include José Montoya, Esteban Villa, Juanishi V. Orosco, Ricardo Favela, and Rudy Cuellar. Montoya and Villa knew of each other through their involvement in the Mexican American Liberation Art Front and the California College of Arts and Crafts. During the Chicano Movement students pressured colleges and universities to diversify their faculties. As a result, Montoya and Villa were hired as professors of art at California State University, Sacramento. Their academic positions gave them the creative freedom to initiate programmatic exchanges between the university and the barrio community. Through this effort they initiated many programs including the Barrio Art Program, which required university students to go out into the community including senior centers to teach art courses. In 1972 the RCAF created the not-for-profit Centro De Artistas Chicanos, a community based organization, which became the spring-board for all types of Sacramento community programs, such as La Nueva Raza Bookstore (with its Galería Posada), Aeronaves de Aztlán (Automotive Repair Garage), RCAF Danzantes (Cultural Dance venue), Barrio Art Program, and the RCAF Graphics and Design Center. By 1977, the Centro de Artistas Chicanos and Breakfast for Niños Program (a community non-profit program that fed children before school) joined forces to create the Cultural Affairs Project, which further funded their many community services. The RCAF is best known for its mural paintings, poster art production, and individual artistic contributions. The artists of the Centro have produced murals and exhibitions from San Diego to Seattle. The success of the RCAF to engage communities to express their Chicano culture, history and struggle for equal rights, is a testament to the spirit of the collective and it's significance in the Chicano community and in American society. While the "RCAF" originally stood for the Rebel Chicano Art Front, people confused the letters with the acronym for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Montoya and his fellow officers capitalized on the misunderstanding, and in good humor adopted the name Royal Chicano Air Force. This new identity found its way into their wardrobe, as well as their highly successful silk screen poster program, which began to disseminate the World War I aviator and brainstorming bi-winged planes as icons. The RCAF gained a well-deserved reputation for outrageous humor, fine art posters, murals, and community activism. Their pioneering spirit throughout the 1970s and early 1980s was well-known in the California Chicano community, and continues to the present. Bibliography: Royal Chicano Air Force. The RCAF Homepage. http://www.rcaf.info/ (accessed April 1, 2009). Scope and Content The Ricardo Favela Royal Chicano Air Force collection was donated by artist and activist, Ricardo Favela in 2005. The Royal Chicano Air Force (RCAF), a Sacramento-based Chicano artist collective, was established in 1969 by José Montoya, Esteban Villa, Juanishi Orosco, Ricardo Favela, and Rudy Cuellar. The collection consist of 187 posters produced by the founding members, as well as posters by Xico González and Manuel Rios dating 1971-2005 (bulk 1974-1980). The collection represents the 40 years of poster art production by the RCAF. The RCAF Poster Collection primarily consists of announcement posters for community-based programs and events held by the community of Sacramento and students at the California State University, Sacramento. These posters reflect the historical, cultural, and political expressions of the Chicano community in Sacramento. Other posters in the collection include posters from two calendar series, Calendario de Comida [Calendar of Food] and Calendario de Amor [Calendar of Love], which promote Chicano culture and history and a series of posters sponsored by the California State Department of Mental Health. Arrangement MSS-2005-11-15 3
The collection is arranged into a single series: Series I: Poster Art, 1971-2005. The series is divided into three subseries: Subseries A: Announcement Posters, Subseries B: Calendars and Subseries C: California State Department of Mental Health Posters. Indexing Terms The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog. Art, American -- California -- 20th century Mexican American artists -- California Mexican American posters Royal Chicano Air Force -- Posters Related Material Royal Chicano Air Force Archives, CEMA 8, Department of Special Collections, University Libraries, University of California, Santa Barbara. The Royal Chicano Air Force posters, 1970-1980, MSS 2001/05. Department of Special Collections and University Archives, California State University, Sacramento. Series I : Poster Art 1971-2005 (1974-1980) Physical Description: 12 folders Series Scope and Content Summary This series is reflective of the poster art production made by individual members of the Royal Chicano Air Force. Arrangement This series is divided into three subseries: Subseries A: Announcement Posters, Subseries B: Calendars and Subseries C: California State Department of Mental Health Posters. Each subseries is divided either alphabetically by creator or chronologically by year and month as noted below. Physical Description: 10 folders Subseries Scope and Content Summary The subseries consist of announcement posters for community-based programs and events held by the community of Sacramento and students at the California State University, Sacramento. Arrangement This subseries is arranged alphabetically by artist name. Folder: 1 Cuellar, Rudy 1st Prize 65 Chevy, Physical Description: Paper size: 17½ x 23 in; 1974. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for "1st Prize '65 Chevy'." Image of a brown Chevrolet. Florescent pink and green type on white background. 3 Pianos 3 Xicanos, Physical Description: Paper size:23 x 17 ½ in; 1980. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for "3 Pianos 3 Xicanos." Image of piano keys on a purple/red gradation background. 3rd East Yolo Concilio Baile, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1974. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for "3rd East Yolo Concilio Baile." Image of a yellow/orange circle with a magenta howling dog and magenta guitar. Four yellow/orange quarter moons surround the circle. The background is blue/black with white speckles. MSS-2005-11-15 4
5 de Mayo Celebración, Physical Description: Paper size: 23 x 17 in; 1975. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "5 de Mayo Celebración." Colors: red, green, white, purple/black. Divided into four squares and bottom two have a rose with one red tear falling from its petal. 10 y 6 de Septiembre, Physical Description: Paper size 22 x 17 ½ in; 1977. Signed. Description: Announcement poster for 10 y 6 de Septiembre. Image of brown eagle holding serpent and UFW flag on blue background with black and pink type. Bailen con los Elegantes, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 x 17 ½ in; 1977. Signed. Description: Announcement poster for 10 y 6 de Septiembre. Image of brown eagle holding serpent and UFW flag on blue background with black and pink type. Benefit Dance Sociedad Guadalupana, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 ½ x 17 ½ in; n.d. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for Benefit Dance Sociedad Guadalupana Baseball Team. Image of a 'lowrider' with a bat ready to hit a baseball on an orange/yellow gradated background. Bilingual Education Says Twice as Much, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1975. Unsigned. Description: Two beige and brown profiles. Their mouths emit the Aztec symbol for speech from the codices. The background is blue gradation with brown type. Chicano Graffitti, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1974. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for Chicano Graffitti Sacra State University Student Art Gallery. Image of orange/brown/yellow fist holding pencils and brushes. Cinco de Mayo, Physical Description: Paper size: 23 x 17 ½ in; 1974. Unsigned. Description: Depiction of a battle scene on top, cursive "Cinco de Mayo," black type at bottom, and pink border. Dia de la Raza, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1974. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for Dia de la Raza. Image of yellow table and plate with smoke that makes picture of South America/North America. The background is blue/purple with white speckles. Día de Salud Rural, Physical Description: Paper size: 21 x 15 in; 1976. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Día de Salud Rural." Image of an orange/yellow gradated shape of the state of California. MSS-2005-11-15 5
Easter Tardeada, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 ½ x 17 ½ in; 1978. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Easter Tardeada." Colors: yellow, lime green, white, dark green and orange. Image of soccer players behind a net. Emiliano Zapata Park, Physical Description: Paper size: 23 x 17 in; 1972. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Emiliano Zapata Park." Xeroxed photo-silkscreen image of Emiliano Zapata. Fiesta del Maíz, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 ½ x 17 ½ in; 1977. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for "Fiesta del Maíz." Image of an orange ear of corn with two green leaves on an orange fading into yellow background. Guatemala Earthquake, Physical Description: Paper size: 23 x 17 ½ in; 1978. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Guatemala Earthquake." Orange and black photo silkscreen of Guatemalan women. HUPA-Benefit Dance, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1974. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for "Benefit Dance--Hupa Facilities Aud[itorium]". Image of a red, white and black circle. There are fourteen hearts surrounding the center circle. In the Country Workshops (DQU), Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1973. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for In the Country Workshops (DQU). DQU symbol on top left corner, a red UFW flag is located in the lower left corner. Red and black background. Jumping Contest, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 x 16 in; 1978. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Jumping Contest." Image of the front of a blue 'lowrider' car, white and black type. Kermes, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 x 18 in; 1975. Unsigned. Description: Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in fluorescent pink, gold, green and dark purple. La Carpa de los Rasquachis, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 x 17 in; 1973. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "La Carpa de los Rascuachis." Gold winged god, flying towards the viewer. Gold mountains on a red/yellow gradation background. MSS-2005-11-15 6
Lowrider Carrucha Show, Physical Description: Paper size: 29 ½ x 23 in; 1978. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Lowrider Carrucha Show." Image of a blue, red and gold car on a black to blue gradation background. Menudo Benefit, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1974. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for "Menudo Benefit." Image of a large bowl with a rooster on its ledge. The background is an orange/yellow gradated semi-circle. Mercado de las Flores Lowrider Show, Physical Description: Paper size: 23 x 17 ½ in; 1974. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for Mercado de las Flores Lowrider Show. Image of a red lowrider car in the center. Black and red type in white background. Mexican American Awards Night CUNA, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; n.d. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Mexican American Awards Night." The image of a silhouetted man with a bow and arrow on an orange circle. The background is mauve gradation. Folder: 2 Favela, Ricardo 16th de Sept., Physical Description: Paper size: 19 x 12 ½ in; 1976. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for "16th de Sept[iembre] - Día de la Independencia. Navy blue lettering on a multicolored background. Dance Benefit for Yes on 14, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1973. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for "Dance Benefit for Yes on 14." Black huelga eagle on on blue, purple, yellow background. Dia de las Madres, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1976. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Dia de las Madres." Image of a Virgin wearing a blue shawl decorated with stars against a background that is divided in half and shows an orange moon and an orange sun against the mountains and the ocean on each side. The general background is multicolored. Dia de las Madres button prints, Physical Description: Paper size: 8 1/2 x 11 in; 1978. Unsigned. Description: Button prints for Dia de las Madres. Yellow and red with a rose in the center. Dia de las Madres Celebración, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 ½ x 17 ¼ in; 1978. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Dia de las Madres Celebración." Image of a pink rose on a yellow, pink, and green circular background. That image is on a rectangular background. MSS-2005-11-15 7
El Partido de la Raza Unida Benefit Dance, Physical Description: Paper size: 28 x 22 ½ in; 1973. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for "El Partido de la Raza Unida." Five colors: burnt umber, orange, red, blue, and black with black type. El Shorty Penney de Dina, Physical Description: Page Size: 24 x 18 in; 1978. Unsigned. Description: Black and white image of skeleton wearing a suit and hat. ESC, Physical Description: Paper Size: 25x19 in; 1975. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for ESC (Educational Service Center). Brown ESC symbol surrounded by flame-like design on yellow background. In Search of Mr. Con Safos, Physical Description: Paper size: 26 x 40 in; 1989-1990. Photo-silkscreen. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for "In Search of Mr. Con Safos" RCAF Retrospective Poster Art Exhibit. Image of a photo-silkscreen of the Royal Chicano Air Force members in a jeep. Justicia para los Campesinos! No Compren en Safeway, Physical Description: Paper size: 28 ½ x 22 in; 1972. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for "Justicia para los Campesinos." White eagle, red and white type on red background. Pan Dulce, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 x 17 in; 1971. Signed. Description: Announcement poster for "Pan Dulce." Red background, black border and white Aztec face motif. San Pedro es Chicano, Physical Description: Paper size: 22.5 x 17.5 in; 1976. Unsigned. Description: Center circle is red, green and blue with yellow, red and black squares. In the four corners black type poem written by Arnoldo Solis on a yellow background. Student Development Center, Physical Description: Paper size: 14 x 11 in; 1981. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Student Development Center." Image of a stylized Aztec God head. Blue type on a peach and yellow background. Tardeada, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 18 in; 1974. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Tardeada, Música, y Antojitos." Blue and red type eagle on a blue, red and yellow abstracted design. MSS-2005-11-15 8
UFW Community Meeting, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 ¾ x 17 5/8 in; 1977. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "UFW Community Meeting." Image of a black UFW eagle on a red background. Willie Brown, Physical Description: Paper size: 28 x 22 in; 1972. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for "Willie Brown." Red, yellow, and green gradation silhouette of Willie Brown. Donate, artist: Favela, Ricardo and Daniel de Siga; Physical Description: Paper size: 24 x 16 ½ in; 2000. Signed. Description: Donation poster for El centro de la Raza. Image of tow truck towing car on pink fade to blue to green background. Día de los Muertos #3, artist: Favela, Ricardo and Esteban Villa; Physical Description: Paper size: 22 ½ x 17 ½ in; 1977. Signed. Description: Announcement Poster for "Día de los Muertos #3." Central image of a brown and white skull wearing a hat and has a gold tooth with diamond in it. Blue border background has 12 different colored flowers whose center is a skull image. Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros, artist: Favela, Ricardo and Max Garcia; Physical Description: Paper size: 26 x 20 in; 1973. Unsigned. Lithograph. Description: Announcement poster for Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros art exhibit. Large face of a man wearing helmet with the RCAF logo, cactus and UFW eagle. A Rebirth in the Barrio, artist: Favela, Ricardo, José Montoya, and Esteban Villa; Physical Description: Paper Size: 28 x 19 in; 1997. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for A Rebirth in the Barrio. Collage images of the Washington Neighborhood Center with a black border. Folder: 3 Gonzalez, Louie 7th Annual Operation X-Mas Unity, Physical Description: Paper size: 26 x 20 in; 1980. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Seventh Annual Operation X-Mas Unity." Geometric design of transparent colors: yellow, red, and blue. 8 Días del Mundo Chicano, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 16 in; 1975. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for "8 Días del Mundo Chicano." Enlarged image of a Lotería card with a sugar skull named 'Hermelinda'. Inside the eye sockets is the letter 'c' and 's'. The number of the card is three and the title reads: "La Calavera". The Lotería card is placed against a black background. MSS-2005-11-15 9
Adelante con Café, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 ½ x 17 ½ in; 1978. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Adelante con Cafe." Image of a red circle with a yellow center. There are large black letters "CAFE" in the yellow area. The background is blue gradation. Breakfast for Niños at Curbstone, Physical Description: Paper size: 18 ½ x 12 ½ in; 1977. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Breakfast for Niños at Curbstone." Orange, white and light blue squares within each other. On a brown background in light blue, pink, orange and yellow. Calendario Cinco de Mayo, Physical Description: Paper size: 24 x 36 in; 1980. Unsigned. Photo-silkscreen. Description: Announcement Poster for "Calendario Cinco de Mayo - Baile." Altered photo-silkscreen of a woman dancing on a textured background. Colors are: gray, yellow, green, florecent orange, and light blue. Club Social Los Lobos, Physical Description: Paper size: 18 ½ x 22 ½ in; 1978. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Club Social Lobos Car Show." Image of a dog with a cigar in its mouth. He is wearing a brown hat, bow tie and vest. Brown type on an orange/yellow gradated background. Comprehensive Youth Program, Physical Description: Paper size: 24 x 18 ½ in; n.d. Signed. Description: Announcement Poster for "Comprehensive Youth Program." Image of a target-like sun connected to a semicircular shape where one can see the stars and the sun rays. The bottom part of the print is a lime-green rectangular shape with black lettering. Demonstration and March, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 ½ x 17 ½ in; 1977. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Demonstration and March." On a black background, gradated type. Día de los Muertos, Physical Description: Paper size: 24 x 18 ½ in; 1978. Unsigned. Photo-silkscreen. Description:Announcement poster for "Día de los Muertos." Photo-silkscreened image of Mictlantecuhtli (Aztec god of death) with red eyes on black background. Black type on red background. Día de los Muertos, Physical Description: Paper size: 36 x 17 in; 1978. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for "Día de los Muertos Mask Exhibit." Black and white image of an Aztec god statue. White type on black background. MSS-2005-11-15 10
Diogenes, Physical Description: Paper size: 20 x 9 ¾ in; 1980. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Diogenes." Image of gold lamp with a red flame. The background is blue with black type that reads: "Diogenes" seven times. Below the image there is type in gold and red on black background. DQU, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1977. Signed. Description: Announcement Poster for "DQU Benefit." White/yellow/orange/pink gradated type on a brown background. Fiesta del Maiz, Physical Description: Paper size: 27 x 21 in; 1980. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Fiesta del Maiz." Green, blue, white, and purple Aztec god on an orange and yellow background with gold type. Free Narciso & Perez, Physical Description: Paper size: 24 x 15 ½ in; 1977. Unsigned. Photo-silkscreen. Description: Announcement Poster for "Free Narcisco & Perez." Colors: fluorescent orange, yellow, white, black, and maroon. Photo-silkscreened images of Leonora Perez and Filipina Narciso. Image, Physical Description: Paper size: 19 x 25 in; 1976. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Image." Image of multicolored mountain range with black script and a multicolored sun. International Women s Year, Physical Description: Paper size: 19 x 25 in; 1976. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "International Women's Year." Images of two indigenous women-one is leaning on the other, and two young girl faces. Gray, green and red type on a yellow background. Jamaica, Physical Description: Paper size: 18 ½ x 24 in; 1982. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Jamaica." A Posada image with seven skeletal images on an orange/yellow gradated background. White and brown type. La MECHA Club, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 ½ x 19 in; 1975. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "La MECHA Club." Image of a green chili pepper in the center. Black script in the pepper reads: "Cultura." A geometric pattern of red, green, blue and yellow borders a yellow and green background. MSS-2005-11-15 11
La Voz de Aztlán, Physical Description: Paper size: 18 ½ x 24 in; 1978. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "La Voz de Aztlán." Abstract image in magenta, brown, yellow, orange and green. Los Lupeños de San José, Physical Description: Paper size: 24 x 18 ½ in; 1979. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Los Lupe os de San José." Image of a woman's orange legs dancing. She is twirling her florescent red, yellow, green and blue ruffled skirt. Fluorescent orange, florescent red, white, yellow, green and blue type. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Physical Description: Paper size: 23 x 17 ½ in; 1980. Unsigned. Description: Image of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla on a red and yellow gradated background. Operation Christmas Unity, Physical Description: Paper size: 24 x 19 in; 1980. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Operation Christmas Unity." Image of an abstracted green tree on an orange/yellow gradated background and a maroon geometric area below the tree. Rally & March for Narciso & Perez, Physical Description: Paper size: 23 ½ x 18 ½ in; 1977. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Rally & March for Narciso & Perez." Green, orange, yellow, white and ochre type on a black background. Salsa Series Dance # Four, Physical Description: Paper size: 19 x 25 in; 1978. Signed. Description: Announcement Poster for "Salsa Series Dance # Four." Image of a bowl with vegetables in the center. Blue gradation background with black type. Salsa Night, Physical Description: Paper size: 24 x 18 ½ in; 1978. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Salsa Night." Red, green, white, yellow, magenta, and light blue type on a dark blue background. Teatro de CSUS Bilingüe, Physical Description: Paper size: 24 x 19 in; 1978. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Teatro de CSUS Bilingüe." An image of a red and yellow sun on a blue background. Youth Awareness Workshop, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 ½ in; 1976. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Youth Awareness Workshop." Gold circular design with black type on red background. MSS-2005-11-15 12
La Raza Bookstore, artist: Gonzalez, Louie and Dave Contreras; Physical Description: Paper size: 18 x 12 in; n.d. Unsigned. Paper bag. Description: Image of a yellow "Raza Bookstore" printed on a paper bag with red and green type. A Tribute to José Guadalupe Posada, artist: Gonzalez, Louie and Rudy Cuellar; Physical Description: Paper size: 23 x 17 in; 1980. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "A Tribute to José Guadalupe Posada." Images of Posada and his son about 1900 and a photo-silkscreened image of a female skeleton from the Diego Rivera mural in the 'Hotel de Prado', in Mexico City, "Suena [sic] de una tarde dominical en la Alameda Central." Red background. Mexican Independence, artist: Gonzalez, Louie and Rudy Cuellar; Physical Description: Paper size: 24 x 19 in; 1980. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Mexican Independence." Colors: Green, white, red and gold. Green/gold gradation with gold type. Murales, artist: Gonzalez, Louie and Rudy Cuellar; Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1975. Unsigned. Photo-Silkscreen. Description: Announcement Poster for "Murales." The central image in black and purple is a photo-silkscreen of RCAF members. This central image is flanked by Chicano iconography. Folder: 4 González, Xico 1st Annual Dolores Huerta Activitst Recognition Dinner, Physical Description: Paper size: 23 x 17 ½ in; 2003. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for 1st Annual Dolores Huerta Activist Recognition Dinner. Silhouette image of Dolores Huerta s face, UFW eagle, and sun in top right corner. White and red background and white type. 2nd Annual Dolores Huerta Activist Recognition Dinner, Physical Description: Paper size: 23 x 17 ½ in; 2004. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for 2nd Annual Dolores Huerta Activist Recognition Dinner. Silhouette image of Dolores Huerta s face, UFW eagle, and sun in top right corner. White and black background and white type. 2nd Annual César Chávez Day, Physical Description: Paper size: 24 x 18 in; 2004. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for 2nd Annual César Chávez Day. Image of UFW eagle with marble painting in red, blue and yellow. White and black background with red, yellow, and black type. A.Chican.Arte Exhibit, Physical Description: Paper size: 20 x 14 ½ in; 2002. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for A.Chican.Arte Exhibit. Image of Emiliano Zapata on burgundy background with black type. MSS-2005-11-15 13
Arafat, Physical Description: Paper size: 29 ¾ x 22 in; 2004. Unsigned. Description: Image of Yasser Arafat and Palestinian flags in red, green, and black on black background. Red and green type. Arte Revoltoso, Physical Description: Paper size: 23 x 17 ½ in; 2005. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for Arte Revoltoso: A Flash Art Exhibit by Xico González. Image of Xico González, Geronimo, and Apache warriors in a blue and yellow background. César Chávez Day, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 x 15 in; 2003. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for 1st Annual César Chávez Day. Face of César Chávez inside a white circle. Black images of two serpents and the UFW eagle on red background. Cinco de Mayo: Feria de la Primavera, Physical Description: Paper size: 17 ½ x 22 in; 2005. Unsigned. Description: Annoucement poster for Cinco de Mayo: Feria de la Primavera. Image of pyramid at Monte Alban on red background. Yellow and blue type of black background. Defeat Bush & Compañía, Physical Description: Paper size: 19 ½ x 14 ¼ in; 2004. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for Defeat Bush & Compañía. Red image of George Bush s face on black background. Red, white, orange, and yellow type. Diga No! a la Prop. 54 / Vote No on Prop.54, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 x 27 ¾ in; 2003. Unsigned. Description: Two blue and pink banners for no on Proposition 54. Blue and pink type on banners read No Eliminen las Razas, Eliminen al Racisco and Don t Erase Race, Erase Racism. El Terminator, Physical Description: Paper size: 23 x 17 ½ in; 2004. Unsigned. Description: Black and White mock up Terminator poster with humorous remarks. Enrique Chagoya, Physical Description: Paper size: 4 x 17 in; 2005. Unsigned. Description: Announcement banner for Enrique Chagoya. Image of the Virgin Mary and two nuns on red, orange, and yellow background. Red and yellow type on black background. Favela, Physical Description: Paper size: 20 x 15 in; 2005. Unsigned. Description: Red and black portrait of Ricardo Favela on blue background. Red star at bottom with yellow type FAVELA. MSS-2005-11-15 14
La Mano Fea, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 ½ x 18 ¼ in; 2004. Unsigned. Photo-silkscreen. Description: Announcement poster for La Mano Fea. Photo-silkscreened photograph of cast members on black background. Red and white type. Latino Festival, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 ½ x 17 ½ in; 2004. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for Latino Festival. Image of yellow and blue sun on yellow background. White and blue type. Maíz (Pa Phil), Physical Description: Paper size: 18 ½ x 23 in; 2005. Unsigned. Description: Close up image of Subcomandante Marcos s face in red, wearing black mask and green hat. Yellow star at bottom left corner. Maíz poem in red and yellow type at the top left corner written by Phil Goldvarg. Montoya, Physical Description: Paper size: 18 x 12 in; 2005. Unsigned. Description: Gray, brown, green portrait of José Montoya on black background. Red star and yellow type MONTOYA. Noche D Cultura, Physical Description: Paper size: 21 ¼ x 17 ¼ in; 2001. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for Noche D Cultura. Image of green hieroglyphic of two men. Red and green type on white background. Royal Chicano Air Force Poster Art Exhibition, Physical Description: Paper size: 19 ½ x 13 in; 2000. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for Royal Chicano Air Force Art Exhibition. Image of eagle with serpent on orange background with black type. Semana de la Raza, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 x 15 ½ in; 2004. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for Semana de la Raza. Image of warrior with skeleton penacho. Blue, green, red, and gray colors. Blue and yellow type. Thai Art, Physical Description: Paper size: 21 x 16 in; 2005. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for Thai Art exhibit. Image of Buddha in the center with beige, blue, and green background with multi-colored type. Ultima Cena, Physical Description: Paper size: 20 x 25 in; 2004. Unsigned. Description: Depiction of the last supper in brown and black with white skeleton faces. MSS-2005-11-15 15
Walk out to a Teach-In, Physical Description: Paper size: 23 x 14 in; 2004. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for Walk out to a Teach-In. Blue silhouette image of Ernesto Che Guevara, blue rectangles on white background. Blue and white type. We Want You To Join The Brown Syndicate (El Sindicato), Physical Description: Paper size: 5 ¼ x 12 ½ in; 2004. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for The Brown Syndicate. Black and red images of Ernesto Che Guevara and Frida Kahlo on light brown background. Folder: 5 González, Xico (Spray Paint posters) CHE, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 x 17 in; 2004. Signed. Spray paint. Description: Image of Ernesto Che Guevara wearing beret and green star with CHE type at bottom. Colors: Blue, silver, black, green, and gold. EZLN (Ejército Zapatista de Liberación Nacional), Physical Description: Paper size: 22 x 17 ½ in; 2004. Signed. Spray paint. Description: Image of Emiliano Zapata wearing hat and silver star with EZLN type at the bottom. Colors: Green, brown, and black. Fidel, Physical Description: Paper size: 19 x 13 ½ in; 2002. Signed. Spray Paint. Description: Red and gray image of Fidel Castro with Cuban flag at the top. Gray background with red border. Frida, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 x 17 ½ in; 2002. Signed. Spray Paint. Description: Image of Frida Kahlo wearing multicolored head piece on black background, yellow star and FRIDA type at bottom. Colors: Silver, purple, yellow, pink, black, green. Malcolm Equis, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 ½ x 15 in; 2003-2004. Unsigned. Silkscreen and Spray paint. Description: Black and green image of Malcolm X on red background with quote in red letters that states, "All of us are black first, and everything else second." My Soul is My Witness, Physical Description: Paper size: 23 x 15 ¾ in; 2004. Unsigned. Spray Paint. Description: Announcement poster for My Soul is My Witness. Image of Angela Davis with black afro and red face on blue background. Other colors include: Silver, red, blue, gray and white. Paz, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 x 17 ½ in; 2005. Signed. Spray Paint. Description: Image of white peace dove, yellow sun with gold rays, and blue sky with red lines in background. Paz in red and silver in the bottom right-corner. MSS-2005-11-15 16
Vive la Intafada! Free Palestine, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 ½ x 19 in; 2004. Unsigned. Silkscreen and Spray Paint. Description: Palestinian boy throwing rock at Israeli tank. Folder: 6 Miscellaneous Impudent Young Pilots, artist: 3rd Generation RCAF Pilots (CSUS); Physical Description: Paper size: 22 ½ x 16 ½ in; 1991. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for Impudent Young Pilots Group Show. Black and white image of a pilot s face. Red poster with yellow and black border, black type. Valentine Baile - Dance, artist: Artist Unknown; Physical Description: Paper size: 22 ½ x 17 ½ in; 1978. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Valentine Baile - Dance." Image of an upside down maroon, yellow and brown heart with black type. Viva la Huelga, Viva la Causa, artist: Artist Unknown; Physical Description: Paper size: 22 ½ x 14; n.d. Unsigned. Description: Protest poster with UFW red flag with black eagle in the center. Celebracion Cinco de Mayo!, artist: Carrillo, Juan; Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1975. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for Celebracion Cinco de Mayo! Image of President Benito Juarez in ochre and brown on a green background. Mercado de las Flores, artist: Carrillo, Juan; Physical Description: Paper size: 24 x 18 in; 1974. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Mercado de las Flores." Image of a woman with brown skin, a red shirt, yellow skirt, and a blue cloth covering her face. The cloth has the image of a yellow star and quarter moon where her face should be. She is balancing a basket of yellow leaves on her head. Third World Film Series, artist: Carrillo, Patricia; Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1975. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Third World Film Series." Image of a red clenched fist. Green and black type on a red background. Christmas Art Sale, artist: Cervantes, Juan; Physical Description: Paper size: 23 x 17 ½ in; 1978-1979. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for "Christmas Art Sale." Colors: green, yellow, ochre, orange, black, blue, white and pink. Two multicolored birds in a lime green tree. Dia de las Bellas Artes, artist: Cervantes, Juan; Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1975. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Dia de las Bellas Artes." Gradation background of red/dark blue/light blue and white type. MSS-2005-11-15 17
Friends of the River, artist: Cervantes, Juan; Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 18 ½ in; 1976. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for "Friends of the River." Image of a blue river, with red, green and yellow banks, rocks and trees, twist down from the mountain. Cesar Chavez, artist: Cid, Armando; Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1975. Signed. Description: Announcement Poster for "Cesar Chavez." Black and red stylized drawing of farmworkers with black type. Muchisimas Gracias to the City, artist: Cid, Armando; Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1975. Unsigned. Description: White and yellow images of two faces surrounded by eagles. Blue and red outline with blue type. 3rd Annual Raza Legal Info[rmation] Conf[erence], artist: El grupo RCAF; Physical Description: Paper size: 23 x 17 ¼ in; 1979. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for "3rd Annual Raza Legal Information Conf[erence]". Blue, green and florescent orange type on a white background. The border is green and blue with twelve fluorescent orange and red Aztec snakes. El Malcriado, artist: Felix, Jose; Physical Description: Page size: 18 x 12 in; 1979. Signed. Description: Announcement poster for sale of "El Malcriado" features an agricultural laborer in a field. 73 Summer, artist: Garcia, Max; Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1973. Signed. Description: Annoucement poster for 73 Summer Sacramento State University Art Gallery Summer Program. The type is yellow/orange/brown/purple on a white background. Image J.A.L.A.(Jobs in Action for Latin Americans), artist: Garcia, Max; Physical Description: Paper size: 23 x 15 in; 1975. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Image J.A.L.A." Two abstracted brown Mayan gods sitting on a scale with a gold background. Gold and brown colors with brown type. RCAF Royal Chicano Air Force, artist: Garcia, Max; Physical Description: Paper size: 19 ½ 13 in; 1996. Unsigned. Description: Image of a red eagle in a blue circle on yellow background, red type. American-Mexican War Veterans, artist: Hernandez, Pedro; Physical Description: Paper size: 22 x 28 in; 1972. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "American-Mexican War Veterans." Image of a stylized red, green and blue Aztec god head. Red/green/blue/red gradated type on yellow background. MSS-2005-11-15 18
Fiesta de los Colores, artist: Padilla, Stan; Physical Description: Paper size: 22 ½ x 17 ½ in; 1979. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Fiesta de los Colores." A stylized Aztec god in fluorescent yellow, green and purple. Below this image is a purple and green form in a geometric outline. Tesoros de la Raza - Folk Art of Mexico, artist: Padilla, Stan; Physical Description: Paper size: 27 ½ x 19 in; 1990. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for Tesoros de la Raza - Folk Art of Mexico. Image of woman holding bowl with image of Mexico on the globe. A colorful blanket surrounds the woman in a white background. 10th Annual Junta del Nopal, artist: Porras, Dominick and Ricardo Favela; Physical Description: Paper size: 18 x 12 in; 1999. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for 10th Annual Junta del Nopal. Image of nopal and maguey under orange sun; green with orange background, borders and type in green. Feliz Cumpleaños Abuelita Querida, artist: Salas, Fast Eddie and Ricardo Favela; Physical Description: Paper size: 28 ½ x 19 ½ in; 1991. Unsigned. Description: Picture of woman standing with neighborhood in the background, purple handwriting at the bottom. Música, Locura, Comida y Mas! para la Gente, artist: Salas, Fast Eddie and Ricardo Favela; Physical Description: Paper size: 23 x 17 ½ in; 1984. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for Música, Locura, Comida y Mas! para la Gente. Image of two dancing skeletons on maroon background. Male skeleton is wearing orange hat and female skeleton is wearing green skirt. 16 de Septiembre Mercado, artist: Suarez, Raulie; Physical Description: Paper size: 17 ½ x 28 in; 1978. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster "16 de Septiembre." Black United Farm Workers eagle with a gold and red yin and yang symbol in the center. Red, gold, white, blue and green circles surround the image. Cinco de Mayo Semana de la Raza, artist: Suarez, Raulie; Physical Description: Paper size: 17 ½ x 22 ½ in; 1979. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for Cindo de Mayo Semana de la Raza. Image of Mexican flag. Red, green, and black type. M.A.P.A. Mexican American Political Association, artist: Suarez, Raulie; Physical Description: Paper size: 17 ½ x 22 in; 1978. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "M.A.P.A., Mexican-American Political Association." An image of a blue shirt, yellow tie and bandolero. Folder: 7 Montoya, José MSS-2005-11-15 19
First Annual Indian American-Chicano Unity, artist: Montoya, José; Physical Description: Paper size: 18 x 24 in; 1985. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for "First Annual Indian American-Chicano Unity." Poster image of Daniel Valdez on yellow/orange gradated background with blue type. El Centro de Artistas Chicanos, artist: Montoya, José; Physical Description: Paper size: 24 x 18 in; 1992. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for El Centro de Artistas Chicanos. Image of a red, gold, blue, light blue, and fluorescent pink rooster with a Christmas ornament swinging from his beak. Gold type on a white background. Pachuco, artist: Montoya, José; Physical Description: Paper size: 24 x 18 in; 1998. Signed. Description: Black ink drawing of a Pachuco on white background. Ceasar [sic] Chavez, artist: Montoya, José and Max Garcia; Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1976. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for Cesar Chavez. The United Farm Workers eagle is located in the upper right corner on the image area. Announcement Poster for "Ceasar [sic] Chavez." A black and white face image of César Chávez with black type on a red background. Raza, artist: Montoya, José and Max Garcia; Physical Description: Paper size: 26 ½ x 19 in; 1973-1974. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Raza." On a pink geometric abstraction with black type. Cesar E. Chavez Unity March, artist: Montoya, José and Ricardo Favela; Physical Description: Paper size: 24 x 18 in; 2000. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for Cesar E. Chavez Unity March. Images of UFW eagle, Cesar Chavez, Joe Serna Jr., city and farmworker. Red background fading into yellow, green, and blue with red border. 50 años - 50th Anniversary Washington Barrio Center, artist: Montoya, José and Xico González; Physical Description: Paper size: 24 x 19 in; 2002. Unsigned. Description: Announcement poster for 50 años 50th Anniversary Washington Barrio Center. Image of two skeletons wearing multi-colored clothing on the trolley. Red, blue, and black background. Red, blue, and white type. Folder: 8 Orosco, Juanishi 1st Annual Mexican American Hall of Fame, Physical Description: Papers size: 25 x 19 in; 1971. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "1st Annual Mexican American Hall of Fame." Image of a woman's face with brown skin, black hair and a white and brown crown. She has a white circle behind her. MSS-2005-11-15 20
Comma Benefit Dance, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1979. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Comma Benefit Dance." Image of a silhouette soccer player with the #7 on his shirt and two UFW eagles on his socks. Dedication of the New Washington School, Physical Description: Paper size 25 x 19 in; 1980. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Dedication of the New Washington School." Image of a girl holding a red banner. She is wearing a white dress with red designs. Red and black type on a red florescent gradated background. Día de los Muertos Art Show, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1975. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Día de los Muertos Art Show." Colors: brown and white. Two skulls, two faces. Dinner Dance, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1978. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Dinner Dance." Colors: white, green, magenta, pink and florescent orange. Image of a man and woman kissing in front of stylized magenta and pink eagles. Festival Folklorico, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 ½ x 17 ½ in; 1977. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Festival Folklorico." Image of a purple Aztec Dancer. Color gradation yellow/orange/red and purple type. Fiesta de Colores, Physical Description: Paper size: 23 x 18 in; 1979. Signed. Description: Announcement Poster for "Fiesta de Tlaloc." Image of Tlaloc [Aztec god of rain] with multi-colored rain drops falling. Colors: florescent orange, florescent pink, yellow, blue, green, ochre, red, black, and blue. Gran Baile, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1973. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Gran Baile." Image of the UFW eagle in brown. Brown type on a yellow background. Las Bellas Artes, Physical Description: Paper size: 26 x 20 in; n.d. Signed. Description: Announcement Poster for "Las Bellas Artes." Colors are blue and white. Image of a white UFW eagle in the center flanked by an elongated male and female figure. Los Uniques, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1974. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Los Uniques." Image of a geometric designs in yellow, orange and magenta. Orange/yellow gradated type on a blue background. MSS-2005-11-15 21
Marcha Pa L Agua, Physical Description: Paper size: 19 x 25 in; 1974. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Marcha Pa'l Agua." Image of a male figure with blue pants. The background is white and yellow with blue type. Mujeres en Careers Symposium, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1976. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Mujeres en Careers Symposium." Two fluorescent womens' faces. Gradated orange/brown type. Need Assistance in Landlord Tenant Rights?, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1978. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Need Assistance in Landlord Tenant Rights?" Images of a man building or repairing a wooden table and a woman fixing a sink. The background is red/yellow gradation. One More Canto, Physical Description: Paper size: 22 ½ x 17 ½ in; 1975. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "One More Canto." Image of "Cleofas Vigil by José Montoya" on a blue background. Programa Educativo Vocacional, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1976. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Programa Educativo Vocacional." Fluorescent orange, red, purple, gold, black, white, yellow, brown, green, magenta and blue. Brown and white type. Progreso New Year s Dance, Physical Description: Paper size: 19 x 25 in; 1974. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Progreso New Year's Dance." Geometric design of fluorescent pink, fluorescent red, fluorescent gold, gray, purple and white. Purple and gray type. Royal Chicano Air Force Band, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1978. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Royal Chicano Air Force Band." Image of an eagle with a snake in its beak. Gradated background of fluorescent red/fluorescent pink/purple/orange-yellow/green. Solidaridad con la Union de Campesinos, Physical Description: Paper size: 25 x 19 in; 1973. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "Solidaridad con la Union de Campesinos." Image of a mustard colored farm worker holding a banner with the UFW eagle on an orange background. The RCAF s Art Sale, Physical Description: Paper size: 19 ½ x 15 in; 1982. Unsigned. Description: Announcement Poster for "The RCAF Art Sale." White type on a blue/purple/green gradated background. MSS-2005-11-15 22