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Collection Citation:
Modern Multiple records, 1970s-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
Funding for the processing of this collection was provided by Gerald and Bente Buck.
Professional files document exhibitions, community talks and events, and business dealings. Correspondence found here may include attached deeds for donations, loan agreements, and other business records. Other files document Bojórquez's activities with several graffiti advocacy groups, a ledger that includes a few photographs of artwork, and a press book containing clippings and other printed material. See Series 2 for lecture materials. Materials relating to Bojorquez's website and social media management are in digital format.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
Writings include manuscripts and drafts for articles and books by and about Bojórquez. Most of these materials and files relating to lectures given by Bojorquez are in digital format. Also included is an annotated calendar, artist statements, biographical essays, exhibition proposals, interview responses, notes on panel talks and other topics, resumes, and transcripts from the Graffiti World: Symposium MOCA and a talk in Spain.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
The series contains over 45 project books for artwork, exhibitions, events and commercial projects for Fendi, Disney, Vans, and other international companies. The books include sketches and drawings, notes, travel documents, price lists, and other material related to the project. Many projects are represented with material exclusively in digital format.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
Printed materials consist of announcements, invitations, and stickers designed by Bojórquez, along with clippings, a magazine, and poster. The series also includes one storage box featuring a sticker designed by the artist on the front of the box. Much of the collection was received from the artist in several boxes like the one in this series.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
Artwork includes approximately 14 sketchbooks, 4 portfolios and digital materials. The sketchbooks span from the late 1960s to 1988. They include drawings, sketches, preliminary layouts for paintings and formulas, and are interspersed with school notes, journal entries, plans for murals, and other notes. The portfolios and digital folders include sketches and drawings, Bojórquez's artwork as a child, project material, drawings of Bojórquez by others, and a few photographs. Researchers should also look in Series 3 for artwork materials.
Arrangement:
The sketchbooks are arranged in rough chronological order.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
Most of the materials are designed by or feature designs by Bojórquez.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
The series consists of photographs and videos of Bojórquez with friends and family, travels, photograph albums, and works of art. Photographs, slides, and negatives of works of art include images of artworks in progress, clear plastic affixed to Polaroids by the artist in order to experiment with the paintings. Many of the photographs and video recordings are in digital format.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
Records relate to Bojórquez's activities with the Arroyo Arts Collective, Graffiti Arts Coalition, Chicano Axis Art Group, and Mental Menudo.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
Folders contain sets of Polaroid photographs with descriptions by the artist of each set.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
Folder contains sets of photographic prints with descriptions by the artist for each set.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
Three large portfolios include drawings of Bojórquez by others, childhood artwork, project material, industrial drawings from junior high school, drawings of ceramics and birds, figure drawings, and a few photographs.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
