Collection Information
Size: 3 microfilm reels
Summary: REEL 2249: A letter from Lyndon B. Johnson; a scrapbook of clippings and a few photos; sketches; and photos of Salinas and his paintings.
REEL 2250: Clippings and printed material, 1949-1974.
Porfirio Salinas papers, 1943-1974
Salinas, Porfirio, 1910-1973
Muralist, Painter
Overview
Biographical/Historical Note
Painter; San Antonio, Tex.
Provenance
Microfilmed as part of the Archives of American Art's Texas project. Material on reel 2249 lent for microfilming 1981 by Maria B. Salinas, widow of Salinas; material on reel 2250 donated 1981 by Dewey Bradford, former dealer of Salinas, then subsequently transferred to the NMAA/PG Library after microfilming.
Location of Originals
- Reel 2249: Originals returned to the lender, Maria B. Salinas, after microfilming.
How to Use This Collection
Alternative Forms Available
35mm microfilm reels 2249-2250 available for use through interlibrary loan.
Restrictions on Access
The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
How to Cite This Collection
Porfirio Salinas papers, 1943-1974. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.