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Joe Lopez papers and Gallista Gallery records, 1966-2016

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Series 1: Biographical Materials, 1966-2013
5 Folders
Boxes 1, 3

Biographical materials include numerous awards and certificates received by Lopez for his work with the U.S. Army and arts related organizations and events, material for his first solo exhibition at the Mission Gallery, and documents relating to his marriage ceremony in 1966. The series also includes Lopez's interviews in digital format and via e-mail correspondence with a college student and Los Inocentes, as well as an interview with Gary Keller about Lopez conducted by Manuel Martinez.
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Awards and Certificates, 1983-2013
Includes a photograph of Lopez receiving a Certificate of Promotion from the Department of the Army.
1
1
Awards and Certificates, 1996-2005
3
1
Ford Salute to Education Luncheon, San Antonio, TX, Digital Video Recording, circa 2000
3.28 Gigabytes
One computer file
Partial recordings only
Fourth and fifth videos in the recording.
ER10
Citation Ceremony, City of San Antonio (June 23, 2005), Digital Video Recording, 2005
10.94 Gigabytes
One computer file
ER01
Hispanic Heritage Month Event, U.S. Medical Command, Fort Sam Houston, TX (September 18, 2007), Digital Photographs, 2007
0.246 Gigabytes
52 computer files
ER02
Retirement Luncheon, San Antonio, TX (December 13, 2007), Digital Photographs, 2007
0.023 Gigabytes
Nine computer files
ER03
Exhibition, Hermosa Vida, Mission Gallery, circa 1984
File contains an exhibition announcement, clipping, and price list for Lopez's first solo exhibition.
1
2
Interview, Gary Keller Interviewed by Manuel Martinez, 2006
Interview was conducted via e-mail regarding Lopez.
1
4
Hispanics Today, TV Program; Interview, Digital Video Recording, circa 2000
6.42 Gigabytes
One computer file
Partial recordings only
ER04
KLRN TV, Interview, Digital Video Recording, circa 2000
3.28 Gigabytes
One computer file
ER10
Paintings of Joe Lopez, student video for the RTV Department of San Antonio College (April 4, 2002), Digital Video Recording, 2002
1.63 Gigabytes
One computer file
Partial recording only
ER05
The Artist Speaks: Exploring Who I am - Franco Mondini Ruiz, Joe Lopez & Terry Ybanez (April 25, 2012), produced by UTSA, The Academy for Teacher Excellence, Digital Video Recording, 2012
0.059 Gigabytes
One computer file
Partial recording only
ER06
Wedding Documents, 1966
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5
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Series 2: Writings, circa 1997-2002
6 Folders
Box 1

Writings consist of Lopez's collection of autobiographical short stories and a radio commercial script. Other writings are by Irma I. Rodriguez, a play by Christopher St. John Sampayo, Xavier Garza, and poems by various authors often about Lopez and the Gallista Gallery.
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By Lopez, "Corazon de Gallo: Non-Fiction Short Stories", circa 2000
Includes handwritten manuscripts and printed copy.
1
6
By Lopez, Radio Commercial Script, circa 1997
1
7
By Others, "American Education Project: Survival of Education in Three Generations of Mexican-Americans," Student Paper by Irma I. Rodriguez, 2002
1
8
By Others, "The Gallista," Play by Christopher St. John Sampayo, circa 1997
1
9
By Others, Poems, circa 1995-2003
Includes poems, mostly about Lopez, by Nephtalí De León, Reyes Escalante, Jesse G. Herrera,and Citlali Zentella.
1
10
By Others, "Puro Gallo" by Xavier Garza, circa 1997
1
11
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Series 3: Gallista Gallery Records, 1990-2016
0.8 Linear feet
Boxes 1, 3

This series contains building records; contracts and agreements; a mix of personal and business correspondence; a fundraising event held early in the gallery's history; press; projects that include files for Arizona State University, Canto del Gallo, and Los Padrinos music album cover art; promotional materials; files mostly relating to the lawsuit against Lopez by E and J Gallo Winery; a scrapbook of printed materials and photographs; and files for the trademark of the Gallista Gallery logo.
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Building, Certificate, 2000
1
12
Building, Lease, 1998
1
13
Building, Sales Flyers, circa 2015
1
14
Building, Survey Plat Drawing, 1998
Survey is for Gallista Gallery location at 1913 S. Flores Street.
3
2
Contracts and Agreements, 1994-2014
1
15
Correspondence, 1990-2016
The majority of the correspondence is regarding Lopez's business activities, but is also with friends, family, community members, artists Richard Sanchez and Jose Esquivel, former State Rep. Jim Solis, staff members at the Serie Project, and with supporters of Lopez during the lawsuit with E and J Gallo Winery.
1
16
Logo Design, circa 1997
1
17
Press, circa 1999
1
18
Press, circa 1999
3
2
Projects, 1998-2009
Includes publishing and other projects with Arizona State University, and a sound recording of Puro Gallo by Los Padrinos. Commercially published recording not transferred.
1
19-22
Round Table Discussion, Gallista Gallery (September 27, 2008), Digital Video Recording, 2008
7.53 Gigabytes
One computer file
ER07
Projects, 2009
3
2
Promotional Material, 2006
1
23
Puro Gallo, circa 1997
The majority of the materials are legal papers regarding the lawsuit against Lopez by E and J Gallo Winery and include files for law firms, the Puro Gallo Defense Fund, and the gallery's lease.
1
24-28
Scrapbook, circa 2000s
The scrapbook contains exhibition announcements and other printed material produced for Gallista Gallery along with photographs of events and people associated with the gallery.
3
3
Trademark, 1994-2013
Includes trademark reports and U.S. Patent Office files for the trademark of Gallista gallery products.
1
29-36
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Series 4: Printed Materials, circa 1975-2015
0.4 Linear feet
Boxes 1-3

Printed materials contain art reproductions, booklets and pamphlets, Lopez's first business card, clippings, exhibition announcements and catalogs, flyers, magazines, newsletters, and posters relating to Lopez, his career, and Gallista Gallery.
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Art Reproductions, circa 2000
1
37
Art Reproductions, circa 2000
3
1
Booklets and Pamphlets, 1989-circa 2000
1
38
Business Card, Lopez's First Business Card, circa 1985
1
39
Clippings, circa 1988-circa 2010
1
40
Clippings, circa 1988-circa 2010
3
4-5
Exhibition Announcements and Catalogs, circa 1980-2008
2
1
Flyers, circa 1990-2015
2
2
Magazines, 1999-2014
Includes several issues of Los Inocentes Not Guilty in which Lopez is credited as the art editor.
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3-4
Newsletters, 2001
2
5
Posters, circa 1997
3
1
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Series 5: Artwork, circa 1990-2008
5 Folders
Boxes 2-3

Artwork consists of drawings, mock-ups, and sketches by Lopez and unidentified artists. Some of the preparatory drawings and sketches are labeled with the final artwork's title. Mock-ups include sketches with text for flyers and other projects, as well as a print on fabric.
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Drawings, circa 1990-2008
2
6
Mock-Ups, circa 2000
2
7
Mock-Ups, circa 2000
3
6
Sketches, circa 1990-circa 2005
2
8
Sketches, circa 1990-circa 2005
3
6-7
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Series 6: Photographic and Moving Image Materials, circa 1985-circa 2010
0.2 Linear feet
Box 2

Photographic and moving image materials of Lopez are photographs, digital prints, and in digital format; photographs of events; photographs and a digital print of the Gallista Gallery; and photographs and slides of works of art.
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Joe Lopez, circa 1990-circa 2010
Includes photographs and digital prints, many labeled, of Lopez and others at exhibitions and other events.
2
9
Joe Lopez, circa 2000
2
10
King Huevo Joe Lopez and Queen Huevo Enedina Vasquez, Huevos Rancheros Gala and Art Auction (October 16, 2004), Digital Photographs, 2004
0.27 Gigabytes
121 computer files
ER08
El Barrio on My Mind, Mural with students, Digital Video Recording, circa 2000
3.28 Gigabytes
One computer file
Partial recording only
Second video in recording.
ER10
Events, circa 1990s
2
11
Images en Transicion, The Evolution of Contemporary Imagery in El Dia de los Muertos, Institute of Texan Cultures, University of Texas at San Antonio, Digital Video Recording, circa 1995
2.55 Gigabytes
One computer file
ER09
Day of the Dead in Corpus Christi, TX, Alamo Telecommunications Council, Digital Video Recording, circa 1995-2005
3.28 Gigabytes
One computer file
Third video in recording.
ER10
Gallista Gallery, circa 1997
2
12
Works of Art, circa 1985-circa 2000
2
13-14

Make a Request

  • To request an appointment to view materials, make your selections using the checkboxes and click the "Reading Room" button. Please note, you will receive the full box.
  • To request reproductions, make your selections using the checkboxes and click the "Reproduction" button.