David Lopez Papers
Content Description
The papers of Dr. David Lopez include photographs and the manuscript for his book The Latino Experience in Omaha: A Visual Essay (2001, Mellen Press). The photos and text for the article “Attitudes of Selected Latino Oldtimers Toward Newcomers: A Photo Elicitation Study” published in the journal Great Plains Research, which used some of the material from the book is also part of the collection. Photographic formats represented include prints, negatives, and digital images. The photographs were shot on 35mm film and are mostly black and white. All images included in the book are available in the collection as well as some photos not appearing in the book and include the Cinco de Mayo parade in South Omaha, Latino and Latina residents, storefronts, the Omaha stockyards, churches, and other scenes mostly from circa 1995-2000.
Dates
- 1998-2003
Creator
- Lopez, D. A. (David Anthony) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
The Conditions Governing Access policy of UNO Libraries' Archives and Special Collections is available at https://www.unomaha.edu/criss-library/about-us/library-policies/archives-policies.php.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright to at least a portion of the collection is believed to be held by Mellen Press.
The Conditions Governing Use policy of UNO Libraries' Archives and Special Collections is available at https://www.unomaha.edu/criss-library/about-us/library-policies/archives-policies.php.
Extent
0.17 Cubic Feet (1 box) : photographs, correspondence, manuscript
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Collection has not yet been arranged and described.
Custodial History
Dr. David Lopez was the creator and donor of the material.
General
The Statement on Harmful Materials of UNO Libraries' Archives and Special Collections is available at https://www.unomaha.edu/criss-library/about-us/library-policies/archives-policies.php.
- Hispanic Americans Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source
- Hispanic Americans -- Nebraska -- Omaha Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- digital images Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- manuscripts (document genre) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- negatives (photographic) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- personal papers Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- photographs Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Source
- Lopez, D. A. (David Anthony) (Donor, Person)
- Title
- David Lopez Papers
- Author
- Amy Schindler; Angela Kroeger
- Date
- 2021-11-18
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Archives & Special Collections Repository
Archives & Special Collections
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
6001 Dodge St.
Omaha Nebraska 68182-0237 United States
402-554-6046
unoasc@unomaha.edu
