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Collection
Title
Pedro Hernández Papers
Date(s)
- 1957-2002 (Creation)
Extent
1 Box
Name of creator
Biographical history
Pedro Hernández was born in Havana in 1932, and originally trained as a physician. A self-taught artist, Hernández is known most for his work as a sculptor, especially in the medium of wood. Often working in the abstract, Hernández is well regarded for the influence of Caribbean cultures in his works and has exhibited at galleries throughout the United States and South Florida, as well as Europe.
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Scope and content
The Pedro Hernández papers contain materials relating to art and art exhibitions of Cuban-born sculptor Pedro Hernández. Materials include exhibit programs and catalogs, newspaper clippings and biographical information.
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Conditions governing access
This collection is open for research.
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Conditions governing reproduction
Requests to publish or display materials from this collection require written permission from the rights owner. Please, contact chc@miami.edu for more information.
Preferred citation: Pedro Hernández Papers, Cuban Heritage Collection, University of Miami Libraries, Coral Gables, Florida.
Languages of the material
- English
- Spanish
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Custodial history
Immediate source of acquisition
Gift of Pedro Hernández, 2009.
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Accruals
Some materials relating to Pedro Hernández separated from the Vertical File and added to CHC5307.
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Archivist's note
Processed by Natalie Baur, February 2013. Updated by Rebeca Gonzalez, May 2021.