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52 for 150: What's So Special About George López?

It's week 36 of our Kansas sesquicentennial video series, and in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're taking a closer look at our George López collection of santos wood carvings.

Santos, means "saints" in Spanish, but subject matter includes not only saints, but apparitions of the Virgin Mary, depictions of the life of Christ and other religious scenes, Bible stories and characters. George López (1900-1993) was from Cordova, New Mexico and a sixth-generation santero. His works can also been seen in the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OmaR-Kyq6s

About 52 for 150

Every object has a story, and stories build history. To celebrate 150 years of Kansas statehood we're featuring 52 objects (or collections of related objects)—something new each week throughout the year—from the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library's 130-year-old special, and permanent collections, that represent our collective state history and cultural diversity.

Our collections are available for teachers, students, researchers and general interest, and we hope this online video program will provide insight into what's so "special" about Special Collections. Your library's commitment to collecting art and preserving local history makes it possible for users today and in the future to have immediate access to invaluable research material and cultural artifacts.

To make an appointment to see our Jorge López collection, or get help finding books and videos related to this topic, call or stop by the Sabatini Gallery (785-580-4515). We're located on your right just beyond the Library rotunda entrance.

 

 
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