biography of José Rey TOLEDO (1915-1994)

Birth place: JÈmez Pueblo, NM

Addresses: Laguna, NM, in 1967

Profession: Painter, muralist, teacher

Studied: Albuquerque Indian School; New Mexico Univ. (M.A., art educ., 1955)

Work: Gilcrease Inst.; Mus. Am. Indian; Mus. New Mexico

Comments: WPA painter, 1940-41; instructor, Santa Fe & Albuquerque Indian schools, 1949-57. Member of San Ildefonso watercolor movement until 1960s. Also signed as Morning Star (Shobah Woonhon).

Sources: P&H Samuels, 488.