This is the Zoot Suit, 1943
Scope and Contents
Photographs in this collection include those of activists involved with the United Farm Workers union including Cesar E. Chavez and Dolores Huerta, La Raza Unida party of Colorado and of Young Lords and Latin Kings member Jose Cha Cha Jimenez. Musicians and actors are also included. They include photos of the Fania All-Stars, a group of Puerto Rican musicians featured in the film "Our Latin Thing" and early photos of Ramon Novarre, lead actor in the 1925 film "Ben Hur."
Dates
- Creation: 1943
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This 1943 27 x 20 cm black and white glossy is of Frank H. Telez, 22, held in County Jail and shows what a current zoot suit looks like: long baggy, draped jacket and pegged top trousers, very full at the knees and narrow at the cuffs . He is also wearing a dark pancake hat with a feather at the back, and dark lace up shoes. Descriptive note is included on the right side of photo. This is from the Los Angeles California A P Wire Photo office.
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository