FANIA ALL-STARS, 1972
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: 1972
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
These are a rare set of photos, originally used to advertise the concert documentary that turned the corner for Latin jazz in the US. The film was restored and released in August 2011. The collection includes notes written in 1971 by Larry Richter of the New York Times.
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository