Ray Barreto, Conga, 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
This 30 x 23 cm color glossy shows two men standing on stage. One wears an Afro haircut and dressed in white and has sun glasses looking at a piece of paper, while the other man has a hat on with a microphone in his hand singing. The photo title is Ray Barreto, conga. It is credited to New York based Fania Records, 1972.
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository