Ray Barreto playing the 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 is of a man dressed in white with an Afro hairstyle drumming the conga with a second musician in the background. New York based Fania Records is credited as photographers.
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository