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Ramon Novarre, 1925

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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: 1925

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Three sepia-tone 8" x 11" photos from the silent film Ben Hur : A Tale of the Christ. In this silent classic, Ramon Novarro portrays Judah ben-Hur. Also a picture of Francis X. Bushman as Messala.

Repository Details

Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository

Contact:
MSU Libraries
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East Lansing MI 48823 USA