South Bronx Photography, 1978-1979
Scope and Contents
Photos of various locations in the Bronx in various locations, particularly along Prospect Avenue above 149th St. Some of the photos depict early graffiti and street art. Many street portraits of unidentified individuals. One print depicts a 1978 protest of funding cuts for sports programs in South Bronx high schools. One shot of a vacant lot at Westchester Ave. and Brook Ave. was used as the cover image for the book Next Stop: Growing Up Wild Style by Ivan Sanchez (Touchstone, 2008).
Dates
- 1978-1979
Creator
- From the Collection: Conzo, Joe, Jr. (Person)
- From the Collection: Conzo, Joe, Jr. (Person)
- From the Collection: Cornell University Library Hip-Hop Collection (Organization)
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Extent
.6 cubic feet. (.6 cubic feet.)
4.1 terabytes. (4.1 terabytes.)
Physical Description
52 prints
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
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