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Joe Louis portrait collection

Title
Joe Louis portrait collection [graphic].
Publication
<1930?-1969?>

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Additional Authors
  • Hansen, Austin, 1910-1996.
  • Benners, Aubrey S.
  • Dummett.
  • Campbell, James C.
  • Layne, Cecil.
  • Graves, Betsy.
  • Luckett, H. P.
  • Huff, Herman H.
  • Berman, Irving H.
  • Layne's Studio (New York, N.Y.)
  • International News Photos (New York, N.Y.)
  • Cosmopolitan Studios (New York, N.Y.)
  • Rapid News Photo (New York, N.Y.)
  • National Archives (U.S.)
  • Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.)
  • British Combine.
  • Prestige Photos.
Description
  • <20> photoprints : silver gelatin, b&w; 26 x 21 cm. or smaller.
  • <24> photoprints : silver gelatin, b&w ;
  • <1> photoprint : col. ;
  • <4> photoprints : silver gelatin, b&w ;
  • <5> phototmechanical prints : halftone, b&w ;
Summary
Portraits of heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis. Includes views of Louis boxing and meeting with other boxers such as Max Schmeling and Tony Galento. Also images of Louis in army uniform, attending army sports events, and other official functions as well as various promotional events. Among the many individuals included in portraits with Louis are Eleanor Roosevelt, Delores Parker, Juanita Hall, Lena Horne and his mother, Lillie Barrow Brooks. Also included are views of Louis at the Cotton Club, at various restaurants, golfing, and being interviewed on CBS radio by Bill Leonard, as well as portrait painting of Louis by Betsy Graves, and a copy of the front page of a newspaper announcing his knockout of Schmeling. Quarter, half and full length portraits are included.
Donor/Sponsor
Schomburg NEH Automated Access to Special Collections Project.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Portrait paintings – 1930-1949 – Reproductions.
  • Periodical illustrations – 1930-1939.
  • Group portraits – 1930-1969.
  • Portrait photographs – 1930-1969.
  • Photomechanical prints – 1930-1969.
  • Dye coupler prints – 1930-1969.
  • Silver gelatin photoprints – 1930-1969.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Photographers include Austin Hansen, James Campbell and others.
  • Some photographs are duplicates; some have captions; some photographs have written descriptive information; some are cropped; some photographs have airbrush marks.
Terms of Use (note)
  • Some photographs are restricted; permission of the photographer required for duplication.
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of the Portrait Collection.
Call Number
Sc Photo Louis, Joe
OCLC
NYPG085000992-F
Title
Joe Louis portrait collection [graphic].
Imprint
<1930?-1969?>
Terms Of Use
Some photographs are restricted; permission of the photographer required for duplication.
Linking Entry
Forms part of the Portrait Collection.
Local Note
Negatives exist for some images.
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Added Author
Hansen, Austin, 1910-1996. Photographer
Benners, Aubrey S. Photographer
Dummett. Photographer
Campbell, James C. Photographer
Layne, Cecil. Photographer
Graves, Betsy. Artist
Luckett, H. P. Photographer
Huff, Herman H. Photographer
Berman, Irving H. Photographer
Layne's Studio (New York, N.Y.)
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.)
Cosmopolitan Studios (New York, N.Y.)
Rapid News Photo (New York, N.Y.)
National Archives (U.S.)
Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.)
British Combine.
Prestige Photos.
Research Call Number
Sc Photo Louis, Joe
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