Changing Chicago Project photographs by Kerry Coppin

Descriptive Summary

Title
Changing Chicago Project photographs by Kerry Coppin
Identifier
BMRC.CHM.CHANGE_CHI
Repository
Chicago History Museum
Language
English
Size
1.8 Linear feet
Dates
1987

Scope and Contents note

Images of the African American experience in Chicago including scenes from the Black Rose luncheon awards, a graduation from South Shore Community Academy, Kocoa's Kitchen (a restaurant at 7822 S. Kenwood), outdoor events such as street fairs and the annual Taste of Chicago, private parties, and receptions at weddings and other events. Also includes portraits of black Chicagoans.

Related Archival Materials note

Changing Chicago Project Photographs by Marc Pokempner - Chicago History Museum Changing Chicago Project Photographs by Meg Gerken - Chicago History Museum

Custodial History note

Gift of Kerry Coppin, 1989 (1991.0369).

Processing Information note

This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2010 October 19 by Andrew Steadham.

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