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  • Collection ID 1993.0327
  • Creator Names Cooper, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1922-1983, photographer. pht
  • Title Charles E. Cooper photograph collection [graphic].
  • Dates [ca. 1970-1993]
  • Physical description
    • 3 boxes of photographic prints : b&w ; 11 x 14 in. or smaller.
    • 4 boxes of photographic prints : contact sheet ; 11 x 14 in. or smaller.
    • 3 boxes of negatives : b&w ; 35 mm.
    • 1 box of negatives : col. ; 35 mm.
    • 11 boxes of transparencies : col., slide ; 35 mm.
    • 1 box of transparencies : col. ; 35 mm.
  • Collection arrangement
    • Organized by photographic media.
    • Photoprints and slides arranged by topic.
    • Photonegatives arranged by negative number assigned by Cooper.
  • Access and usage restrictions Advance appointment required to view color material in cold storage.
  • Collection summary Primarily photographs taken by Chicagoan Cooper, who was employed as an art teacher at Lane Tech High School. Primarily includes images relating to education and activities at Lane Tech, events that took place in Chicago, and art exhibitions. Photographs and slides of Lane Tech show students, dances, events, musical and theatrical productions, photography club, and sports. Special events include graduation ceremonies and International Night. Chicago events include circuses, trade fairs, Chicago Fest, Ginza Festival, Venetian Night, and a Taste of Chicago. Also includes city views, street scenes, and views of Chicago's museums and cultural institutions. Images of art exhibitions include the Old Town Art Fair, Art Expo, and other events. Includes some images of Cooper's art work.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Charles E. Cooper papers.
  • Finding Aids Note Inventory available (1993-327).
  • Acquisition information Gift of Rubin Steinberg, 1993 (1993.0327).
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Credit photographer.
  • Names
    • Cooper, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1922-1983.
    • Albert G. Lane Technical High School Photographs.
    • Albert G. Lane Technical High School Faculty.
  • Subjects
    • Art 1970-1999. lctgm
    • Art education 1970-1999. lctgm
    • Circuses & shows 1970-1999. lctgm
    • Dances 1970-1999. lctgm
    • Events Illinois Chicago 1970-1999. lctgm
    • Exhibitions Illinois Chicago 1970-1999. lctgm
    • Festivals Illinois Chicago 1970-1999. lctgm
    • Galleries & museums Illinois Chicago 1970-1999. lctgm
    • Schools Illinois Chicago 1970-1999. lctgm
    • Sports 1970-1999. lctgm
    • Streets Illinois Chicago 1970-1999. lctgm
    • Students 1970-1999. lctgm
    • Theatrical productions 1970-1999. lctgm
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc. 1970-1999.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs 1970-1999.
  • Genre
    • Cityscapes. gmgpc
    • Film negatives. gmgpc
    • Film negatives Color. gmgpc
    • Film transparencies Color. gmgpc
    • Photographic prints Color. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
    • Slides Color. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
  • Finding aid URL Finding aid available online http://chsmedia.org/media/fa/fa/1993/327.htm