Changing Chicago project photographs by Kerry Coppin, 1987.

  • Collection ID 1991.0369
  • Creator Names Coppin, Kerry, 1953- photographer.
  • Title Changing Chicago project photographs by Kerry Coppin [graphic].
  • Dates 1987.
  • Physical description
    • 176 photographic prints : b&w ; 11 x 14 and smaller. (Work prints).
    • 22 photographic prints : b&w ; 11 x 14 in. (Exhibition prints).
  • Collection summary Images of the African American experience in Chicago including scenes from the Black Rose Awards Luncheon; a graduation from South Shore Community Academy; Kocoa's Kitchen, a restaurant at 7822 South Kenwood; outdoor events such as street fairs and the annual Taste of Chicago; private parties, balls, and receptions at weddings; and other events. Also includes portraits of Black Chicagoans.
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Credit photographer.
  • Finding Aids Note Descriptive inventory for the Changing Chicago photodocumentary archive is available online.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Kerry Coppin, 1989 (1991.0369).
  • Names
    • Kocoa's Kitchen (Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
    • South Shore Community Academy (Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
    • Taste of Chicago (1987 : Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
  • Subjects
    • African Americans Illinois Chicago 1980-1989.
    • African Americans Social life and customs 1980-1989.
    • Festivals Illinois Chicago 1980-1989. lctgm
    • Graduation ceremonies Illinois Chicago 1980-1989. lctgm
    • Leisure 1980-1989. lctgm
    • Parties Illinois Chicago 1980-1989. lctgm
    • Restaurants Illinois Chicago 1980-1989. lctgm
    • Weddings Illinois Chicago 1980-1989. lctgm
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs 1980-1989.
    • South Side (Chicago, Ill.) 1980-1989.
  • Genre
    • Portrait photographs. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
  • Uniform title Changing Chicago (Photography project : Chicago, Ill.)
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
  • Finding aid URL