African-American Studies Librarians Interest Group

Dear AASLIG Colleagues,

 

I'm assisting a student who needs a list of Ebony magazine photographers. Does anyone know of an extensive compilation?

 

I've found multiple articles, books, encyclopedia entries, and obituaries that identify one to five photographers for the magazine, especially well-known ones (e.g., Gordon Parks, Moneta Sleet, Jr., Howard Morehead, Isaac Sutton). However, I haven't found a good compilation. We have the new book, Ebony: Covering Black America, but I don't think it's been shelved yet.

 

For now, the student is using a search I set up of Ebony issues in Google Books. In addition to articles about selected staff photographers, the search pulls staff photographer names from the listing on the contents page.

 

Thanks for any suggestions.

 

Best,

Heather

 

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Heather Martin
(she/her)
Librarian for African and African American Studies
Duke University Libraries, Box 90195
Durham, NC 27708-90195
919-660-5930

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Hi Heather,

Can you access this article? If not, I will send it to you.

MY BEST NEGRO PICTURE: Top photographers select photos which reflect dramatic chronicle of Negro life in America.

Glenda Alvin

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[Glenda] [Alvin]
Interim Executive Director of Libraries and Media Centers
Tennessee State University
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Original Message:
Sent: Sep 23, 2021 11:57 AM
From: Heather Martin
Subject: List of Ebony magazine photographers?

Dear AASLIG Colleagues,

 

I'm assisting a student who needs a list of Ebony magazine photographers. Does anyone know of an extensive compilation?

 

I've found multiple articles, books, encyclopedia entries, and obituaries that identify one to five photographers for the magazine, especially well-known ones (e.g., Gordon Parks, Moneta Sleet, Jr., Howard Morehead, Isaac Sutton). However, I haven't found a good compilation. We have the new book, Ebony: Covering Black America, but I don't think it's been shelved yet.

 

For now, the student is using a search I set up of Ebony issues in Google Books. In addition to articles about selected staff photographers, the search pulls staff photographer names from the listing on the contents page.

 

Thanks for any suggestions.

 

Best,

Heather

 

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Heather Martin
(she/her)
Librarian for African and African American Studies
Duke University Libraries, Box 90195
Durham, NC 27708-90195
919-660-5930

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