Photography of Oakland Blues Musicians

This file includes around 300 images of blues musicians in Oakland, taken by Tony Ray-Jones between 1971 and 1972. Musicians include Johnny Fuller, L. C. "Good Rockin" Robinson, Lafayette "Thing" Thomas, "Juke Boy" Bonner, Bob Geddins and Jimmy McCracklin.

Details

Extent:
One file containing c. 150 colour slides and 150 black and white 35mm negatives (with associated contact sheets)
Identifier:
TRJ/1/1/1/1/3
Access:
Access is given in accordance with the NSMM access policy. Material from this collection is available to researchers through the museum’s Insight facility.

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