Austin Torres Fiesta de San Juan & Hispanic Day Parade Slide Collection
Content Description
Austin Torres documented the Hispanic –Spanish- Day Parade (1958) and the Fiesta de San Juan (1959) by creating 80 slides of these two events celebrations in New York City. The Torres family members, Felipe N. (1953-1962) and Frank Torres (1962-1964), father and son respectively served to the New York State Assembly representing the South Bronx same district seat The family fully supported the Hispanic Day Parade of the Americas and the Fiesta de San Juan religious festivity devoted to Saint John the Baptist.
Acquisition Type
Gift
Provenance
Gift of Austin Torres
Restrictions Apply
No
Access Restrictions
Open to researchers without restrictions.
Use Restrictions
Copyright held by Centro.
Dates
- Creation: 1958-1959
Extent
0.05 Cubic Feet