Espada, Frank, 1930-

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Political activist and documentary photographer. One of his largest projects was the National Endowment for the Humanities grant-funded Puerto Rican Diaspora Documentary Project, 1979-1981.

From the description of Frank Espada photographs and papers, 1946-2010. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 700056549

More information on Frank Espada can be found on his website: http://www.frankespada.com/

  • 1930: Born, Utuado, Puerto Rico
  • 1939: Emigrated with his family to New York City
  • 1952: Married Marilyn Espada
  • 1967: Joined the City-Wide Puerto Rican Development Program
  • 1979 - 1981 : Received National Endowment for the Humanities grant for the Puerto Rican Diaspora Documentary Project
  • 1985 - 2010 : Taught photography courses and workshops in San Francisco, CA
  • 1989 - 1990 : Worked with Mid-City Coalition for HIV Prevention
  • 1990 - 1992 : Chamorro Documentary Project
  • 2006: Published The Puerto Rican Diaspora: Themes in the Survival of a People

From the guide to the Frank Espada Photographs and Papers, 1946-2010, (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University)
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creatorOf Espada, Frank. PAD/D pamphlet file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library
creatorOf Espada, Frank, 1930-. Frank Espada photographs and papers, 1946-2010. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
referencedIn Camacho Souza, Blase, 1918-. Papers, 1899- 2003 ; bulk: 1970-2002. Centro de Estudios Puertorriquenos
creatorOf Frank Espada Photographs and Papers, 1946-2010 David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
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