Institute for Arts and Media

Guy Crowder

Guy Crowder (1940-2011)

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As a photojournalist, Guy Crowder worked for the Metropolitan Gazette, Los Angeles Sentinel, and the Wave where he had the privilege of proximity to the heartbeat of his community. It is his perception and record of these images “ with a straightforward intelligence and clarity- that celebrates that very community.”

Collection Includes:
AI Jarreau-SingerLarry Holmes-Boxer
Alan Cranston-SenatorLee Elder-Golf Pro
Andrew YoungLionel Hampton-Musician
Arthur Ashe-Tennis ProLou Rawls-Singer
Augustus Hawkins- CongressmanMagic Johnson
B.B . KingMark Ridley Thomas-Politician
Barry WhiteMarvin Gaye’s Funeral
Bill CosbyMaxine Waters
Billy MillsMeadowlark Lemon-Harlem Globetrotter
Bishop Desmond TutuMerv Dymally-Politician
Bonnie RaittMichael Jackson
Count BasieMinnie Ripperton
Darryl StrawberryMuhammad Ali
Dave CunninghamPete Wilson
Don KingQuincy Jones
Ed Edelman-City CouncilmanRonald Reagan
Ernani Bernardi-Musician/City CouncilmanRosa Parks
Freedom Riders 25th AnniversarySammy Davis, Jr.
Gilbert Lindsay-City CouncilmanSidney Poitier
Hubert HumphreySin bad-Comedian
Jackie Joyner-AthleteStevie Wonder
Jamaal Wilkes-AthleteSugar Ray Robinson
Governor Jerry BrownTom Bradley
Jerry Buss-Owner Los Angeles LakersTommy Hawkins
Jessie JacksonVanessa Williams
Jim BrownVenus Williams
Jim HillWillie Brown
John Tunney-SenatorWilt Chamberlain
Julian Bond-Civil Rights ActivistZev Yaroslavsky
Kenny Hahn