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Photograph by Charles "Teenie" Harris

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Charles "Teenie" Harris

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Charles “Teenie” Harris (1908-1989) began documenting life in his hometown of Pittsburgh, especially the vibrant Hill District, in the 1930s. His body of work spans forty years and is one of the most in-depth photographic records of African-American life in the 20th century. 

Charles “Teenie” Harris, American, 1908-1998, Group portrait of 1952 city of Pittsburgh marbles champ Joseph Parker wearing crown in center, runner-up Melvin Lewis on left, and director of Manchester Recreation Center Stephan Bodnar on right, leaning over marbles on floor, May 1952, black-and-white, Kodak safety film, Carnegie Museum of Art, Heinz Family Fund, 2001.35.6461.

 

 
 

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  • May 07, 2012 
    My Morning Jacket to support Gateway

    April 30, 2012 Beaver County Times, My Morning Jacket returns to Pittsburgh

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