Gangs -- California -- 20th century -- Archival resources
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Latino/Chicano, Lowrider and Gangbanger T-Shirt Art collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 0513
Abstract
The collection consists of display samples of Latino, Chicano, lowrider and gangbanger t-shirt designs, decals, patches, and cards from the 1980s to the 1990s. Some of the designs were supplied by Francisco's Exotic T's, Photo-Lith International, and SSI. Many of the designs draw on gang-related street art forms--tattoo flash and graffiti placas. There are also designs inspired by Christian iconography; album cover design; and lowrider artwork. Some designs reference Latin music; others are...
Dates:
1980-1995, undated
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Teen Angels magazine collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 0588
Abstract
A collection of 43 issues of Teen Angels magazine, spanning approximately 1981 to 2006. Teen Angels was founded in 1979 by San Jose-based artist David Holland. Teen Angels was a popular magazine that celebrated and featured art and writing relating to Chicano culture, cholo street culture, lowriders, pachuco culture, prison art, Southern California gangs, varrios, tattoos, and other themes....
Dates:
1981 - 2006
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections