Lowrider collection, 1977-1982.
Collection Number: 8098
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
Lowrider collection, 1977-1982.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
8098
Abstract:
Many issues of Low Rider Magazine (1977-1982, San Jose, California); two issues of
Lowriders are Happening (volume 1, numbers 1 and 2, 1979); one issue of Lowrider Cruisin'
(volume 1, number 1, August 1981). Also, Technical low rider, v. 1, no. 1 (1981);
Low rider calendar (1980); program for the first national low rider show (1978); press
release and publicity photo for the documentary Low 'n slow (1982); issues from Q-vo
magazine, v. 1-3 (1979-1981); and Cholo, issue 2 and 3 (1980).
Creator:
Quanitities:
1 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English
Lowrider culture began in the Chicano (Mexican American) barrios of southern California,
and spread from there throughout the United States. It centers around low-slung cars
which have been customized and decorated as works of art.
Many issues of Low Rider Magazine (1977-1982, San Jose, California); two issues of
Lowriders are Happening (volume 1, numbers 1 and 2, 1979); one issue of Lowrider Cruisin'
(volume 1, number 1, August 1981). Also, Technical low rider, v. 1, no. 1 (1981);
Low rider calendar (1980); program for the first national low rider show (1978); press
release and publicity photo for the documentary Low 'n slow (1982); issues from Q-vo
magazine, v. 1-3 (1979-1981); and Cholo, issue 2 and 3 (1980).
The serials Low rider, Q-vo, and Cholo are also cataloged separately.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
Lowrider Collection, #8098. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University
Library.
Subjects:
Popular culture -- United States.
Automobiles -- Social aspects -- United States.
Lowriders -- United States.
Mexican Americans -- Cultural assimilation.
Mexican Americans -- Social life and customs.
CONTAINER LIST
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Container
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Description
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Date
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| Box 1 | Folder 1 |
First national low rider show program
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1978 |
| Box 1 | Folder 2 |
Lowriders are Happening, v. 1 no. 1 & 2
|
1979 |
| Box 1 | Folder 3 |
Low Rider calendar
|
1980 |
| Box 1 | Folder 4 |
Technical Low Rider, v. 1 no. 1
|
1981 |
| Box 1 | Folder 5 |
Low 'n Slow press release
|
1982 |
| Box 1 |
Low Rider Magazine, v. 1
|
1978 | |
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Scope and Contents
No. 1-3, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12
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| Box 2 |
Low Rider Magazine, v. 2
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1978-1979 | |
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Scope and Contents
No. 1, 3-6, 9-12
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| Box 2 |
Low Rider Magazine, v. 3
|
1979-1980 | |
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Scope and Contents
No. 1-12
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| Box 3 |
Low Rider Magazine, v. 4
|
1980-1981 | |
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Scope and Contents
No. 1-12
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| Box 3 |
Low Rider Magazine, v. 5
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1981-1982 | |
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Scope and Contents
No. 1-5 + June-December issues (issues don't have numbers after #5)
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| Box 4 |
Cholo Magazine, no. 2 and 3
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1980 | |
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Scope and Contents
Contains a second copy of no. 3
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| Box 5 |
Q-vo Magazine, v. 1
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1979-1980 | |
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Scope and Contents
No. 6, 7, 10, 12
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| Box 5 |
Q-vo Magazine, v. 2
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1980-1981 | |
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Scope and Contents
No. 1, 3, 5, 8-11
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| Box 5 |
Q-vo Magazine, v. 3
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1981 | |
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Scope and Contents
No. 1, 2,
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