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Red and Friends Hide in Shadows while they Scan Street for Rival Gangs, Harlem, New York

Gordon Parks1948

The Gordon Parks Foundation

The Gordon Parks Foundation
Pleasantville, United States

This image was published in the article "Harlem Gang Leader" from the November 1, 1948 issue of Life magazine with the caption "Red and friends hide in shadows while they scan street for rival gang. Herbie restrains his dog." This print is inscribed "Leonard 'Red' Jackson and friends hide in shadows of old Harlem house while waiting for rival gang to disperse. Herbie Levy holds his dog."

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  • Title: Red and Friends Hide in Shadows while they Scan Street for Rival Gangs, Harlem, New York
  • Creator: Gordon Parks
  • Date: 1948/1948
  • Date Created: 1948
  • Location: Harlem, New York
  • Location Created: Harlem, New York
  • Physical Dimensions: Gelatin silver print, 34 x 26.7 cm. (13 3/8 x 10 1/2 in.)
  • Provenance: Private collection
  • Type: Photograph
The Gordon Parks Foundation

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