Benson, Harry, 1983 Jun 8
File — Box: Mixed pav_9, cassette: 2.1 A-B
Scope and Contents
In the first of two segments, Harry Benson presents a slideshow of his work. His discusses his experience photographing celebrities and politicians, including Richard Nixon, Jackie Kennedy, and Henry Kissinger. The second segment is a question and answer session. The quality of the recordings is very poor.
Dates
- 1983 Jun 8
Extent
1 1/4 inch Audio Cassette (00:35:38 duration)
Biographical / Historical
Harry Benson was born in Scotland in 1929. His photographs of the first American Beatles tour launched his career, and he gained further recognition for his celebrity portraiture, his documentation of the last days and assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, and his coverage of the Civil Rights Movement.