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Michael Ochs Archive Collection

Browse through imagery spanning the 1930s-1950s from the Michael Ochs Archive which began as a record collection but soon grew to include photographs and assorted music ephemera

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Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Model Posing Circa 1938

Model Posing Circa 1938
A model with wet hair posing in the 1930 s. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: The Beach At Cannes

The Beach At Cannes
Sunbathers on a deck in front of the beach outside the Carlton Hotel in Cannes, France in August 1948. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Hollywoodland

Hollywoodland
LOS ANGELES - CIRCA 1925: A view of the Hollywoodland sign erected to advertize a new housing developement, circa 1925 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Photo of Generic 30s 005 1933 42nd Street

Photo of Generic 30s 005 1933 42nd Street
UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1930: Photo of Generic 30s 005 1933 42nd Street Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Photo of Generic 30s 001

Photo of Generic 30s 001
UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1930: Photo of Generic 30s 001 Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Photo of Generic 30s 003

Photo of Generic 30s 003
UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1930: Photo of Generic 30s 003 Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Photo of Cotton Club

Photo of Cotton Club
UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1930: Photo of Cotton Club (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Grocery store

Grocery store
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1926: 1926, USA, Grocery Store, Catering to the African-American community. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Boating in Acapulco

Boating in Acapulco
ACAPULCO, MEXICO - JULY 1952: A women relaxes in a boat in Acapulco, Mexico. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: 1930s Roadhouse

1930s Roadhouse
CIRCA 1930 s: Marions Place in the deep south in the 1930 s. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Model Posing Circa 1938

Model Posing Circa 1938
A model posing outside in the snow in the 1930 s. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Paris At Night

Paris At Night
PARIS FRANCE - NOVEMBER 1: Nightclub exteriors on a foggy street at night on November 1 1948 in Paris, France. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Paris At Night

Paris At Night
PARIS FRANCE - NOVEMBER 1: Nightclub exteriors on a foggy street at night on November 1 1948 in Paris, France. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Model Posing Circa 1938

Model Posing Circa 1938
A model with wavy hair and red lipstick posing in the 1930 s. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Model Posing Circa 1938

Model Posing Circa 1938
A model with blonde wavy hair and red lipstick posing in the 1930 s. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Model Posing Circa 1938

Model Posing Circa 1938
A model with brunette hair and red lipstick posing in the 1930 s. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Boating in Acapulco

Boating in Acapulco
ACAPULCO, MEXICO - JULY 1952: A women relaxes in a boat in Acapulco, Mexico. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Model Posing Circa 1938

Model Posing Circa 1938
A model with blonde wavy hair and red lipstick posing in the 1930 s. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Model Posing Circa 1938

Model Posing Circa 1938
A model sitting on a fence wearing jodhpurs and riding boots in the 1930 s. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Model Posing Circa 1938

Model Posing Circa 1938
A model with wavy hair and red lipstick hair posing in the 1930 s. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Model Posing Circa 1938

Model Posing Circa 1938
A model with brunette wavy hair and red lipstick posing in the 1930 s. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Model Posing Circa 1938

Model Posing Circa 1938
A model in a hat, coat and gloves posing in the 1930 s. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Model Posing Circa 1938

Model Posing Circa 1938
A model in a short sleeved blouse and a hat posing in the 1930 s. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Model Posing Circa 1938

Model Posing Circa 1938
A model with a scarf on her head posing in the 1930 s. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Model Posing Circa 1938

Model Posing Circa 1938
A model wearing an Oriental print robe posing in the 1930 s. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Model Posing Circa 1938

Model Posing Circa 1938
A model wearing a hat posing circa 1938. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Model Posing Circa 1938

Model Posing Circa 1938
A model with brunette hair and red lipstick posing in the 1930 s. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Foggy Paris Nightclub Exterior At Night

Foggy Paris Nightclub Exterior At Night
PARIS FRANCE - NOVEMBER 1: Nightclub exteriors on a foggy street at night on November 1 1948 in Paris, France. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: 1930 Roadhouse

1930 Roadhouse
CIRCA 1930s: Frenchies Bar in the deep south in the 1930s. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Hollywood Sign, Original sign lit at night

Hollywood Sign, Original sign lit at night
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1928: 1928, California, Hollywood, Hollywood Sign, Original sign lit at night. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Paris At Dusk

Paris At Dusk
PARIS FRANCE - MAY 6: A couple stand on a rooftop overlooking the city with the Eiffel Tower in the distance on May 6 1949 in Paris, France. (Photo by Earl Leaf/Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Paris At Night, foggy street scene

Paris At Night, foggy street scene
PARIS FRANCE - NOVEMBER 1: Nightclub exteriors on a foggy street at night on November 1 1948 in Paris, France. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Georgia Plantation Life

Georgia Plantation Life
GEORGIA 1905: An African American family prepares to plow a field on a plantation in 1905 in Georgia. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Cake Walk sterio picture

Cake Walk sterio picture
CIRCA LATE 1800 s: A sterio picture of African Americans doing a cake walk in the late 1800 s. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Georgia Cotton Plantation

Georgia Cotton Plantation
GEORGIA 1898: A pair of cotton pickers take a break on a plantation in 1898 in Georgia. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Georgia Cotton Plantation

Georgia Cotton Plantation
GEORGIA 1895: Cotton pickers hard at work on a plantation in 1895 in Georgia. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Photo of Generic 1930s Juke Joint

Photo of Generic 1930s Juke Joint
UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1930: Photo of Generic 1930s Juke Joint (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Overlooking Monte Carlo

Overlooking Monte Carlo
Two priests looking over a wall at a view of Monte Carlo, Monaco in August 1948. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Sunbathing In Nice

Sunbathing In Nice
Two women sunbathing on decking in Nice, France in August 1948. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Nice Seafront

Nice Seafront
People sitting along the seafront in Nice, France in August 1948. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Royal Canadian Air Force During World War 2

Royal Canadian Air Force During World War 2
Airmen of the Royal Canadian Air Force at a training centre in Canada circa 1940. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Royal Canadian Air Force During World War 2

Royal Canadian Air Force During World War 2
Two pilots of the Royal Canadian Air Force getting in to an aircraft at a training centre in Canada circa 1940. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Paris At Night

Paris At Night
PARIS FRANCE - NOVEMBER 1: A couple stroll down a foggy street at night on November 1 1948 in Paris, France. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageMichael Ochs Archive Collection: Foggy Street Embrace in Paris

Foggy Street Embrace in Paris
PARIS FRANCE - NOVEMBER 1: A couple embrace on a foggy street at night on November 1 1948 in Paris, France. (Photo by Earl leaf/Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Images)


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