Photographs of Petra Vogt, most attributed to Ira Cohen, 1970/1979

Containers:
Box 6, Folder 2-3
Extent:
2 folder(s)
Scope and content:

This section consists of about 150 photographs, chiefly black and white, with a few color snapshots, of varying sizes, most 3.5 x 5.5 inches or smaller. Contains a staged group photographic shoot with sword props and costumes; another staged photographic shoot of Petra Vogt in thick black lipstick with another model; various photographic shoots of Vogt in dramatic eye makeup, wigs, headdresses, costumes, and with props including skulls, sculptures, and other items.

It also includes Polaroids of Petra in daily household routines, such as eating, sitting in bed, or on the telephone, or with friends. One photograph features a drawing by Petra Vogt on the back.

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Parent restrictions:

Most of the collection is open for research. The single exception is a bank book for an account owned by Petra Vogt.

The bank book belonging to Petra Vogt, 1977-1978, has been removed and restricted until her death. It has been placed in the control folder for this collection in a sealed envelope. The bank book is from the Bayerische Hypotheken- und Wechsel-Bank (short form: Hypo-Bank).