American Virgin Islands Civic Association, tropical yule tide group photograph, December 19, 1953

The New York Amsterdam News and Other Press Photographs collection (1931-1974; undated) contains 66 black-and-white photographs mostly taken in New York for "New York Amsterdam News" and other press; and focuses on daily life of Black and African American communities. Photographers include: Harris Photo, Burley Photo Syndicate, James C. Campbell, Alex Summers, and others. Images depict people at debutante balls, various events, award ceremonies, and gatherings including 30th Precinct Auxiliary Police, Twist contest prize winners, Lincoln hospital nurses, children's talent shows, and others. Also included are headshots, and group photographs of different organizations and of families. Although a majority of the photographs originate in New York City, some are from Philadelphia, Chicago, and Indianapolis. This collection is arranged chronologically.