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African American Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2021-003
Abstract
This collection contains photograph albums, as well as single and loose photographs featuring images of African Americans. Images depict families; children; soldiers; and infants in a variety of settings and participating in many activities such as parties and events; holidays such as Christmas and Easter; inside and in front of homes; in front of cars; birthdays; churches; parks; vacations; and others. Also included in this collection are school, graduation, and military portraits; and some...
Dates:
circa 1880s-2010s; Majority of material found within 1940-1980
African American Press Photographs
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SPC-2021-018
Scope and Contents
The African American Press Photographs Collection (1944-1999; undated) contains two boxes of 237 black-and-white and 2 color photographs related to news stories that predominantly featured African Americans. A majority of the images measure 8 x 10" and have detailed news agency captions on the back. Some images also include the headlines or clippings that the photographs were used with. Included are images related to a wide variety of topics such as pop culture; local interest stories;...
Dates:
1944-1999; undated; Majority of material found within circa 1970s-1990s
New York Amsterdam News and Other Press Photographs
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2023-025
Scope and Contents
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...
Dates:
1931-1974; undated
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