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African American Servicemen Scrapbook
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: SPC-2019-004
Abstract
This scrapbook contains mostly black-and-white photographs featuring images of African American servicemen of the 4th Armored Division in Germany participating in various recreational activities, as well as images taken during military training.
Dates:
1963
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
African American Cosmetology Scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2023-009
Scope and Contents
The African American Cosmetology Scrapbook (1972, 1987, 1997, 2001, 2002; undated) contains fifty six photographs; three certificates; one diploma; one "Sherman Girls 8th" patch; one homegoing celebration program; and one track relay ribbon possibly belonging to Heather Feagin or Stephanie Rochell Cline. A majority of the photographs feature images of various hairstyles; as well as a few images that were possibly taken during a cosmetology beauty or trade show. Also included are a few...
Dates:
1972, 1987, 1997, 2001, 2002; undated
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
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
Effie Robinson Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2023-037
Abstract
This collection contains one scrapbook, photographs, an obituary, master’s thesis, copies of a speech, and excerpts of an oral history regarding Effie Robinson, a San Francisco based social worker who was a pioneer for championing minority children in need of adoption, and educational leadership programs for minority youths. A majority of the scrapbook contains clippings regarding her work with MARCH! Adoption program, Junior Leaders Program at Benjamin Franklin Junior High School, and...
Dates:
circa 1930s; 1942; circa 1950s; 1952-1985, 2001, 2003; undated
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