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Photographs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 46 Collections and/or Records:

Malcolm X Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2020-009
Abstract

This collection contains eight black-and-white press photographs taken of Malcolm X at various events, as well as images taken of him at the [L.A.] courthouse, in front of his home after it was firebombed, and an image of him taken on a stretcher after he was assassinated.

Dates: March 20, 1962-February 21, 1965

Mexico Photograph Album

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 30550014958613], Folder: 1
Identifier: SPC-2019-002
Abstract

This collection contains one photograph album with approximately 91 black-and-white photographs taken in Mexico. Images in this collection feature views of mountains; the countryside; rivers; trains; villages; mines; homes and gardens; churches; street scenes; horse-drawn carriages; and others. Locations featured in this album include: Felipe, Hondo, Durango, Guadalajara, and others.

Dates: circa early 1900's

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

James H. Osborne Gardena Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2018-037
Abstract

This collections contains mainly black-and-white as well as some colored photographs and an article from the Gardena Valley News. Together they document the local news, history, and activities in the city of Gardena from circa 1980-1999.

Dates: circa 1980-1999, undated

James H. Osborne Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2023-012
Abstract This collection includes photographs, postcards, ephemera, and memorabilia gathered by James H. Osborne, a resident, educator, and historian of Los Angeles County's South Bay. Osborne's family has lived in the South Bay since the end of the 19th century, and he has been an enthusiastic collector of all things related to his home region. The collection contains photographs showing everyday life in the region, often offering candid images of citizens attending major events, or dealing with...
Dates: 1900s-1970s, 2006, 2007; undated

Phil Wilkes Fixico Collection

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 30550015029901]
Identifier: SPC-2021-023
Scope and Contents

The Phil Wilkes Fixico Collection (1966-2021, undated) contains documents relating to the life and career of Phil Wilkes Fixico, a Black-Seminole American activist and founder of the Semiroon Historical Society. Documents include photocopies of Fixico’s awards, certificates, degrees, and photographs, as well as articles focusing on Fixico and/or people of Black-Seminole heritage. Also included is a copy of A Man Called Horse by Glennette Tilley Turner.

Dates: 1966-2021, undated

"Photos, Catalina Island, Cal" (photograph album)

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 30550014958621]
Identifier: SPC-2019-005
Abstract

This collection contains one photograph album entitled Photos, Catalina Island, Cal. The album contains fourteen black-and-white photographs and one postcard featuring images presumably taken on Santa Catalina Island of women cross-dressing and dressed in costumes and menswear; as well as portrait style images, and a picture of women sitting under a parasol. Also included is one Santa Catalina Island souvenir postcard dated 1908.

Dates: 1908, undated

Pickering family correspondence and photographs

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2020-037
Abstract This collection contains mostly correspondence sent between members of the Pickering family from the 1860s-1930s. A majority of the correspondence is sent between two sisters, Nelle Pontz Pickering and Ethel Pontz McCown during the early 20th century where they discussed their daily lives and families. This collection also includes other letters sent to Nelle from her family and friends; letters sent from Nelle to her husband, Maylin during his time as a Major in the Aviation Section, Signal...
Dates: 1855-1944; undated; Majority of material found within 1902-1936

Random Lengths News Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2021-032
Abstract

This collection contains clippings, notes, correspondence, photographs, half-tones, press releases, flyers, invoices, meeting minutes, reports, published newspaper issues, and other material generated by Random Lengths News.

Dates: 1848, 1853, 1967, 1971, 1985-2024; undated ; Majority of material found within 1990-2004

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