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April-May 1950; Aerial photos of demonstrators on stage. Assumedly Booker T. Washington students. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

April-May 1950; Aerial photos of demonstrators on stage. Assumedly Booker T. Washington students. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

April-May 1950; Photos of the crowd gathered in front of the Burroughs house. Tuck Industrial hall and concession stand are shown in the background. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

April-May 1950; Photos of the crowd gathered in front of the Burroughs house. Tuck Industrial hall and concession stand are shown in the background. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

April-May 1950; Large crowd gathered in front of Burroughs house. Booker T. Washington memorial cabin on right. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Nov. 1950; President Sidney J. Phillips, right, is talking with another man over a model set. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

Nov. 1950; A student is showing another adult a measuring tape for a project. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

Oct. 1954; A group of farmers picking cotton on the land outside of the Booker T. Washington Elementary School.

Oct. 1954; A group of farmers picking cotton on the land outside of the Booker T. Washington Elementary School.

Oct. 1949; Group of students from Booker T. Washington Trade School on the partially constructed roof of Hopkins Hall. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Oct. 1949; Group of students from Booker T. Washington Trade School on the partially constructed roof of Hopkins Hall. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Oct. 1949; Group of students from Booker T. Washington Trade School on the partially constructed roof of Hopkins Hall. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Oct. 1949; Group of students from Booker T. Washington Trade School on the partially constructed roof of Hopkins Hall. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Oct. 1949; group of students from the Booker T. Washington Trade School in front of a partially constructed Hopkins Hall, discussing. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Oct. 1949; group of students from the Booker T. Washington Trade School in front of a partially constructed Hopkins Hall, discussing. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Oct. 1949; Group of students from the Booker T. Washington Trade School constructing Hopkins Hall at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

Oct. 1949; Group of students from the Booker T. Washington Trade School constructing Hopkins Hall at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

Oct. 1949; Group of graduates gathering around the Booker T. Washington memorial cabin where he was born enslaved. Students are in black and white graduation robes and caps. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Oct. 1949; President Sidney J. Phillips (far right) with three women, and a cow in front of the Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved. Well sculpture to honor Booker T. Washington is in the left foreground. Located at the…

Oct. 1949; Group of students from Booker T. Washington Trade School breaking for lunch in front of the concession stand at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

Oct. 1949; Group of students from Booker T. Washington Trade School breaking for lunch in front of the concession stand at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

Oct. 1949; Group of men surrounding a mid-twentieth century Ford vehicle. There is a man in the driver's seat. Assumedly Roanoke Branch.

Dec. 1949; Group of nine people stand under a portrait of Booker T. Washington. President Sidney J. Phillips stands in the middle of the group. Attorney T. C. Walker second from right. A.V. Mundy is at the far right of the group. Located at Booker T.…

Dec. 1949; Group of nine people stand under a portrait of Booker T. Washington. President Sidney J. Phillips stands in the middle of the group. Attorney T. C. Walker second from right. A.V. Mundy is at the far right of the group. Located at Booker T.…

Dec. 1949; Group of nine people sit around two tables. President Sidney J. Phillips is seated in the center of the group. Attorney T. C. Walker second from right. A.V. Mundy is seated to the right of Sidney J. Phillips. Located at Booker T.…

Dec. 1949; Group of nine people sit around two tables. President Sidney J. Phillips is seated in the center of the group. Attorney T. C. Walker second from right. A.V. Mundy is seated to the right of Sidney J. Phillips. Located at Booker T.…

Dec. 1949; Group of nine people stand in front of the Virginia Industrial Hall before its construction is fully complete. President Sidney J. Phillips stands in the middle of the group. Attorney T. C. Walker second from left. A.V. Mundy off to far…

Dec. 1949; Group of nine people stand in front of the Virginia Industrial Hall before its construction is fully complete. President Sidney J. Phillips stands in the middle of the group. Attorney T. C. Walker second from left. A.V. Mundy off to far…

1947; One woman is being crowned by a man while two other women watch. Assumedly one of the women is Mrs. Brown.

A man and a woman standing next to one another. Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved in the background. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Large group of people seemingly preparing for a musical performance. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Looking from beside the Burroughs house, the front of the crowd. Concession Stand is in the background. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Large crowd listening to a speaker in front of the Burroughs house and the Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Two boys sitting on the last row of seating in front of the Burroughs house and the Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Two boys sitting on the last row of seating in front of the Burroughs house and the Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Virginia Cottage in the background with Well Sculpture in the foreground. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Group of five women are pictured. Assumedly part of the Booker T. Washington Post Office Staff. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Group of three men stand in front of Well Sculpture for Booker T. Washington. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Unidentified man speaks to a crowd. President Sidney J. Phillips sits underneath portrait of Booker T. Washington. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Unidentified man speaks to a crowd. President Sidney J. Phillips sits underneath portrait of Booker T. Washington. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Tuck Industrial Hall with several American flags. Two mid-twentieth century cars parked in the front. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Unidentified man speaks to a crowd. President Sidney J. Phillips sits underneath portrait of Booker T. Washington. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Group of men looking at a part of, assumedly, a tractor. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Large group gathers around a large floral arrangement, seemingly a funeral arrangement. A man plays the trumpet. President Sidney J. Phillips is standing behind the woman (A.V. Mundy) who positions the arrangement. Located at Booker T. Washington…

Large group gathers around a large floral arrangement, seemingly a funeral arrangement. A man plays the trumpet. President Sidney J. Phillips is standing behind the woman (A.V. Mundy) who positions the arrangement. Located at Booker T. Washington…

Large group gathers around a large floral arrangement, seemingly a funeral arrangement. A man plays the trumpet. President Sidney J. Phillips is standing behind the woman (A.V. Mundy) who positions the arrangement. Located at Booker T. Washington…

Numerous speakers stand on the porch of the Burroughs house to speak to the gathered crowd. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Numerous speakers stand on the porch of the Burroughs house to speak to the gathered crowd. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Numerous speakers stand on the porch of the Burroughs house to speak to the gathered crowd. President Sidney J. Phillips at the podium. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

A.V. Mundy stands on the porch of the Burroughs house to speak to the gathered crowd. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Numerous speakers stand on the porch of the Burroughs house to speak to the gathered crowd. President Sidney J. Phillips at the podium. A.V. Mundy featured at far right. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

In driveway, looking toward Tuck Industrial Hall on the right, Virginia Cottage to its left, and Burroughs house farther to the left. Concession stand to the farthest left. Signs on the left read (going backward): Michigan, Mississippi, Kansas,…

1954; Several farmers picking cotton from the fields around Booker T. Washington Elementary School.

1954; Unidentified building at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

1954; Unidentified building at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

1954; Views from around the Booker T. Washington Elementary School building.

1954; Views from around the Booker T. Washington Elementary School building.

1954; Views from around the Booker T. Washington Elementary School building.

1954; Views from around the Booker T. Washington Elementary School building.

1954; Views from around the Booker T. Washington Elementary School building.

31 Aug. 1954; Photo of farmer standing in crops, Booker T. Washington Elementary School behind him.

31 Aug. 1954; View from Booker T. Washington Elementary School building, looking out into farmland.

31 Aug. 1954; Views from around the Booker T. Washington Elementary School building.

31 Aug. 1954; Views from around the Booker T. Washington Elementary School building.

President Sidney J. Phillips looking within Booker T. Washington Trade School Auto Shop. Partially disassembled car in the foreground. Assumedly Roanoke Branch.

Different groups of students all working on mid-twentieth century Ford car. Assumedly part of the Booker T. Washington Trade School Roanoke Branch.

Different groups of students all working on mid-twentieth century Ford car. Assumedly part of the Booker T. Washington Trade School Roanoke Branch.

Interior of mid-twentieth century car. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

Interior of mid-twentieth century car. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

Interior of mid-twentieth century car. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

Photos of a mid-twentieth century vehicle parked in front of wall. Wall has partially wiped away sign that reads, “Mapl__ Lea__” as well as, “Mechanical Department - Roanoke Branch Booker T. Washington Memorial Trade School A Field Service Booker T.…

President Sidney J. Phillips looking within Booker T. Washington Trade School Auto Shop. Partially disassembled car in the foreground. Assumedly Roanoke Branch.

Group of three students working on a bricklaying assignment. Assumedly Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

Different groups of students all working on mid-twentieth century Ford car. Assumedly part of the Booker T. Washington Trade School Roanoke Branch.

Different groups of students all working on mid-twentieth century Ford car. Assumedly part of the Booker T. Washington Trade School Roanoke Branch.

June 4 June 5; Large group of people on stage. President Sidney J. Phillips giving speech at main microphone. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

June 4 June 5; Picture looking out at the Booker T. Washington graduates in robes and caps. Presumably family members and other supporters sit behind them. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

June 4 June 5; Several people giving speeches to graduates at Booker T. Washington. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

June 4 June 5; Several people giving speeches to graduates at Booker T. Washington. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

June 4 June 5; Several people giving speeches to graduates at Booker T. Washington. A.V. Mundy seated by windows in background. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

June 4 June 5; Several people giving speeches to graduates at Booker T. Washington. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

June 4 June 5; Group of people walk from Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved, past Virginia Cottage and Burroughs House. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

June 4 June 5; Graduates in both black and white graduation robes and caps pose in front of Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin, where he was born enslaved at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

June 4 June 5; Group of seven people outside of Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved, seemingly placing a sign that reads, "1856." Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Assumedly taken during Electrical…

June 4 June 5; Several people giving speeches to graduates at Booker T. Washington. President Sidney J. Phillips is seated behind the speakers. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. A.V. Mundy speaks at podium.

June 4 June 5; Photos of the crowd at Booker T. Washington Graduation Ceremony inside High Street Baptist Church.

June 4 June 5; Photos of the crowd at Booker T. Washington Graduation Ceremony inside High Street Baptist Church.

June 4 June 5; President Sidney J. Phillips awarding diplomas to graduates of Booker T. Washington. A. V. Mundy seated to the left on stage. Image is at High Street Baptist.

June 4 June 5; President Sidney J. Phillips awarding diplomas to graduates of Booker T. Washington. Image is at High Street Baptist.

June 4 June 5; President Sidney J. Phillips awarding diplomas to graduates of Booker T. Washington. Image is at High Street Baptist.

June 4 June 5; President Sidney J. Phillips speaking to graduates both in and out of graduation cap and robe. Image is at High Street Baptist.

June 4 June 5; President Sidney J. Phillips speaking to graduates both in and out of graduation cap and robe. Image is at High Street Baptist.

June 4 June 5; Unidentified man in graduation robe giving speech to graduates. Assumedly High St. Church. Woman on far left is A.V. Mundy.

June 4 June 5; People on stage giving speeches to the crowd. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

June 4 June 5; People on stage giving speeches to the crowd. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

June 4 June 5; Tuck Industrial Hall on the left of the image with several mid-twentieth century cars parked beside it. People walking around in foreground. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

June 4 June 5; Small bed and drawer set. Assumedly part of a student project. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

June 4 June 5; Group of seven boys around mid-twentieth century car while trying to fix it. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

June 4 June 5; Group of three inside mid-twentieth century car (left) and group of three around tractor (right). Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

June 4 June 5; Photos showing various groups a part of Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Various signs read, "Goodwill Contest," "Campaign Dept.," and "Radio Repair."

June 4 June 5; Photos showing various groups a part of Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Various signs read, "Goodwill Contest," "Campaign Dept.," and "Radio Repair."

June 4 June 5; Photos showing various groups a part of Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Various signs read, "Goodwill Contest," "Campaign Dept.," and "Radio Repair."

June 4 June 5; Photos showing various groups a part of Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Various signs read, "Goodwill Contest," "Campaign Dept.," and "Radio Repair."

June 4 June 5; Photos showing various groups a part of Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Various signs read, "Goodwill Contest," "Campaign Dept.," and "Radio Repair."

June 4 June 5; Picture of the front of the stage. Bricks are laid. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

June 4 June 5; Group of five students giving bricklaying demonstration in front of stage. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

June 4 June 5; Tuck Industrial Hall with several American flags hanging on it. Two mid-twentieth century vehicles parked in front. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

24 Dec. 1950; Four people standing behind one person inside one of the buildings at Booker T. Washington National Memorial.

24 Dec. 1950; A more close-up view of the destruction of buildings. Cause of destruction is the fire of December 1950. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

24 Dec. 1950; Men looking in the rubble for what remains. A chimney and a portion of the memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born enslaved remain. Cause of destruction is the fire of December 1950. Located at the Booker T. Washington…

24 Dec. 1950; Men looking in the rubble for what remains. A chimney and a portion of the memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born enslaved remain. Cause of destruction is the fire of December 1950. Located at the Booker T. Washington…

24 Dec. 1950; Photographs of destroyed buildings and the memorial cottage where Booker T. Washington was born enslaved. Some of the brick structure remains standing. Cause of destruction is the fire of December 1950. Located at the Booker T.…

24 Dec. 1950; Photograph of dilapidated brick structure. Two chimneys are standing. Not believed to be caused by the Fire of December 1950. Possibly across the road from Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

24 Dec. 1950; Photographs of destroyed buildings and the memorial cottage where Booker T. Washington was born enslaved. Some of the brick structure remains standing. Cause of destruction is the fire of December 1950. Located at the Booker T.…

24 Dec. 1950; Photograph of dilapidated brick structure. Two chimneys are standing. Not believed to be caused by the Fire of December 1950. Possibly across the road from Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

5 Feb. 1951; Women in a room typing on typewriters, with a sign on the wall saying, "Nothing Great in LIFE is Ever Achieved without Enthusiasm." Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

5 Feb. 1951; Women in a room typing on typewriters, with a sign on the wall saying, "Nothing Great in LIFE is Ever Achieved without Enthusiasm." Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

5 Feb. 1951; Two women in white, baking. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

5 Feb. 1951; Two women in white, watching an older gentleman eat. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

5 Feb. 1951; A woman in white, on the right, pointing to a bag of "Pillsbury's BEST Flour." Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

5 Feb. 1951; Two women in white, watching an older gentleman eat. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

5 Feb. 1951; A woman in white, on the right, handing an older gentleman a plate of food. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

August 1951; Three men pictured in what is assumedly the Auto-Body Shop as part of the Booker T. Washington Trade School. Assumedly Roanoke Branch.

August 1951; Three men pictured in what is assumedly the Auto-Body Shop as part of the Booker T. Washington Trade School. Assumedly Roanoke Branch.

Assumedly Mr. Myers, standing on the far right, in his graduation robe and cap with three other graduates, waiting to shake hands with President Sidney J. Phillips at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

17 Oct. 1951; Sign that reads, “Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial The Key to Prosperity Agricultural Department - S. J. Phillips, President” hangs over a fruit, vegetable, and cotton stand set up inside. Another sign reads, “This Key Was Made…

17 Oct. 1951; Sign that reads, “Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial The Key to Prosperity Agricultural Department - S. J. Phillips, President” hangs over a fruit, vegetable, and cotton stand set up inside. Another sign reads, “This Key Was Made…

17 Oct. 1951; Sign that reads, “Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial The Key to Prosperity Agricultural Department - S. J. Phillips, President” hangs over a fruit, vegetable, and cotton stand set up inside. Another sign reads, “This Key Was Made…

17 Oct. 1951; Sign that reads, “Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial The Key to Prosperity Agricultural Department - S. J. Phillips, President” hangs over a fruit, vegetable, and cotton stand set up inside. Another sign reads, “This Key Was Made…

Oct. 17, 1951; Sign that reads, "Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial The Key to Prosperity Agricultural Departments - S. J. Phillips, President" hangs over a fruit, vegetable, and cotton stand set up inside. President Sidney J. Phillips pictured…

Oct. 17, 1951; Sign that reads, "Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial The Key to Prosperity Agricultural Departments - S. J. Phillips, President" hangs over a fruit, vegetable, and cotton stand set up inside. President Sidney J. Phillips pictured…

Oct. 17, 1951; Sign that reads, "Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial The Key to Prosperity Agricultural Departments - S. J. Phillips, President" hangs over a fruit, vegetable, and cotton stand set up inside. President Sidney J. Phillips pictured…

17 Oct. 1951; Sign that reads, “Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial The Key to Prosperity Agricultural Department - S. J. Phillips, President” hangs over a fruit, vegetable, and cotton stand set up inside. Another sign reads, “This Key Was Made…

Oct. 17, 1951; Sign that reads, "Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial The Key to Prosperity Agricultural Departments - S. J. Phillips, President" hangs over a fruit, vegetable, and cotton stand set up inside. President Sidney J. Phillips pictured…

July 1951; Large group of men huddled around a woman as she writes something in front of a typewriter. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

July 1951; Large group of men huddled around a woman as she writes something in front of a typewriter. Assumedly located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Large group of students gathered around tables at the finished Carver School. Bottom Row (left to right): Reba Mae Terry, Lewey Boyd Hale, Frankye Hunter, Martha Ella Vineyard, Clara Frances Anderson, Joseph Curtis, Charles Thompson, Evelyn Irene…

Large group of students gathered around tables at the finished Carver School. Bottom Row (left to right): Reba Mae Terry, Lewey Boyd Hale, Frankye Hunter, Martha Ella Vineyard, Clara Frances Anderson, Joseph Curtis, Charles Thompson, Evelyn Irene…

Image of Carver School from the intersection of what is now 4th and Broad St.

Interior image of, assumedly, First Baptist Gainsboro, as a service is ongoing. There is someone giving a sermon, and multiple other people on the altar and in pews.

Carver High School men’s basketball team with twenty players and two coaches. Players are sitting in four rows of five on the bleachers, and coaches are in suits. First row (left to right) - Mr. James W. Price, Coach; William Gravely; Edward…

Carver High School men’s basketball team with twenty players and two coaches. Players are sitting in four rows of five on the bleachers, and coaches are in suits. First row (left to right) - Mr. James W. Price, Coach; William Gravely; Edward…

June 10th; President Sidney J. Phillips and Portia Washington Pittman speaking at a desk. Portrait of Booker T. Washington behind them. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

June 10th; President Sidney J. Phillips and Portia Washington Pittman speaking at a desk. Portrait of Booker T. Washington behind them. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

June 10th; President Sidney J. Phillips speaking with a female student. Poster of Booker T. Washington behind them. Assumedly at Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

June 10th; Room set up like a bedroom with laundry hanging as well. In a floral arrangement, there is a sign that reads, "Applied Home Economics and Sewing." Assumedly at Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

June 10th; Room set up like a bedroom with laundry hanging as well. In a floral arrangement, there is a sign that reads, "Applied Home Economics and Sewing." Possibly located at Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

June 10th; Picture of a cow with a car and the Tuck Industrial Hall in the background at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

June 10th; Portia Washington Pittman pictured with a cow in front of the memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born enslaved at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

June 10th; Assumedly mid-twentieth century era Ford car with someone in the driver's seat. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

June 10th; Six graduates in white graduation robes stand around the Well Sculpture to honor Booker T. Washington located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Portia Washington Pittman shakes hands with, possibly, Mrs. L. M. Jones, in front.

June 10th; Six graduates in white graduation robes stand around the Well Sculpture to honor Booker T. Washington located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

June 10th; President Sidney J. Phillips shakes hands with a graduate in white graduation robes. Portia Washington Pittman stands in the background. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

June 10th; President Sidney J. Phillips shakes hands with a graduate in white graduation robes. Portia Washington Pittman stands in the background. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

June 10th; President Sidney J. Phillips shaking hands with a graduate in white graduation robes. Unknown man in background. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

June 10th; President Sidney J. Phillips assumedly speaking to others while seated at a desk, holding a hammer. Portrait of Booker T. Washington behind him. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Trade School.

June 10th; President Sidney J. Phillips assumedly speaking to others while seated at a desk, holding a hammer. Portrait of Booker T. Washington behind him. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

June 10th; President Sidney J. Phillips and Portia Washington Pittman pictured with a cow alongside the Well Sculpture to honor Booker T. Washington at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; People, including President Sidney J. Phillips, giving speeches to graduates. Portrait of Sidney J. Phillips on the wall on the left, portrait of Booker T. Washington on the wall on the right.

May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; People, including President Sidney J. Phillips, giving speeches to graduates. Portrait of Sidney J. Phillips on the wall on the left, portrait of Booker T. Washington on the wall on the right.

May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; A.V. Mundy giving speeches to graduates. Portrait of Sidney J. Phillips on the wall on the left, portrait of Booker T. Washington on the wall on the right.

May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Four graduates sipping soda out of glass bottles in front of concession stand.

May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Three women sipping soda out of glass bottles in front of concession stand.

May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Three women sipping soda out of glass bottles in front of concession stand.

May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Large circle of people in graduation robes and caps surrounding the memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born.

May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Graduates and other school members process away from the memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born. Also passing Virginia Cottage.

May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Graduates and other school members process away from the memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born. Also passing Virginia Cottage.

May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; President Sidney J. Phillips, right, shaking hands with another man in front of the Well Sculpture in honor of Booker T. Washington.

May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Large circle of people in graduation robes and caps surrounding the memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born.

May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Graduate standing with glass bottle of soda, another man inside the concession stand hands the graduate another.

May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Group of graduates and others stand for a portrait by a sign that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."

May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Group of graduates and others stand for a portrait by a sign that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."

May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Pictures inside of a classroom at Booker T. Washington Elementary.

May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Pictures inside of a classroom at Booker T. Washington Elementary.

May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Pictures inside of a classroom at Booker T. Washington Elementary.

May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Large circle of people in graduation robes and caps surrounding the memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born.

Group of five men, two graduates, to perform. Assumedly at graduation. Assumedly at High Street Baptist in Roanoke.

May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; People, including President Sidney J. Phillips, giving speeches to graduates. Portrait of Sidney J. Phillips on the wall on the left, portrait of Booker T. Washington on the wall on the right.

May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips, far right, holding a child next to two men in front of the Well Sculpture in honor of Booker T. Washington.

Assumedly Rev. Stone of Hill St. Baptist. Portrait taken in front of plain background.

Assumedly Rev. Stone of Hill St. Baptist. Portrait taken in front of plain background.

Color Photo. Rev. James Goode standing with two people as the people eat their meal. Possibly meeting room at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.

Color Photo. Assumedly Rev. James Goode, performing Mass at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.

Unidentified Group Portrait.

Color Photo. People gathered in a room in line for a meal. Room has plain walls. Possibly meeting room at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.

Color Photo. People gathered in a room in line for a meal. Room has plain walls. Possibly meeting room at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.

Color Photo. People gathered in a room in line for a meal. Room has plain walls. Possibly meeting room at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.

Color Photo. People gathered in a room in line for a meal. Room has plain walls. Possibly meeting room at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.

Color Photo. People gathered in a room in line for a meal. Room has plain walls. Possibly meeting room at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.

Color Photo. People gathered in a room eating a meal. Wood-panelled walls. Possibly meeting room at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.

Color Photo. People gathered in a room eating a meal. Wood-panelled walls. Possibly meeting room at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.

Color Photo. Long table of people eating in a wood-panelled room. Possibly meeting room at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.

Color Photo. People gathered in a room in line for a meal. Room has plain walls. Possibly meeting room at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.

Color Photo. People gathered in a room in line for a meal. Room has plain walls. Possibly meeting room at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.

Color Photo. People gathered in a room eating a meal. Wood-panelled walls. Possibly meeting room at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.

Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Audience gathered for Mass at St. Andrew's. Stained glass panels along walls.

Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Assumedly Rev. James Goode, performing Mass. Other clergymen present on altar.

Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Assumedly Rev. James Goode, performing Mass. Other clergymen present on altar.

Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Assumedly Rev. James Goode, performing Mass. Other clergymen present on altar.

Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Assumedly Rev. James Goode, performing Mass. Other clergymen present on altar.

Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Assumedly Rev. James Goode, performing Mass. Other clergymen present on altar.

Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Assumedly Rev. James Goode, performing Mass. Other clergymen present on altar.

Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Assumedly Rev. James Goode, performing Mass. Other clergymen present on altar.

Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Audience gathered for Mass at St. Andrew's. Stained glass panels along walls.

Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Assumedly Rev. James Goode, performing Mass. Other clergymen present on altar.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial June 30, 1955; Two women shaking hands. Woman on left is Mrs. Ada Chapell. Woman on right is assumedly Mrs. Alice Smith Jones.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial June 30, 1955; Assumedly Mrs. Alice Smith Jones being sworn in as Postmistress at Booker T. Washington Post Office. Mrs. Jones is facing a man and they both have their right hands raised.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial June 30, 1955; Assumedly Mrs. Alice Smith Jones being sworn in as Postmistress at Booker T. Washington Post Office. Mrs. Jones is facing a man and they both have their right hands raised.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial June 30, 1955; Two women shaking hands with man at far right. Assumedly Mrs. Alice Smith Jones in the middle.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial June 30, 1955; Portrait of an unidentified woman.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial June 30, 1955; Five women standing behind desk for portrait. Woman on far right is possibly Postmistress Virginia Hurt Phillips. 2nd from left is Mrs. Ada D. Chapell.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial June 30, 1955; President Sidney J. Phillips, left, shaking hands with unidentified woman in front of memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born enslaved.

May 9, 1950; President Sidney J. Phillips talks to another man by the chickens and chicken coops. Virginia Industrial Hall, Burroughs house, Virginia Cottage, and other cars in the background. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 9, 1950; Chickens running around a coop. Virginia Industrial Hall, Burroughs house, Virginia Cottage, and other cars in the background. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 9, 1950; Chickens running around a coop. Virginia Industrial Hall, Burroughs house, Virginia Cottage, and other cars in the background. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 9, 1950; Chickens running around a coop. Virginia Industrial Hall, Burroughs house, Virginia Cottage, and other cars in the background. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 9, 1950; President Sidney J. Phillips with adult and baby pigs. Assumedly Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Two men working at some sort of machine. Man at back seems to be holding a saw, and man at the front seems to be stretching some sort of material. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Group of three at a table. Middle person is possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips, wife of President Sidney J. Phillips and one of the postmistresses of the Booker T. Washington National Monument Post Office at Booker T. Washington Birthplace…

Large group of people circled around what is assumedly a musical performance. Virginia Industrial Hall in the background at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Large group of people circled around what is assumedly a musical performance. Virginia Industrial Hall in the background at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Large group of people outside of a bus. Black dog in front of the people. Concession stand in the back right. Located at the Booker T. Washington Memorial Birthplace.

Same group of people as 24.3, but taken from behind the group. The people are facing the Post Office and Burroughs house building and the reconstructed cabin where Booker T. Washington was born enslaved at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Group of people seated, assumedly for Booker T. Washington 4th Annual Birthday Celebration at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Virginia Industrial Hall in the back.

Car entering for "Booker Washington Birthplace, VA The 4th Annual Booker T. Washington Birthday Celebration Will be Held on These Grounds April 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Public is Invited."

People gathered inside of a building assumedly at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Portia Washington Pittman in front row.

People gathered inside of a building assumedly at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

People congregating and coming from inside the Virginia Industrial Hall at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Four people in front of Virginia Cottage. In front, there is a sign that reads, "Buildings On These Grounds Are Being Renovated and Remodeled By Community Workers Teachers and Students Of The ROANOKE BRANCH Of the Booker T. Washington Memorial Trade…

Crowd listening to speaker, assumedly at 4th Annual Booker T. Washington Birthday Celebration at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Standing in front of Burroughs house.

Three people addressing the crowd assumedly at 4th Annual Booker T. Washington Birthday Celebration. Standing in front of Burroughs house. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. A.V. Mundy is woman to the right.

Three people addressing the crowd assumedly at 4th Annual Booker T. Washington Celebration at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Standing in front of Burroughs house.

Three people addressing the crowd assumedly at 4th Annual Booker T. Washington Birthday Celebration. Standing in front of Burroughs house. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. A.V. Mundy is woman to the right.

Four students work on bricklaying. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

Sept. 15, 1954; Class pictures outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Classes range in size.

Sept. 15, 1954; Class pictures outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Classes range in size.

Sept. 15, 1954; Class pictures outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Classes range in size.

Sept. 15, 1954; Class pictures outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Classes range in size.

Sept. 15, 1954; Class pictures outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Classes range in size.

Sept. 15, 1954; Mrs. Ada Chapell and daughter in line to speak to teacher at Booker T. Washington Elementary. Other girls lined up behind Mrs. Chapell's daughter.

Sept. 15, 1954; Mrs. Ada Chapell and daughter in line to speak to teacher at Booker T. Washington Elementary. Other girls lined up behind Mrs. Chapell's daughter.

Sept. 15, 1954; Mrs. Ada Chapell and daughter inside Booker T. Washington Elementary.

Sept. 15, 1954; Farmer looking at the camera with the Booker T. Washington Elementary School building in the back right of the image.

Sept. 15, 1954; Class pictures outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Classes range in size.

Sept. 15, 1954; Mrs. Ada Chapell and daughter outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Both in dresses.

Three students offer a bricklaying demonstration to some of the group members from CSE022.7. Portia Washington Pittman is the woman that is pictured. Attorney T. C. Walker on far right. Possibly located at the Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington…

Assumedly a group of students offering a demonstration of building to some of the group members pictured in CSE022.7. Portia Washington Pittman looking at camera. Attorney T. C. Walker on far-right side of image. Possibly located at Roanoke Branch of…

Group of eleven people pictured outside the Virginia Industrial Hall at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Assumedly some sort of board or group of teachers.President Sidney J. Phillips fifth from left, Portia Washington Pittman, far right,…

Four women and one child pictured holding dresses in front of a photo of Booker T. Washington and two quotes from Mr. Washington. Possibly located at Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

Attorney T. C. Walker and Portia Washington Pittman pictured holding a mop in the air at Booker T. Washington Trade School.

Group of five men; one man is assumedly giving a demonstration on an automobile part. Portia Washington Pittman at the far right. Possibly located at Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

Pictures of the Virginia Industrial Hall at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Group of eleven people pictured around two tables. Assumedly some sort of board or group of teachers at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. President Sidney J. Phillips pictured at center, Portia Washington Pittman third from right. Attorney T.…

Pictures of the Virginia Industrial Hall at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Group of two people at a gathering. There is a man on the left holding a cigarette, and the woman on the right is in a long dress.

Group of eleven people pictured outside the Virginia Industrial Hall. Assumedly some sort of board or group of teachers. President Sidney J. Phillips fifth from left, Portia Washington Pittman, far right. Attorney T. C. Walker second from left, A.V.…

Large group of people gathered in front of buildings. Building on far left is the building designated as the US Post Office, and the building on the far right is the replica cabin of Booker T. Washington's birthplace at Booker T. Washington…

Two people, Portia Washington Pittman on right, Attorney T. C. Walker on left, looking at a sculpture of a well. Quote on top reads, “Cast down your bucket where you are” from Booker T. Washington. It is designated for those a part of Industrial…

Two people, Portia Washington Pittman on right, Attorney T. C. Walker on left, looking at a sculpture of a well. Quote on top reads, “Cast down your bucket where you are” from Booker T. Washington. It is designated for those a part of Industrial…

Four students work on bricklaying for what appears to be a chimney or fireplace structure. Possibly located at the Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

Four students work on bricklaying for what appears to be a chimney or fireplace structure. Possibly located at the Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

Three students offer a bricklaying demonstration to some of the group members from CSE022.7. Portia Washington Pittman is the woman that is pictured. Attorney T. C. Walker on far right. Possibly located at the Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington…

Group of eleven people pictured around two tables. Assumedly some sort of board or group of teachers at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. President Sidney J. Phillips pictured at center, Portia Washington Pittman third from right. Attorney T.…

Feb. 26, 1955; Groups of people walking around pathways. Cars are pictured in the background as well as the Tuck Industrial Hall. Other buildings include Virginia Cottage, poultry houses, and a concession stand. Located at Booker T. Washington…

Feb. 26, 1955; Large group of people; image from the front of the crowd. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Feb. 26, 1955; Large group of peole; image from the back of the crowd. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Feb. 26, 1955; Portia Washington Pittman appears to hand item off to man standing on stoop of Hopkins Hall. Other people are around them; there is a bed on the stoop as well. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Feb. 26, 1955; Crowd of people gathered around machinery (most likely automotive or farm related) Hopkins Hall is pictured in the background. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Feb. 26, 1955; Large crowd of people gathered in front of one of the buidlings at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Tuck Industrial Hall in the background on the left; Burroughs house in the background in the center; and Hopkins Hall on the…

Three men are pictured; man on far left hands something to man in the middle while they shake hands. One of the men is assumedly Rev. Tunner.

Roanoke Dressed Poultry Co.; Owned and Operated by J. Brumberg and Sons" "1027 Norfolk Ave SE" Two men holding a chicken next to a truck full of caged chickens. Back of truck shown.

Roanoke Dressed Poultry Co.; "Owned and Operated by J. Brumberg and Sons" "1027 Norfolk Ave SE" Two men holding a chicken next to a truck full of caged chickens.

Banquet at High St. Church 1947; Photo taken from balcony area of High St. Baptist down toward pulpit area of the altar.

Banquet at High St. Church 1947; Several tables set up and decorated for a banquet. People seated at all of the tables conversing and enjoying their meal.

Banquet at High St. Church 1947; Several tables set up and decorated for a banquet. People seated at all of the tables conversing and enjoying their meal.

Banquet at High St. Church 1947; Several tables set up and decorated for a banquet. People seated at all of the tables conversing and enjoying their meal.

Banquet at High St. Church 1947; Several tables set up and decorated for a banquet. People seated at all of the tables conversing and enjoying their meal.

16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation; Two men on stage; man on the left is in catcher's uniform, handing a baseball to the man on the right, dressed in a suit.

16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation; Man giving speech in a graduation robe. Audience sits before him.

16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation

Man giving a speech in a graduation robe. There are two men and a woman (A.V. Mundy) sitting in the background; Sidney J. Phillips is the man sitting next to the woman.

16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation

Man giving a speech in graduation attire. There are two men (Sidney J. Phillips to far left) and a woman (A.V. Mundy) sitting in the background.

16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation

Graduate (man) shaking hands with president, Sidney J. Phillips, in graduation attire. Other graduates in the background walking across the stage. A.V. Mundy, not in…

16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation

Graduate (man) shaking hands with president, Sidney J. Phillips, in graduation attire. A.V. Mundy, not in graduation clothes, hands diploma to man.

16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation

Graduate (woman) shaking hands with other woman on stage. Graduate is wearing white. Graduate passed man in graduation robe and cap.

16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation; Images of the crowd at graduation, including graduates. There is a balcony area above the ground floor pews.

16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation; Images of the crowd at graduation, including graduates. There is a balcony area above the ground floor pews.

16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation

Graduate (man) leaving the stage after shaking hands with two people. Woman on the left, man on the right; man is wearing graduation robe and cap.

Debutante Ball

Dr. Walter S. Claytor and Nurse Daisy Schley pictured with a patient

Reverend Robert James Jr. and his family. His wife Bernice is pictured center with the Reverend to her right.

Tracy Broady is 5th girl from left.

Unknown assembly audience

First Baptist Church

Unknown makeup artist, possibly at the Booker T. Washington Trade School.

Pictured: Mr. J. Lovelle Taylor (Freemason)

Either Saint Paul United Methodist Church or First Baptist Church. Identified: Constance Johnson (first row, far right), Mary Jeffries? (front row, second from the left)

Unknown school play, possibly on American history

Downing family portrait. Dr. Ellwood Downing pictured center-right and his wife Della Downing pictured center-left

Della Downing pictured on the left side, second from the back

Church service.

Front row (left to right): Reginald Clark, Reverend Ulsa Broady, MiKenley Craighead, Mason. Middle row (left to right): Murall Yvall, Mitchell Hankis, Robert Scaks, Alex Hancock. Back row (left to right): Armstead, E.C. Preston, Abner Jones, Joe…

Ruth Lash pictured on the left, in front of Harrison School

Unknown group portrait outside a Piedmont Airlines plane, A. Byron Smith is man in middle.

Group portrait holding commemorative Booker T. Washington stamps at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial in Franklin County, VA. President Sidney J. Phillips third from left, Portia Washington Pittman, daughter of Booker T. Washington, is the…

Unknown female’s exchange of an envelope

Identified: Mary March (center), Samuel Williams (front row, far left), Charell (front row, second from left), Gilbert March (front row, second from right), and O.W. Jones (front row, far right)

High Street Baptist Church event. Man with white shirt and black bowtie is Dr. Frederick G. Sampson

Unknown audience, man in second row, middle, center, sitting alone is either Tony or Terry Atwater.

Picture made at YMCA Gainsboro Rd. and Patton Ave. Heller Kindergarten.

Unknown banquet

Unknown group portrait

Esquire Club. From left to right: Jeremiah Robertson Sr., John Dillon, unidentified, Walter Allen, Jack Hilton, unidentified, Mose Lipscomb, Lilburn Hilton, William Johns, Alton Sharper, Joe, unidentified, unidentified, Thomas Robertson, George…

Classroom portrait. Ronnie Jordan (?) pictured top left by the door

Classroom portrait. Ruth Anderson identified top left by the tree. Ms. Taylor, the teacher, identified in the center of the second row

Unknown group portrait, possibly Sunday school or another church-related event

Alphas Sorority and Fraternity pictured in front of St. Andrews Catholic Church

Unknown textile factory workers

Debutante Ball

Debutante Ball

Heller Kindergarten portrait made behind the Gainsboro Library during the May Day festival

Unknown church service

Group portrait of the Dining Car Employees or The Moles on Henry St. Front row (left to right): Ruth Anderson, Hazel Hall, Hershey Steptoe (Mary Steptoe), James or Pete Woodliff, Irene or Estelle Woodliff. Back row (left to right): Gertrude Logan,…

Group portrait. Front row (left to right): first 2 unidentified, Mary Jeffries, Juanita Ford, unidentified, Mrs. Brown or B. Kasey. Back row: S. Ford (?), Bill Thompson, W. Jeffries (?), Al Holland Sr., unidentified

Group portrait. From left to right: first 2 unidentified, Dorothy Sheppeson (?) Greene, Odelle Mebane, Eunice Poindexter, unidentified, Alma Finney Tyree Robertson (?), unidentified, Nina Charlton, Bolden, Ed Green, Markhiem or Macklain

Same church as CS 136, possibly a pageant.

High Street Baptist Church event. February 1976. Deacon William Whitaker.

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Portrait of Joseph Fuller Jr

Group portrait. First row (left to right): Rev. Metz Coker, Patricia Waller Henry, Jack Watson, next 2 unidentified, McCarthy Woods. Second row: Leroy Campbell, next 4 unidentified, Valerie Lash. Third row: Ms. Woods, Mr. Williams, Mr. Meadows, next…

St. Paul’s Methodist Church. Far-right corner: Marionetta Sprauve Shaw (far left corner is unidentified). First row (left to right): Lillie Patterson, unidentified, Christine Payne or Arnesia Keeling Payne, unidentified, Fizer-Simmons. Second row…

Group portrait. From left to right: Patricia Waller, Ruth Anderson, Edna Prunty, Delia or Leila Bryant, unidentified, Fulford, unidentified, Maxine Thomas, unidentified, Mrs. Broady

Unknown group portrait, possibly a sorority

Debutante Ball

The Harrison Baseball Team. 1928-1930. Numerical order: 1. Crawford 2. Jim Jones 3. Bob Jefferson 4. Jess Smith 5. “Bubber” McAfee 6. Edward Calloway 7. Bobley Colson 8. Lee Calloway 9. Jack Calloway 10. Banks 11. Matthews 12. “Wildman” Coffer 13.…

Freemasons outside Prince Hall. Front row (left to right): Frank Broady, unidentified, J. Luvelle Taylor, unidentified, William Beane, unidentified. Middle row (left to right): unidentified, Billy Taborn, unidentified, Clifton Whitworth, William…

Front row (left to right)--A. Byron Smith, wife, Miriam, Lessie Polk, Raymond Polk

A. Byron Smith and wife, Miriam (from left, seated), Deacon Hanks (man standing to the right with gray hair).

Dr. J.H. Roberts and his wife pictured at Christmastime

Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.

Gathering for Hunton Crew INC. Far left corner--Richard Penly and Mrs. Shirlene Penly. Estelle McCadden is pictured 3rd from the right in the first row of chairs and Mr. Lewis Peery is pictured in the farthest row, 2nd from the left

Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.

Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.

Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.

Hunton Life Saving Crew

High Street Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir. Front row (left to right): Marilyn Curtis, next 2 unidentified, Frances Keene, Barbara Taylor, William Keene (Buster), Broady or Brown. Back row (left to right): unidentified, Rev. Ulas Broady, rest…

Unknown portrait of two working females, possibly waitresses

Envelope: Rev. Horatio Edwards

Award reception. Envelope: Mary Rayford, Audrey Wheaton’s Mom

Pictured: Far left: Elmer Thomas. Far right: Maxine Thomas, Carolyn Law and Curtis Parker center.

Debutante portrait

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Colonial Stores storefront

Unknown male walking in an aisle past an audience, possibly a debutante escort

Debutante ball

Freemasons. Herbert Shovley identified in the front row on the far lefthand side

Unknown group portrait

Unknown ceremony or an award reception

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Front row (left to right): Donna Lee, Elizabeth Thomas or Coltman, Carolyn Patterson (or Koger?), Nadine Davis Wheaton, Sadie B. Lawson. Middle row (left to right): Katy Wheaton? (or Butler), rest unidentified. Back row…

Freemasons

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Group portrait not identified.

Group Portrait. St. Matthew Church of God, Abbot St. Front row (left to right): Florine Fulford or Fuller, Nona Harris, Dorothy Taylor or Walker. Back row (left to right): E. Hash or Nancy Hash, Prunty, Edna Nash (Temple of the Way Out Church?) or…

Unknown banquet. Located in the Ballroom of the Hotel Roanoke. Circa 1960s.

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Atwood’s capital view tour with unknown members of the Booker T. Washington Trade School

Unknown award recognition

Unknown award recognition

Unknown children’s meal, possibly at Hunton YMCA Daycare

Unknown children’s meal, possibly at Hunton YMCA Daycare

Group portrait. From left to right: Nona Harris, Bessie Coles, Helen or Halle or Hall, unidentified, unidentified, Becky Hale

Group portrait. Front row (left to right): Connie Johnson Hamlar, unidentified, unidentified, Gwendolyn Lawrence (Connie and Gwendolyn are sisters). Back row (left to right) : unidentified, Doris Elam, Nina Bolden, Baylice Cooper

Pictured: Front row (left to right)--Ruth Lash, unidentified, Mary Curtis Steptoe, Kitty McCain, Middle row (left to right)--Elizabeth Snyder, Edna Prunty, next two unidentified, Back row--Sister Hall Martin, Prunty

Group portrait

Shriners group portrait

Shriners group portrait. Envelope: Prints of groups made at Lodge Hall and YMCA

Shriners group portrait. Envelope: Prints of groups made at Lodge Hall and YMCA

Shriners group portrait. Envelope: Prints of groups made at Lodge Hall and YMCA

Dr. Noel C. Taylor pictured left, Dr. Maynard H. Law pictured center.

Dr. Maynard H. Law pictured left of the podium and Rev. Wright pictured at the podium.

Dr. Maynard H. Law pictured right.

Dr. Noel C. Taylor pictured.

Unknown children’s church choir performance

Interior of First Baptist Church. Envelope: Rev. Edwards

Interior of First Baptist Church.

Interior of First Baptist Church.

Interior of First Baptist Church.

Interior of First Baptist Church.

Interior of First Baptist Church. Noel C Taylor pictured

Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.

Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.

Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.

Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.

Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.

Unknown banquet

Unknown banquet

Unknown assembly, possibly debutant

Unknown assembly, possibly debutant

Unknown classroom portrait

High Street Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir. Front row (left to right): Barbara Taylor, Francis Keene, Louise Prunty, unidentified, Elsie Scott, unidentified, unidentified, Nina Medley, Bonnie Terry, Earl or Carl Woodlift Jr. Middle Row (left to…

High Street Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir. Front row (left to right): Barbara Taylor, Francis Keene, Louise Prunty, next 5 unidentified, Nina Medley, Earl or Carl Woodlift Jr.. Middle row: Marilyn Curtis, unidentified, Helen Terry, Elise Scott,…

Willaim Bernard Robertson (far right), Elsie Scott standing.

Unknown woman speaking. Elsie Scott standing

A. Byron Smith

Freemasons group portrait. Front row (left to right): Matthew Banks, Melvin Anderson, James Stewart, unidentified, Paul Scott. Back row (left to right): O.W. Jone, Otho Wright, Elijah Williams, unidentified

Left: George Harris, Center: unidentified, Right: Lawrence Hunter

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Unknown banquet

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Unknown conference

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Unknown school play or student performance

Unknown school choir performance

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Ceremony

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Unknown group portrait

Unknown group portrait

Unknown freemason portrait

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Unknown event

Unknown event

Group portrait. From left to right: Dorothy Taylor or Mrs. Fulford, Delia or Leila Bryant, unknown, Maxine Thomas (Dr. Reginald Shareef’s Mother), Mrs. Broady

Harrison Elementary School faculty Halloween costume portrait

Harrison Elementary School costume party. Portrait of Sidney J. Phillips on top shelf.

Harrison Elementary School costume party

Harrison Elementary School. Left: Maxine Foutz Thomas (?). Center: Marionette Shaw Sprouve. Portrait of Sidney J. Phillips on top shelf.

Sorority event

Sorority event

Sorority group portrait. From left to right: Gloria Wingfield, Carolyn Kroger Patterson, Christine Logan Powell, Carolyn Murphy, Carolyn Law, Jean Whitten, Joyce Preston, Marilyn Spencer, Clara Boyo, Gloria Waddell, unknown, Juaniva Crowder, Clara…

Unknown banquet portrait

Unknown banquet portrait

Recognition ceremony at Burrell Hospital. Pictured: Dr. George Moore shaking Dr. Henry Penn's hand and Attorney Lawrence speaking at the podium

Recognition ceremony at Burell Hospital.

Downing family portrait

Group Portrait. From left to right front row : Evelyn Scott Pullen, Courtney (?) Neeley, Elaine Davis Stoval, Gloria Downing, Eloise Downing (or Law?), Baylese or Balise Spencer. From left to right back row: Constance Johnson Hamlar, Nina Charlton…

Possible debutante portrait. Envelope: Ms. Ida Kerne

Unknown portrait of a woman. Clothed in Order of the Eastern Star apparel.

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Unknown portrait of a woman. Clothed in Order of the Eastern Star apparel.

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Unknown portrait of a woman. Clothed in Order of the Eastern Star apparel.

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William D. Coleman, principal of Loudon Elementary School.

Sallye Coleman

Salem Baptist Church service.

Unknown neighborhood portrait

Teachers and Business Organization. 1957. Envelope: "Mrs. G. West Home Gertrude Preston West and Mrs. J Calloway Wells Ave. N.W."

Front Row: Hazel Hale (second from left ), Althea Calloway (third from left), ? Broady, teacher (fourth from left), …

Annual for Crystal Spring Elementary School.

Annual for Crystal Spring Elementary School.

Annual for Crystal Spring Elementary School.

Annual for Crystal Spring Elementary School.

The Crusader is the annual for Glenvar High School.

The Crusader is the annual for Glenvar High School.

The Crusader is annual for Glenvar High School.

The Crusader is the annual for Glenvar High School.

The Crusader is the annual for Glenvar High School.

Home formerly located at 5th Street and Church Avenue.

Looking east on Church Avenue at 2nd Street. The old YMCA building is seen on the left and Greene Memorial United Methodist on the right.

Stone Printing Company, formerly located at 116 N. Jefferson Street.

The 707 Building, located at 707 S. Jefferson Street.

The Norfolk & Western yards.

Once known as the Barrens, the home of Dr. Francis Sorrel and Letitia Gamble Watts, the property was sold to Peter Huff in 1900. The property, situated within the city limits, was eyed by developers as a prime location for commercial interests. The…

Once known as the Barrens, the home of Dr. Francis Sorrel and Letitia Gamble Watts, the property was sold to Peter Huff in 1900. The property, situated within the city limits, was eyed by developers as a prime location for commercial interests. The…

Mountain Top Orchards sells produce on the City Market,

Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.

Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.

Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.

Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.

A Roanoke landmark, Texas Tavern is located at 114 Church Avenue SW.

An unidentified vendor prepares produce to sell on the City Market.

Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.

Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.

Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.

Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.

Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.

Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.

Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.

Vendors on the City Market,.

The Manor House at Lakeview Motor Lodge, formerly located at 6910 Williamson Road.

Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.

Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.

Vendors on the City Market.

Vendors on the City Market

Crumpacker Orchards on the City Market.

Vendors on the City Market.

E.K. Mattern, Mayor Noel C. Taylor and City Manager Bern Ewert at groundbreaking of Center in the Square.

E.K. Mattern, Mayor Noel C. Taylor and City Manager Bern Ewert at groundbreaking of Center in the Square.

The groundbreaking of Center in the Square. From left to right: Frank Clement, Mayor Noel C. Taylor, George Cartledge, E.K. Mattern and City Manager Bern Ewert.

Roanoke Transportation Museum float in the Roanoke Centennial Parade.

Lakeview Motor Lodge, formerly located at 6910 Williamson Road.

Marines reenact the raising of the American Flag at Iwo Jima in the Roanoke Centennial Parade.

Replica 1892 Heironimus float in the Roanoke Centennial Parade.

Crowds line Jefferson Street for the Roanoke Centennial Parade.

Replica of the "Best Friend of Charleston" at the opening of the Virginia Museum of Transportation (then Roanoke Transportation Museum) in Wasena Park.

Replica of the "Best Friend of Charleston" at the opening of the Virginia Museum of Transportation (the Roanoke Transportation Museum) in Wasena Park.

Children ride in model train once part of the Virginia Museum of Transportation (then Roanoke Transportation Museum) when it was located in Wasena Park.

VPI-VMI Thanksgiving Day game held at Victory Stadium. Once known as the "Military Classic of the South", the match-up was held annually in Roanoke from 1913-1971.
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