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Items with subject 'African American History'
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Records of The Upper Shore Genealogical Society
by Upper Shore Genealogical Society (1976 – 2004)
1 carton (2 linear feet)
The Upper Shore Genealogical Society records contains newspapers, newsletters, and publications from the Upper Shore Genealogical Society as well as organizational documents, such as meeting minutes, secretary reports, membership materials and research documents. In addition, the collection includes publications of the Eastern Shore Episcopalian. The collection ranges from 1982-2004 with secondary content relating to the 18th and 19th centuries.
'Happy Holidays' Photographic Postcard
by Unknown (Undated)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This "Happy Holidays" Photographic Postcard shows three African-American soldiers around a tent.
'Merry Christmas' Photographic Postcard
by Unknown (circa 1950s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This photographic postcard, which states "Merry Christmas," shows an African-American couple-- the Carters-- in front of their home holding Christmas ornaments.
20th Century Postcard Album
by Unknown (1906 – 1960s)
5 folders (0.5 linear feet)
This 20th century postcard album contains approximately 274 individual postcards and 14 multiple postcard collections that date between 1906 and the 1960s. Many of the postcards include correspondence and significant portions are addressed to the same individual (Julia Francis of Woodhaven, Long Island, New York). The postcards depict scenes from both World Wars, buildings and scenery in America and Europe, photographs of the sender, seasonal imagery, and racist depictions of African Americans. There are also several different types of formats that the postcards are presented in, such as raised decorations, wood, silk, embroidery, and one of a woman with wool hair. There is no apparent arrangement of the postcards.
A.K. Talbot papers
by Talbot, Alfred K. (1962 – 2004)
3 cartons (4 linear feet)
Dr. Alfred K. Talbot was born in New York City on September 1, 1916. He attended the Hampton Institute and later the college of William and Mary. Prior to his tenure at Salisbury University, Talbot taught as a teacher, was named Principal of Carver Elementary School, and became the Assistant Principal of Burton Heights School. From 1962 to 1964 he served as the President of the Virginia Federation of Parents and Teachers and the Virginia Teachers Association. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Virginia Teachers Association and in 1968 became Supervisor of Elementary Schools of Williamsburg Public Schools. In 1970, he joined the Education and Sociology departments at Salisbury University and was the University's first full time African American professor. Talbot died on July 20, 2004 after 30 years of service to the university. Throughout his life, Talbot was involved with the Civil Rights Movement, the NAACP, and the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Talbot's collection include correspondence, reports, and other printed material from his tenure at Salisbury University, his involvement with the Civil Rights Movement, and his activities within Virginia's education system.
African American Class of 1953 photograph
by Unknown (circa 1953)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Class of 1953 photograph copy documents a class of African American students from 1953. The high school and location are unknown.
African American Family Postcard
by Unknown (circa 1910)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This photographic postcard depicts an unidentified African American family outside of a building.
African American Man Postcard
by Unknown (circa 1910s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This photographic postcard depicts a seated African American man wearing a suit.
African American Portrait Postcards
by Unknown (circa 1910s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These photographic postcards depict African American people individually and in groups. One postcard featuring a man in a suit was taken in Chicago, Illinois.
African American Public School Ledgers
by Worcester County Public Schools (1914 – 1918)
1 oversize box (2.5 linear feet)
Attendance record register from school Number One, District Four in Worcester County, Maryland, 1914-1918. The records document student's names, boys and girls, as well as the days they were present and absent. Information also recorded includes the student's age, grade and the date of entrance.
African American Sheet Music
by Unknown (circa 1900)
1 drawer (0.1 linear feet)
These seven sheet music books contain the scores for traditional African American music or songs about African Americans from around the turn of the twentieth century. Included are: I’se Gwine Back to Dixie, At a Georgia Camp Meeting, If the Man in the Moon Were a Coon, Whose Black Baby is You, Honey in the Cornfield, Whistling Rufus, and Old Black Joe.
African American Sheet Music (2)
by Unknown (1896 – 1916)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These four music sheets date between 1896 and 1916 and contain traditional African American music including The Levee Dances, Mammy's Little Coal Black Rose, Welcome Honey to Your Old Plantation Home, and My Old Plantation Home.