Photo of distinguished Black man in suit and tie, glasses, set in a border that indicates he has died. The studio name and address: “W.A. Duncan photography studio, 214 & 216 Wes High Ave, Oskaloosa, Iowa,” is written under the...
front: photo portrait of Black woman in tuck-pointed shirt or dress with ornate tie, placed in oval- cut opening. Back has stamp: Campbell & Byers Photograph Studio 413-415 West Walnut Street Des Moines, Iowa
Photographs of Stanley Schlosman of Marshalltown, Iowa, and Sam Montqgue, of New Orleans, two of four students expelled for signing a petition requesting freedom of the press. Photograph press photo: verso: “two of four L.S.U. Journalism Students Expelled” “Stanley Schlosman...
Photo of Black man wearing cap in a park-like setting. Writing on back: “Boone Ia, June 13, 1909, Dear Brother I am well and hope you are the same. I am ashamed of my self for not writing but i...
Cabinet card of elegant woman with dark skin leaning on an ornate piece of furniture. Under the photo: ” L. H. Freeborn. Des Moines, Iowa” Back is blank
A stereoview depicting African-American educator and Civil Rights figure, Booker T. Washington, at the Tuskegee Institute with several notable figures, including Andrew Carnegie. The caption reads: “11151- Booker T. Washington and distinguished guests, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. Copyright Underwood & Underwood”...
Press photo of Margaret Walker and her daughter sitting together on a couch. Walker was born in Georgia, lives in Iowa City. The newspaper article itself is affixed to the back of the press photo, as well as a snippet...
Photo shows a Black woman posing for her portrait, 3/4 length, in a studio in Sioux City, Iowa. Back printed on left margin: “Day and Night Postal Card Studio, 309 Fourth Street, Sioux City, Iowa” The postcard has a long...
The photo shows a Civil War veteran who apparently lost his right hand or arm. The man is smoking a cigar and wearing a white hat and jacket which has been opened. He is holding his child with his left...
The studio photo shows a Black woman’s face and neck, serene expression, lacy collar. Under the photo is the studio name: “Pearson cor. East 8th and Locust Sts. Des Moines. IA”
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