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American Colonization Society photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0161
Abstract

This collection contains photographs of the towns, people, dignitaries, and officials in Liberia and Sierra Leone, West Africa. Also included are images of the towns of Monrovia and Harper, as well as a map of the township of Harper at Cape Palmas, Liberia. The dates of the collection span 1860-1869.

Dates: 1860-1869

Parks Sausage Company photograph and ephemera collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0344
Abstract

The Parks Sausage Company was founded in 1951 in Baltimore, Maryland by entrepreneur Henry G. Parks, Jr. and became the first African American-owned business to be publicly traded on the New York Stock exchange. The collection consists of black and white photographs and ephemera related to the company and Henry Parks from 1960-1983.

Dates: circa 1960-1967, 1983

N. Louise Young photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0283
Abstract

Collection of 75 photographs related to Dr. N. Louise Young (1907-1997), Maryland’s first practicing African American female physician, and her family. Includes photographs of Dr. Young spanning from childhood to adulthood.

Dates: 1890-1981

Harry Sythe Cummings photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0240
Abstract

This collection contains photographs of Harry Sythe Cummings, the first Black Baltimore City Councilman. Also included are portraits of his family members.

Dates: 1890-1910

Paul Henderson photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: BCLM HEN
Abstract Paul Henderson (1899-1988) was a photojournalist for the Afro-American newspapers and as a freelance photographer. The Paul Henderson Photograph Collection (1933-1962) contains photographic negatives and some photographic prints that document the Civil Rights Era in Maryland, with particular focus on activities, people, and groups in the city of Baltimore. Subjects consist mostly of unidentified people, but also include sports, education, Civil Rights activities, politicians, entertainers,...
Dates: 1933-1962

Hughes Studio photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0030
Abstract Photographs by the Hughes Company consist of an extensive professional documentation of many aspects of life in Baltimore city and County, St. Mary's County and Annapolis, Maryland, including street scenes, buildings, shipping, industry, businesses, recreational and sports facilities, public buildings, residences, churches, schools, monuments, and transportation. Other topics include advertising, display windows, posters, women, African Americans, slaves, railroads, buses, automobiles,...
Dates: 1940-1956

Figgins photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0027
Abstract

This collection contains photographs made or collected by Lt. Bernard W. Figgins, thought to have originated during his service in the United States Navy in World War I, depicting ships (Stockton, USS Von Steuben, Jason, USS Hopkins) and crews including African American sailors. There are a few images made in 1964-1970.

Dates: 1917-1970

Mulford collection of Blick family photographs

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0084
Abstract

This collection includes informal portraits of Blick family members and friends, and homes including Rosemere in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Dates: 1897-1949

Eubie Blake photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0301
Abstract

This collection contains over 3,300 photographs and other materials from the estate of Baltimore born composer and pianist James Hubert “Eubie” Blake, circa 1908-1983.

Dates: 1908-1983

Baxley family photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0090
Abstract

This collection contains portraits of Baxley, Minifie and Tonge families, circa 1848-1918.

Dates: 1848-1918

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