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African American families

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Davenport photograph album

 Collection
Identifier: 1986.98.15
Abstract

The Davenport photograph album contains 92 photographs of the Gray family. The images are primarily unidentified portraits showing the family in backyards, parks, and at the beach. Photographs are mostly undated, but appear to be from the 1920’s and 30’s.

Dates: 1920-1921

Harry Sythe Cummings manuscript collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2961
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Harry Sythe Cummings (1866-1917), who was a lawyer, fraternal leader, and the first Black councilman in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. The are also materials related to his immediate and extended family.

Dates: 1845-1994

Johnson family slide collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2008-064-LIB
Abstract

This collection contains roughly 3,000 slides belonging to the Johnsons, an African American family who lived at 842 N. Carey Street, circa 1950-1970. The slides contain Civil Rights images, including some labeled "Freedom March."

Dates: circa 1950-1970

Winn-Johnson letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3249
Abstract

This collection contains letters and telegrams, primarily from Adrienne Winn Johnson of Baltimore,Maryland, to Clarence Johnson, 1937-1945.

Dates: 1937 November 26-1945 May 21