Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library
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Katherine Crowe, Special Collections Librarian
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Preferred Citation
[Item description], Alexandria Black Family Reunion Digital Collection, Alexandria Library, Local History / Special Collections, Alexandria, Virginia.
Abbreviated Citation
[Item description], ABFR Digital Collection, Alexandria Library, LH/SC.
Historical Note
On April 29, 2023 Alexandria Library hosted the first Black Family Reunion at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library in Old Town Alexandria. The event aimed to bring neighborhoods together and help fill gaps in the documented history of Alexandria's African American community. As part of the event, families were invited to bring documents and images to be scanned by Library staff and added to the collections at the Local History / Special Collections Branch to be preserved as part of the city's historical record and made available to the public online.
Content Description
This collection contains digital donations collected from members of the Alexandria African American community during the 2023 Alexandria Black Family Reunion event. This is a completely digital collection consisting of digital surrogates of the materials; the original items have been retained by their owners. Included are photographs , documents, and ephemera.
Please note that processed donations will be added to this collection on an ongoing basis. Check this collection guide for regular updates.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- African American neighborhoods -- Virginia -- Alexandria.
- African Americans -- Virginia -- Alexandria.
- Alexandria (Va.) -- Social life and customs
- Parker-Gray Schools (Alexandria, Va.)
Digital Materials
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- African American neighborhoods -- Virginia -- Alexandria.
- Alexandria (Va.) -- Social life and customs
Container List
Digital surrogates of photographs from the family of William D. "Bill" Euille, former Mayor of the City of Alexandria (2003-2016). Euille served as Honorary Co-Chair of the first Alexandria Black Family Reunion in 2023.
Digital surrogates created in 2023
- ABFR-23-001-001
- ABFR-23-001-002
- ABFR-23-001-003
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Color photograph taken during the annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade depicting several people on a snowy street in Alexandria, Virginia. Featured in the foreground of the photo, from left to right: Bill Euille and Rob Krupika. Over the image is text that reads, "The Three Musketeers." Photograph is undated.
- ABFR-23-001-004
Portrait of Bill Euille
- ABFR-23-001-005
Portrait of Bill Euille
Digital surrogates of photographs of the African American community in Alexandria, Virginia that were collected by Char McCargo Bah. Bah is a celebrated genealogist, author, and native Alexandrian who has been researching and writing about the Alexandria African American community since 1981. Bah served as Honorary Co-Chair of the first Alexandria Black Family Reunion in 2023
Digital surrogates created in 2023
- ABFR-23-002-001
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Black and white photograph , early class portrait from the Parker-Gray School in Alexandria, Virginia. Children are posed standing in three rows with a fourth row seated in front with a man posed standing to the right side, their teacher Rozier D. Lyles. The group is posed in front of what appears to be the entrance to the school; a brick wall and wooden door are visible in the background of the image. Photograph is undated, c.1920s
- ABFR-23-002-002
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Black and white photograph , portrait of Principal Henry T. White and the first faculty at the Parker-Gray School in Alexandria, Virginia when it opened in 1920. White was the first principal of the Parker-Gray School and served from 1920 through 1928. Eleven men and women are posed in two rows; the back row is standing behind the seated front row. Front row, from left to right: Reverend A.W. Adkins; Henry T. White, teacher and first principal; Laura M. Dorsey; Rozier D. Lyles; and James E. Howard. Back row, from left to right: Mamie E. Anderson; Margaret T. Young; Florence Murray; Harriet E. Thornton; Susie P. Madden; and Sarah D. Gray. Photograph is undated, c.1920
- ABFR-23-002-003
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Black and white photograph , portrait of Principal Wesley D. Elam with the faculty of the Parker-Gray School in Alexandria, Virginia. Elam was the second principal of Parker-Gray and served from 1927 through 1938. Eight men and women are posed in two rows, standing on the steps in front of the main entrance to the school. Elam is the first man on the left in the back row. Photograph is undated, c.1930s
- ABFR-23-002-004
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Black and white photograph , portrait of Principal Wesley D. Elam with the faculty of the Parker-Gray School in Alexandria, Virginia. Elam was the second principal of Parker-Gray and served from 1927 through 1938. Sixteen men and women are posed in three or four uneven rows, standing on the steps in front of the main entrance to the school. Elam is last man on the right. The man in the center of the front row is Rozier D. Lyles, a teacher at the school. Photograph is undated, c.1930s
- ABFR-23-002-005
- ABFR-23-002-006
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Black and white photograph , class portrait of the Parker-Gray School fifth grade class taught by Mamie E. Anderson in 1920. Three rows of children are posed on the steps in front of the entrance to the Parker-Gray School. Anderson is on the end of the front row, on the right side of the image. Photograph is undated, c.1920
- ABFR-23-002-007
Parker-Gray School building and class portraitScope and Contents
Black and white photograph , two images together in one photo print with one image on top of the other. The top image is the same as that of the Parker-Gray School fifth grade class portrait photograph photo print (ABFR-23-002-006). The bottom image is the same as that of the Photograph of Parker-Gray School first building photo print (ABFR-23-002-005). Both images are undated, c.1920
- ABFR-23-002-008
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Black and white photograph , portrait of Principal Henry T. White with students of the Parker-Gray School. White was the first principal of the Parker-Gray School and served from 1920 through 1928. Twenty-eight children are posed standing in two rows on the steps in front of the entrance to the school. White is posed standing in front of the students. Photograph is undated, c.1920s
- ABFR-23-002-009
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Black and white photograph , portrait of Principal Wesley D. Elam with the faculty of the Parker-Gray School in Alexandria, Virginia. Elam was the second principal of Parker-Gray and served from 1927 through 1938. Sixteen men and women are posed in three rows, standing on the steps in front of the main entrance to the school. Elam is the first man on the left in the back row. Photograph is undated, c.1930s
- ABFR-23-002-010
- ABFR-23-002-011
- ABFR-23-002-012
- ABFR-23-002-013
- ABFR-23-002-014
- ABFR-23-002-015
- ABFR-23-002-016
- ABFR-23-002-017
- ABFR-23-002-018
- ABFR-23-002-019
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Black and white photograph of four Parker-Gray School cheerleaders in 1941. Four young women in cheerleading uniforms are posed together in a field, all in a row with their bodies turned towards the right of the image and faces toward the camera. They are kneeling in the grass with one arm in the air and bent at the elbow. In front of them on the grass are two megaphones and pom-poms. Photograph is dated 1941
- ABFR-23-002-020
- ABFR-23-002-021
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Black and white photograph , portrait of the 1942 graduating class of Parker-Gray School. Approximately thirty teenaged students dressed in graduation caps and gowns are posed standing in three rows on the pulpit of the Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia. A handwritten signature in the bottom, right corner of the image reads "Murphy." Photograph is dated 1942
- ABFR-23-002-022
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Black and white photograph , portrait of the 1943 graduating class of Parker-Gray School. Twenty-four teenaged students dressed in graduation caps and gowns are posed in two rows on the stage of what appears to be a school auditorium. A handwritten note across the photo print reads, "Parker Gray High School Class of 1943." Photograph is dated 1943
- ABFR-23-002-023
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Black and white photograph of group of students and others posed in a row on the Parker-Gray football field at the 1945 homecoming game. Two students are dressed in football uniforms and standing next to young women holding bouquets, presumably the homecoming court. Photograph dated 1945
- ABFR-23-002-024
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Black and white photograph of the 1945 Parker-Gray homecoming queen being crowned by Oliver Ellis, captain of the football team. A young man wearing a football uniform, identified as "Captain of Douglas," and a young woman, identified as "Miss Douglas," look on as Captain of the Parker-Gray football team Oliver Ellis crowns the new Miss Parker-Gray. The two young women and two young men in the photograph are identified this way by handwritten notes on the bottom edge of the photo print. Photograph is dated 1945
- ABFR-23-002-025
- ABFR-23-002-026
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Black and white photograph , group portrait of the P Club student organization at Parker-Gray High School. Twenty students are posed in two rows in what appears to be a classroom or the school library. Several of the students are wearing letterman sweaters with a big "P" patch on the front. Photograph is dated 1947
- ABFR-23-002-027
- ABFR-23-002-028
- ABFR-23-002-029
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Black and white photograph of seven young women seated at desks in a Parker-Gray classroom while their teacher, Mrs. Chase, looks on. The students each have their own large, black typewriter on their desk and appear to be working on an assignment. A large, wall-mounted chalkboard is visible in the background of the image. Photograph is dated 1946
- ABFR-23-002-030
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Black and white photograph of four young women from the Parker-Gray girls basketball team. They are posed together in the school gym with two students standing in the back row, while the other two kneel in front of them and pose with a basketball. All four are dressed in basketball team uniforms and one also wears a sweater over the uniform which reads, "PARKER GRAY." Photograph is dated 1946
- ABFR-23-002-031
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Black and white photograph , group portrait of the Parker-Gray High School girls basketball team. Fourteen young women wearing the basketball team uniforms are posed in two rows in front of a curtain backdrop, with a basketball placed on the ground in front of them. Also in the photograph is a woman wearing a skirt suit, presumably the team coach; as well as another young woman not dressed in the basketball uniform. Photograph is dated 1946
- ABFR-23-002-032
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Black and white photograph of the homemaking class at Parker-Gray High School. Four young women are standing at a workstation table, engaged in a cooking or baking project. Two students appear to be stirring something in saucepans, one student appears to be kneading or rolling dough, and another is sprinkling something onto a dish. Another student is seated at a desk working on a written assignment. And the teacher, Ruby Fields Smith, looks on from the front of the classroom.
- ABFR-23-002-033
- ABFR-23-002-034
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Black and white photograph of the Parker-Gray School's second building. In 1950 a new high school was built to accommodate the growing student population at Parker-Gray. The new building at 1207 Madison Street, Alexandria, Virginia took with it the name Parker-Gray High School and the previously occupied building on Wythe Street was renamed the Charles Houston Elementary School. Photograph is undated, c.1950s
- ABFR-23-002-035
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Black and white photograph of eight men posed standing in a row in front of a curtain. This photograph was taken at the dedication event for the new Parker-Gray High School and the group includes Principal William H. Pitts, Sr. and Reverend Adkins. In 1950 a new high school was built to accommodate the growing student population at Parker-Gray. The new building at 1207 Madison Street, Alexandria, Virginia took with it the name Parker-Gray High School and the previously occupied building on Wythe Street was renamed the Charles Houston Elementary School. Photograph is dated 1950
- ABFR-23-002-036
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Black and white photograph of five men posed standing in a row in front of a curtain; one man appears to be handing a small item to Parker-Gray Principal William H. Pitts, Sr. This photograph was taken at the dedication event for the new Parker-Gray High School. In 1950 a new high school was built to accommodate the growing student population at Parker-Gray. The new building at 1207 Madison Street, Alexandria, Virginia took with it the name Parker-Gray High School and the previously occupied building on Wythe Street was renamed the Charles Houston Elementary School. Photograph is dated 1950
- ABFR-23-002-037
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Black and white photograph of five men posed standing in a row in front of a curtain, including Parker-Gray Principal William H. Pitts, Sr on the far left. This photograph was taken at the dedication event for the new Parker-Gray High School. In 1950 a new high school was built to accommodate the growing student population at Parker-Gray. The new building at 1207 Madison Street, Alexandria, Virginia took with it the name Parker-Gray High School and the previously occupied building on Wythe Street was renamed the Charles Houston Elementary School. Photograph is dated 1950
- ABFR-23-002-038
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Black and white photograph of the crowning of a Parker-Gray High School student. A young woman, identified as [Annt] Lightfoot, wearing a white, lace dress and white gloves is standing next to a young man in a suit while he places a crown on her head. They are both standing in front of a dark-colored curtain, presumably on a stage. She is presumably being crowned as a pageant winner, homecoming queen, or prom queen. Photo is undated, c.1950s
- ABFR-23-002-039
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Black and white photograph of three Parker-Gray High School students on a platform or stage, seated in front of a decorative backdrop and arch with a dark-colored curtain visible in the background. From left to right: a young women wearing a polka dot dress and cat-eye glasses with a white, floral corsage pinned to her dress; a young woman, identified as [Annt] Lightfoot, wearing a white dress, white gloves, and crown and holding a bouquet; a young woman wearing a white dress with a white, floral corsage pinned to her dress. Lightfoot is seated on a platform that is raised slightly higher than the other two young women. They are presumably the winner and runners-up of a pageant, homecoming queen, or prom queen contest. Photo is undated, c.1950s
- ABFR-23-002-040
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Black and white photograph , studio portrait of a Parker-Gray High School homecoming queen. A young woman is posed, seated in front of a light-colored backdrop. She is wearing a white dress, silver necklace, silver earrings, and silver tiara while holding a large bouquet. Photograph is undated, c.1950s
- ABFR-23-002-041
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Black and white photograph of a group of Parker-Gray High School students standing in a football field with the Parker-Gray marching band. Three young women are standing in a row together; the young woman in the middle is holding a bouquet and the other two are both wearing white, floral corsages pinned to their lapels. Behind the young women are several members of the Parker-Gray High School marching band who appear to be in the midst or in a moment right before a performance. Photograph is undated, c.1950s
- ABFR-23-002-042
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Black and white photograph , portrait of the 1951 graduating class of Parker-Gray School. Sixty-three teenaged students dressed in graduation caps and gowns are posed seated in five rows on the bleachers in the school gym. Also in the photo are Principal William H. Pitts Sr., seated in the back row, and an unidentified woman seated on the right side of the image. Photograph is dated 1951
- ABFR-23-002-043
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Black and white photograph of a group of Parker-Gray High School students and faculty posed standing in a row. The students are all dressed in graduation caps and gowns. From left to right: Principal William H. Pitts, Sr.; Herman T. Newman, salutatorian; Shirly A. Stokes; Naomie E. Lewis; Lloyd Harris; Kirk R. Carter; William H. Pitts, Jr., valedictorian; the Reverend F. D. Williams, and Theodore R. Sinclair, assistant superintendent of Alexandria schools. Photograph is dated 1951
- ABFR-23-002-044
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Reverse of Parker-Gray graduation group photograph photo print (ABFR-23-002-038). A handwritten note identifies the people in the photo as well as noting that this picture was used in the newspaper. Stamped typescript notes read, "Alexandria City Public Schools Record Center," "Parker-Gray Middle School, 1207 Madison Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314," and "Columbus George, Jr., Photographer, 518 North Columbus Street, Overlook 3963, Alexandria, Virginia"
- ABFR-23-002-045
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Black and white photograph of the valedictorian and son of the principal, William H. Pitts, Jr., giving a speech during Parker-Gray High School graduation. A young man dressed in a graduation cap and gown and glasses stands at a lectern on a stage. Several students and faculty in graduation gowns and stoles are seated in rows behind him on the stage. Photograph is dated 1951
- ABFR-23-002-046
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Black and white photograph of the valedictorian and son of the principal, William H. Pitts, Jr., giving a speech during Parker-Gray High School graduation. A young man dressed in a graduation cap and gown and glasses stands at a lectern on a stage. Seated behind him on the stage are several students and faculty in graduation gowns, including Principal William H. Pitts, Reverend F. D. Williams, and Assistant Superintendent Theodore R. Sinclair. The school band is seated in front of the stage. Photograph is dated 1951
- ABFR-23-002-047
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Black and white photograph of a moment during the Parker-Gray High School graduation ceremonies. Standing on the stage, Principal William H. Pitts, Sr. shakes the hand of his son and the valedictorian, William H. Pitts, Jr. Pitts, Jr. is wearing a graduation cap and gown and holding what appears to be his diploma. Pitts, senior is dressed in a white blazer and black bowtie. Photograph is dated 1951
- ABFR-23-002-048
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Black and white photograph of Principal William H. Pitts, Sr. making remarks during the Parker-Gray High School graduation. A man wearing a white blazer, black suit pants, black double pocket square, and black bowtie stands at a lectern and appears to be in the middle of speaking. Seated behind him on the stage are several students and faculty wearing graduation gowns and stoles. Photograph is dated 1951
- ABFR-23-002-049
- ABFR-23-002-050
- ABFR-23-002-051
- ABFR-23-002-052
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Black and white photograph , group portrait of the members of the National Honor Society from the Parker-Gray High School graduating class of 1953. Three students, dressed in graduation caps and gowns, are posed standing together in front of the stage of what appears to be a school auditorium. From left to right: Hazel Jones, Fred Mathers, Jr., and Delores Hooks. Photograph is dated 1953
- ABFR-23-002-053
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Reverse of Parker-Gray High School National Honor Society members group photograph (ABFR-23-002-052). Stamped typescript notes read, "Alexandria City Public Schools Record Center," "Parker Gray Middle School, 1207 Madison Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314." A handwritten note reads, "Members of the First National Honor Society at Parker-Gray H.S. 1953 Chapter 4950 Fred Mathers Jr. [rank] 1; Delores Hooks [rank] 2; Hazel Jones [rank] 3"
- ABFR-23-002-054
- ABFR-23-002-055
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Black and white photograph , group portrait of young women of the Parker-Gray School graduating class of 1954. Approximately thirty young women are posed in three rows standing around a sign that reads, "Congratulations Parker Gray Graduates!" In the middle of the group, directly behind the sign, is an older man in a suit. Photograph is dated 1954
- ABFR-23-002-056
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Black and white photograph , group portrait of what appears to be the winner and runners-up of Parker-Gray homecoming queen. Four young women are posed standing in a row; two of them are wearing floral corsages pinned to their lapels and the other two young women are holding bouquets. Photograph is dated 1955
- ABFR-23-002-057
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Black and white photograph , group portrait of what appears to be the Parker-Gray homecoming court. Three young men and four young women are posed in a row, standing on a football field. One of the young men is identified as Roland Norton. Two of the young men are dressed in football uniforms (number 80 and number 35). Two of the young women are wearing floral corsages pinned to their lapels and the other two young women are holding bouquets. Photograph is dated 1955
- ABFR-23-002-058
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Black and white photograph of the spectators at the 1955 Parker-Gray High School homecoming football game. The bleachers of a football field are filled with Parker-Gray students, faculty, and other community members watching the homecoming football game. Several people stand on the sidelines in front of the bleachers. Photograph is dated 1955
- ABFR-23-002-059
- ABFR-23-002-060
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Black and white photograph , portrait of the 1956 graduating class of Parker-Gray School. Fifty-eight teenaged students dressed in graduation caps and gowns are posed in five rows on the bleachers in the school gym. Also in the photo is Principal William H. Pitts Sr. Photograph is dated 1956
- ABFR-23-002-061
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Black and white photograph , portrait of May Queen Joyce A. Drayton. A young woman, Joyce A. Drayton, wearing a light-colored satin dress is posed standing in the grass in front of the exterior of the school building. The front entrance of the school is visible in the background of the image. Photograph is dated 1956
- ABFR-23-002-062
- ABFR-23-002-063
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Black and white photograph of the 1957 Parker-Gray High School homecoming court, including Homecoming Queen Phyllis Tate. Three young women and three young men are posed standing in a row in front of what appears to be a "throne" for the homecoming queen. From left to right: a young woman dressed in a plaid skirt set, white gloves, white hat, small round handbag, and corsage pinned to her lapel; a young man in dark-colored pants and a light-colored jacket posed in the act of placing a crown atop the head of the young woman in the center of the group; a young woman (being crowned), Phyllis Tate, wearing a light-colored skirt set and holding a large bouquet; a young man wearing dark-colored pants and a wool jacket; a young woman wearing a dark-colored skirt set, white gloves, white hat, small handbag, and corsage pinned to her lapel. Photograph is dated 1957
- ABFR-23-002-064
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Black and white photograph of the 1957 Parker-Gray High School homecoming queen and runners-up. Three young women are posed standing in a row, with the young woman in the center on a raised platform. From left to right: a young woman dressed in a plaid skirt set, white gloves, white hat, small round handbag, and corsage pinned to her lapel; a young woman, Phyllis Tate, wearing a light-colored skirt set, white gloves, glittery crown, and holding a large bouquet; a young woman wearing a dark-colored skirt set, white gloves, white hat, small handbag, and corsage pinned to her lapel. Photograph is dated 1957
- ABFR-23-002-065
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Black and white photograph , portrait of Phyllis Tate, the 1957 Parker-Gray High School homecoming queen. A young woman, Phyllis Tate, is posed seated in a chair atop a platform with a backdrop of crepe paper streamers. The backdrop and platform appear to have been decorated by students to serve as a "throne" for the homecoming queen. Tate is dressed in a light-colored skirt set, white gloves, sparkling crown, and is holding a large bouquet. Photograph is dated 1957
- ABFR-23-002-066
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Black and white photograph that appears to depict the crowning of the 1957 Miss Parker-Gray. A young woman, LaJeune Hundley, is posed standing in what appears to be the school gymnasium while a man appears to place a tiara atop her head. Hundley is wearing a dress, short fur coat, white gloves, and small handbag. Posed standing next to her in the photograph is another young woman, dressed in a light-colored coat over a dress, white gloves, and white fascinator hat. The man crowning Hundley, is turned away from the camera, but might be Principal William H. Pitts, Sr. He is dressed in a long black coat, dark-colored pants, a fedora hat and is holding a piece of paper and a microphone. Visible in the background of the image are several people standing on the gym bleachers. Photograph is dated 1957
- ABFR-23-002-067
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Reverse of Photograph of Miss Parker-Gray photo print (ABFR-23-002-066). Handwritten note reads, "Miss Parker-Gray 1957-58 La Jeune Hundley, Attendants - Teyanna Williams, Jesurena Smith." Stamped typescript notes read, "Alexandria City Public Schools Record Center," and "Parker-Gray Middle School, 1207 Madison Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314"
- ABFR-23-002-068
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Black and white photograph of Miss Parker-Gray La Jeune Hundley and her two attendants, Teyanna Williams and Jesurena Smith. Three elegantly dressed young women are posed standing in a row in front of what appears to be the bleachers in the school gymnasium. From left to right: a young woman wearing a light-colored coat over a dress, white gloves, white fascinator hat, and small handbag; a young woman, La Jeune Hundley, wearing a dress, short dark-colored fur coat, white gloves, tiara, and small handbag; a young woman wearing a long, light-colored fur coat over a dress and white gloves. Visible in the background of the image are several people standing on the gym bleachers. Photograph is dated 1957
- ABFR-23-002-069
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Black and white photograph of Miss Parker-Gray La Jeune Hundley and her two attendants, Teyanna Williams and Jesurena Smith. Three elegantly dressed young women are posed standing in a row in front of what appears to be the bleachers in the school gymnasium. Hundley is stood in the center of the trio and is turned around to shake the hand of a young woman standing behind her wearing a long, dark-colored coat with a corsage pinned to the lapel.
- ABFR-23-002-070
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Black and white photograph , portrait of the 1958 graduating class of Parker-Gray School. Twenty-three teenaged students dressed in graduation caps and gowns are posed in three rows on the bleachers in the school gym. Also pictured is Principal William H. Pitts, Sr. Photograph is dated 1958
- ABFR-23-002-071
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Black and white photograph , group portrait of seven young women posed in front of a small platform and backdrop that have been decorated with crepe paper and streamers. It appears to be the "throne" for the homecoming queen depicted in other photographs from this series. Photograph is dated 1958
- ABFR-23-002-072
- ABFR-23-002-073
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Black and white photograph , group portrait of the 1959 Parker-Gray High School homecoming court. Three young women and three young men are posed in a row standing on a football field. Two of the young men are wearing football uniforms (number 54 and number 72); all three young women are holding bouquets. Photograph is dated 1959
- ABFR-23-002-074
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Black and white photograph , portrait of the 1960 graduating class of Parker-Gray School. Thirty-five teenaged students dressed in graduation caps and gowns are posed in four rows on the bleachers in the school gym. Also pictured is Principal William H. Pitts, Sr. in the middle of the back row. Photograph is dated 1960
- ABFR-23-002-075
Parker-Gray High School class of 1961 portrait compositeScope and Contents
Black and white photographs , composite class portrait of the Parker-Gray High School class of 1961. Headshot studio portraits of students dressed in graduation caps and gowns are arranged in rows with each student's name listed underneath their photo. Also included are studio portrait photographs of Principal William H. Pitts, Sr. and school advisors Mary T. Adams and Jacqueline Green. Item is dated 1961
- ABFR-23-002-076
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Black and white photograph , portrait of the 1961 Ms. Parker-Gray, Doris Surratte, being crowned. A young woman, Doris Surratte, dressed in a white dress with sheer white shoulder wrap is posed standing next to a young man wearing a suit who is posed in the moment of placing a crown atop her head. Photograph is dated 1961
- ABFR-23-002-077
Parker-Gray High School class of 1962 portrait compositeScope and Contents
Black and white photographs , composite class portrait of the Parker-Gray High School class of 1962. Headshot studio portraits of students dressed in graduation caps and gowns are arranged in rows with each student's name listed underneath their photo. Also included are studio portrait photographs of Principal William H. Pitts, Sr.; Elizabeth Qualls, Sponsor; Robert H. Adkins, Sponsor; Richard Clayton, Sponsor. Item is dated 1962
- ABFR-23-002-078
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Black and white photograph , candid photo from the Parker-Gray School Drivers Ed class. A car is parked in a small parking pad next to what appears to be the side or back of the school building. Affixed to the passenger side door of the car is a sign that reads, "Driver Education Car, Courtesy Aero Chevrolet" with the AAA logo above it. Four people are seated in the car, who appear to be three students and their instructor in the front passenger seat. Photograph is dated 1963
- ABFR-23-002-079
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Black and white photograph , candid photo from the Parker-Gray School Drivers Ed class. Five people are seated in a parked car. Affixed to the passenger side door of the car is a sign that reads, "Driver Education Car, Courtesy Aero Chevrolet" with the AAA logo above it. Photograph is dated 1963
- ABFR-23-002-080
Parker-Gray High School class of 1965Scope and Contents
Page from the program of the Parker-Gray High School Class of 1965 50th Reunion, held June 12th and 13th, 2015. An illustrated image of a scroll frames a list of the names of the members of the class of 1965, listed in two columns. Item is dated 2015
- ABFR-23-002-081
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Black and white photograph , portrait of the 1965 graduating class of Parker-Gray School. Forty-seven teenaged students dressed in graduation caps and gowns are posed in four rows on the bleachers in the school gym. Also pictured is Principal William H. Pitts, Sr. Photograph is dated 1965
- ABFR-23-002-082
- ABFR-23-002-083
- ABFR-23-002-084
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Black and white photograph , group portrait of the Parker-Gray High School majorettes. Dressed in their uniforms and holding batons, seven young women are posed standing on the bleachers in the school gymnasium. They are standing in a row, each on a different step, ascending up the risers. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-085
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Black and white photograph , portrait of Parker-Gray High School Assistant Principal Edward L. Patterson. He is dressed in a dark-colored plaid suit, white shirt, dark-colored tie, and wire-rimmed glasses. Patterson is posed seated at his desk as if in the midst of working. Papers and books are strewn across his desk, while he flips through an open book with one hand and a pencil poised to write something in the other hand. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-086
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Black and white photograph , portrait of Parker-Gray High School Assistant Principal Edward L. Patterson. He is dressed in a dark-colored suit, white shirt, checkered tie, and wire-rimmed glasses. He is posed standing behind his desk while he does something with a large metal box atop the desk. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-087
- ABFR-23-002-088
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Black and white photograph of Ferris Holland, math and science teacher at Parker-Gray High School, and two unidentified students. Holland is standing behind the workstation at the front of his classroom, in the midst of demonstrating a chemistry experiment. To the left of Holland is a young man dressed in a checkered blazer; and to the left of Holland is a young woman wearing a white blouse. Visible behind them in the image is a blank chalkboard. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-089
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Black and white photograph of several members of what appear to be faculty and staff of Parker-Gray High School. Ferris Holland, math and science teacher at Parker-Gray, is posed seated at a desk while pointing to something in a book. Seven other men and women are posed standing around him and looking at the book on his desk. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-090
- ABFR-23-002-091
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Black and white photograph , portrait of Mabel L. Smith, Parker-Gray High School guidance counselor, and two unidentified students. Smith is posed standing behind a table where two young women are seated; all three have papers in their hands and appear to be in the midst of a conversation. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-092
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Black and white photograph , portrait of Mabel L. Smith, Parker-Gray High School guidance counselor, and an unidentified student. Smith is posed seated behind her desk with a young woman seated in a chair at the side of the desk. They are posed as if in the midst of a counseling session. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-093
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Black and white photograph , portrait of Mabel L. Smith, Parker-Gray High School guidance counselor, and an unidentified student. Smith is posed seated at a desk with a young man seated in a chair at the side of the desk. They are posed as if in the midst of a counseling session; both looking down at a set of papers on the desk. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-094
- ABFR-23-002-095
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Black and white photograph , portrait of Mary T. Adams, Parker-Gray High School guidance counselor. She is posed standing in front of a filing cabinet in the school administration offices with her hands resting on an open drawer. Photograph is very similar to ABFR-23-002-094 but Adams facial expression is slightly different. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-096
- ABFR-23-002-097
- ABFR-23-002-098
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Black and white photograph , portrait of Parker-Gray High School nurse. A woman dressed in a white nurse's uniform dress and cap is posed seated at a desk with a pen poised as if writing on a set of papers on the desk. Photograph is very similar to ABFR-23-002-097 but her facial expression is slightly different and the photo was taken at a slightly different angle. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-099
- ABFR-23-002-100
- ABFR-23-002-101
- ABFR-23-002-102
- ABFR-23-002-103
- ABFR-23-002-104
- ABFR-23-002-105
- ABFR-23-002-106
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Black and white photograph , portrait of Parker-Gray High School secretaries. Three women are posed in the front office of the school. Two are seated at their desks and one is standing at the counter writing on a sheet of paper. Photograph is similar to ABFR-23-002-105. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-107
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Black and white photograph , portrait of Parker-Gray High School secretaries. Four women are posed in the front office of the school. They are all posed as if in the midst of working at different tasks: writing on a paper at the counter, looking through a filing cabinet, talking on the phone, typing on a typewriter. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-108
- ABFR-23-002-109
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Black and white photograph , portrait of Parker-Gray High School secretaries. Three women are posed in the front office of the school. Two women are seated at their desks and one woman is standing behind the counter; all are posed as if in the midst of working. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-110
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Black and white photograph , portrait of Parker-Gray High School secretaries. Two women are posed together behind a desk in the school administration offices. From left to right, a woman, Louise Evans, is posed standing and pointing to a piece of paper held in her other hand; a woman is seated at the desk and looking at the paper that Evans' is holding. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-111
- ABFR-23-002-112
- ABFR-23-002-113
- ABFR-23-002-114
- ABFR-23-002-115
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Black and white photograph of some members of the Parker-Gray High School faculty. Seven men and women are seated around a table in what appears to be the school library. On the table are a few books and a typewriter. Photo is very similar to ABFR-23-002-114, but the people are posed in slightly different positions. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-116
- ABFR-23-002-117
- ABFR-23-002-118
- ABFR-23-002-119
- ABFR-23-002-120
- ABFR-23-002-121
- ABFR-23-002-122
- ABFR-23-002-123
- ABFR-23-002-124
- ABFR-23-002-125
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Black and white photograph , portrait of the Parker-Gray High School pep squad or cheerleading team. Eight young women dressed in pep squad uniforms are posed standing in a row in front of the bleachers in the school gymnasium, posed as if in the midst of performing a cheer. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-126
- ABFR-23-002-127
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Black and white photograph of four members of the Parker-Gray High School football team. Four young men dressed in football uniforms are posed standing on a football field. Three of the young men are crouched in a defensive position and the fourth young man is standing behind them as if poised to throw the football. Photograph is dated 1961
- ABFR-23-002-128
- ABFR-23-002-129
- ABFR-23-002-130
- ABFR-23-002-131
- ABFR-23-002-132
- ABFR-23-002-133
- ABFR-23-002-134
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Black and white photograph , group portrait of what is likely the Parker-Gray High School Girls' Athletic Association. Nineteen young women are posed standing in two rows on the bleachers in the school gymnasium. They are all dressed in matching outfits: white blouses paired with dark-colored skirts. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-135
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Black and white photograph , group portrait of members of the Parker-Gray High School pep club. Fourteen young women are posed standing in two rows on the bleachers in the school gymnasium. They are standing angled sideways with their outer arm reaching out toward the middle of the gym. All of the young women are wearing vests with sashes that read, "Go Team Go." Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-136
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Black and white photograph , candid photo of two young men in the midst of a wrestling match. A referee dressed in all white is also visible on the side of the mat. Visible in the background of the image are the officials or scorekeepers seated at a table, an announcer seated on a stool with a microphone, and several other members of the Parker-Gray High School wrestling team wearing their uniform sweat suits. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-137
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Black and white photograph , candid photo of two young men in the midst of a wrestling match. A referee dressed in all white is also visible on the side of the mat. Visible in the background of the image are the officials or scorekeepers seated at a table, an announcer seated on a stool with a microphone, and several other members of the Parker-Gray High School wrestling team wearing their uniform sweat suits. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-138
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Black and white photograph , team portrait of the Parker-Gray High School wrestling team. Twelve young men and their two coaches are posed in two rows atop a wrestling mat in the school gymnasium. They are all dressed in matching light-colored sweat suits that say Parker-Gray on the front. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-139
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Black and white photograph , team portrait of the Parker-Gray High School wrestling team. Twelve young men and their two coaches are posed in two rows atop a wrestling mat in the school gymnasium. They are all dressed in matching light-colored sweat suits that say Parker-Gray on the front. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-140
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Black and white photograph , group portrait of a Parker-Gray High School team for an unidentified sport, presumably basketball based on their outfits. Twelve young men are posed seated on the bleachers in the school gymnasium. They are dressed in matching shiny jackets with PG on the front. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-141
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Black and white photograph , group portrait of a Parker-Gray High School team for an unidentified sport, presumably basketball based on their outfits. Twelve young men are posed seated on the bleachers in the school gymnasium. They are dressed in matching shiny jackets with PG on the front. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-142
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Black and white photograph , group portrait of a Parker-Gray High School team for an unidentified sport, presumably track and field based on their outfits. Nine young men are posed standing on the bleachers in the school gymnasium. They are dressed in matching dark-colored sweat suits that say Parker-Gray on the front. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-143
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Black and white photograph , group portrait of a Parker-Gray High School team for an unidentified sport, presumably track and field based on their outfits. Nine young men are posed seated on the bleachers in the school gymnasium. They are dressed in matching dark-colored sweat suits that say Parker-Gray on the front. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-144
- ABFR-23-002-145
- ABFR-23-002-146
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Black and white photograph of three Parker-Gray High School students. Three young women are posed standing in a row on a field. Two of the young women are wearing floral corsages pinned to their lapels and the young woman in the center of the group is holding a bouquet. Presumably they are a homecoming court, but the context of the image is not identified anywhere. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-002-147
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Color photograph taken during the 2010 Parker-Gray School reunion. A man dressed in a brown polo shirt and khaki pants is seated next to a woman dressed in white pants and a blouse with a blue paisley pattern. They are both seated in front of tables and blue and white painted cement brick walls - the type of cement brick that is frequently found in American public school buildings. Photograph is dated 22 August 2010
- ABFR-23-002-148
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Color photograph taken during the 2010 Parker-Gray School reunion. A woman wearing a red collared dress, Norma J. Turner, is seated in front of a blue cement brick wall - the type of cement brick that is frequently found in American public school buildings. Photograph is dated 2010
- ABFR-23-002-149
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Color photograph taken during the 2010 Parker-Gray School reunion. Several men and women, including Norma J. Turner in the foreground of the image, are seated at a dinner table in what appears to be a restaurant or banquet hall. Visible in the background of the image are three other people who appear to be about to take their seats at another table, as well as, a bartender behind a bar. Photograph is dated 22 August 2010
- ABFR-23-002-150
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Color photograph taken during the 2010 Parker-Gray School reunion. Several men and women are seated at a dinner table in what appears to be a restaurant or banquet hall. Visible in the background of the image are other people seated at another table, as well as, a man ordering a drink from the bar. Photograph is dated 22 August 2010
- ABFR-23-002-151
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Color photograph taken during the 2010 Parker-Gray School reunion. Several men and women are seated at dinner tables in what appears to be a restaurant or banquet hall. In the foreground of the image is a man dressed in black pants, a white shirt, patterned tie, black suspenders, and glasses with a rose-colored tint. Photograph is dated 22 August 2010
- ABFR-23-002-152
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Color photograph taken during the 2010 Parker-Gray School reunion. Several men and women are seated at dinner tables in what appears to be a restaurant or banquet hall. In the foreground of the image is a man dressed in a grey suit, white shirt, and checkered tie; and a woman dressed in a pink, orange, and yellow dress with a sheer yellow jacket. Photograph is dated 22 August 2010
- ABFR-23-002-153
- ABFR-23-002-154
- ABFR-23-002-155
- ABFR-23-002-156
- ABFR-23-002-157
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Color photograph taken during the 2010 Parker-Gray School reunion. A woman is standing up from a dinner table with a red booth seat and looks as if about to give a speech. She is dressed in a sky blue jacket and matching sky blue pants, white blouse, and sky blue hat. Photograph is dated 22 August 2010
- ABFR-23-002-158
- ABFR-23-002-159
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Color photograph taken during the 2010 Parker-Gray School reunion. A woman and man are standing up from a dinner table with a red booth seat and are posed in the midst of presenting a certificate. The woman is dressed in a sky blue jacket and matching sky blue pants, white blouse, and sky blue hat. The man is dressed in a tan suit, light-gray shirt, and patterned tie. Photograph is dated 22 August 2010
- ABFR-23-002-160
- ABFR-23-002-161
- ABFR-23-002-162
- ABFR-23-002-163
- ABFR-23-002-164
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Color photograph taken during a 2012 Parker-Gray School reunion. A man and a woman are seated in front of a window that looks out onto the street. The woman is wearing a white and grey striped jacket and blouse; the man is wearing a checkered suit jacket, white shirt, and striped tie. Photograph is dated 18 August 2012
- ABFR-23-002-165
- ABFR-23-002-166
- ABFR-23-002-167
- ABFR-23-002-168
- ABFR-23-002-169
- ABFR-23-002-170
- ABFR-23-002-171
- ABFR-23-002-172
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Color photograph taken during a 2012 Parker-Gray School reunion. A woman wearing a yellow shirt, black patterned cardigan, and black headwrap is seated in front of blank whiteboard mounted on a white cement brick wall. A cane is leaning against the wall behind her. Photograph is dated 18 August 2012
- ABFR-23-002-173
- ABFR-23-002-174
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Color photograph taken during a 2012 Parker-Gray School reunion. A woman wearing a blue and white patterned blouse and white baseball cap with a logo on it that reads, "Parker-Gray 1920-1965" is posed standing in what appears to be a classroom. Several other people are visible behind her in the background of the image. Photograph is dated 18 August 2012
- ABFR-23-002-175
- ABFR-23-002-176
- ABFR-23-002-177
- ABFR-23-002-178
- ABFR-23-002-179
- ABFR-23-002-180
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Color photograph taken during a 2012 Parker-Gray School reunion. A woman wearing a purple, black, and white patterned blouse is seated at a dinner table in what appears to be a restaurant or banquet hall. Several other guests seated at other tables are visible in the background of the image. Photograph is dated 19 August 2012
- ABFR-23-002-181
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Color photograph taken during a 2012 Parker-Gray School reunion. A woman wearing a pale green blouse is seated at a dinner table in what appears to be a restaurant or banquet hall. Several other guests seated at other tables are visible in the background of the image. Photograph is dated 19 August 2012
- ABFR-23-002-182
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Color photograph taken during a 2012 Parker-Gray School reunion. A man wearing a striped brown suit jacket and pink shirt is seated at a dinner table in what appears to be a restaurant or banquet hall. Several other guests seated at other tables are visible in the background of the image. Photograph is dated 19 August 2012
- ABFR-23-002-183
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Color photograph taken during a 2012 Parker-Gray School reunion. A woman wearing a purple blouse and white lace shrug is seated at a dinner table in what appears to be a restaurant or banquet hall. Several other guests seated at other tables are visible in the background of the image. Photograph is dated 19 August 2012
- ABFR-23-002-184
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Color photograph taken during a 2012 Parker-Gray School reunion. A woman is seated at a dinner table in what appears to be a restaurant or banquet hall. Several other guests seated at other tables are visible in the background of the image. Unfortunately the image file appears to be corrupted and the bottom half of the image is missing. Photograph is dated 19 August 2012
- ABFR-23-002-185
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Color photograph taken during a 2012 Parker-Gray School reunion. A woman wearing a purple, black, and white patterned blouse is seated at a dinner table in what appears to be a restaurant or banquet hall. Several other guests seated at other tables are visible in the background of the image. Photograph is dated 19 August 2012
- ABFR-23-002-186
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Color photograph taken during a 2015 Parker-Gray School reunion event of Linwood Moses Smith and Sharon Jones Frazier. From left to right: a woman dressed in a purple turtleneck and purple cardigan; a man, Linwood Moses Smith, dressed in khaki pants, a grey zipped jacket under a denim jacket, a grey hat; a woman, Sharon Jones Frazier, dressed in a blue collared top under a tan trench coat. Photograph is dated 2015
- ABFR-23-002-187
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Color photograph taken during a 2015 Parker-Gray School reunion event of McArthur and Nellie Quander. A man, identified as McArthur, dressed in denim pants, a checkered shirt, black windbreaker with the Free Masons logo on the front, and a brown hat walks with a woman using a mobility aid, Nellie Quander, dressed in a black top, black pants, and bright, red coat. Photograph is dated 2015
- ABFR-23-002-188
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Color photograph taken during a 2015 Parker-Gray School reunion event. A candid photograph of three women and a man standing in the street, presumably outside the former Parker-Gray High School building, in the midst of conversation. Included in the group are Sharon Jones Frazier and Audrey P. Davis, Director of the Alexandria Black History Museum. Photograph is dated 2015
- ABFR-23-002-189
- ABFR-23-002-190
- ABFR-23-002-191
- ABFR-23-002-192
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Color photograph taken during a 2015 Parker-Gray School reunion event. A man and woman are seated in the middle of the audience during the celebration event. The man is wearing a blue and white striped shirt and tan suit jacket; the woman is wearing a brown quilted coat. Photograph is dated 2015
- ABFR-23-002-193
- ABFR-23-002-194
- ABFR-23-002-195
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Black and white photograph , class portrait of the Room 6, Second Grade class at Charles Houston Elementary School in 1964. Twenty-eight children are posed in three rows with their teacher in what appears to be the school library. Two children in the center of the front row are holding a sign that reads, "Charles Houston Alexandria, VA Grade 2 Room 6 1964." Photograph is dated 1964
- ABFR-23-002-196
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Black and white photograph , class portrait of the Room 16, Fourth Grade class at Charles Houston Elementary School in 1964. Twenty-seven children are posed in three rows with their teacher in what appears to be the school library. Two children in the center of the front row are holding a sign that reads, "Charles Houston Alexandria, VA Grade 4 Room 16 1964." Photograph is dated 1964
Digital surrogates created in 2023
- ABFR-23-005-001
Portrait of LucyScope and Contents
Black and white photograph , portrait of a young woman, Lucy, standing posed in a doorway. She is dressed in a light-colored dress worn over a white shirt, a white collar, and a wide brimmed hat. The photo print is mounted in grey board and gold letters spelling "LUCY" are affixed to the board underneath the photograph . There is also printed typescript which reads, "G.G. Donaldson, Washington, DC." Photograph is undated
- ABFR-23-005-002
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Black and white photograph , candid photo of an oncoming parade headed down a residential street. Men are lined up on either side of the street, and five men are parading down the street toward the photographer. The man out front is wearing white gloves and carrying what appears to be a book. Photograph is undated
- ABFR-23-005-003
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Black and white photograph of a group of people posed seated around a table with a microphone mounted on the ceiling and suspended over the middle of the table. They appear to be in a recording booth for radio or audio announcements. The man seated at the table in the middle of the group is dressed in United States military uniform and on the table in front of him are a stack of papers. Photograph is undated, c.1940s
- ABFR-23-005-004
Wedding portraitScope and Contents
Black and white photograph , portrait of a man and woman dressed for their wedding day. The bride is wearing a white wedding gown, veil, and pendant necklace and holding a bouquet. The groom is dressed in a dark-colored suit, white shirt, and dark-colored bowtie. A handwritten note in the bottom, right corner of the photo print reads, "Murphy." Photograph is undated
- ABFR-23-005-005
Portrait of a young womanScope and Contents
Black and white photograph , portrait of a young woman who appears to be seated in front of a window. It is not clear whether she is actually seated in front of a window, or if this is a studio backdrop. She is dressed in a light-colored top with large buttons and a collar with a pleated trim. Photo print appears to have suffered some damage and wear. Photograph is undated
- ABFR-23-005-006
Studio portrait of a young manScope and Contents
Black and white photograph , studio portrait of a young man. He is dressed in a dark-colored suit, striped tie, striped socks, dark-colored leather shoes, and a dark-colored fedora hat. He is posed seated on a bench with one knee tucked up onto the bench beside him. The background behind him is a painting of a bridge over a pond with ducks and swans swimming in it. Photograph is undated
- ABFR-23-005-007
Oliver Coleman, State Champion Side Horse 1967-68Scope and Contents
A card with a printed calligraphy text which reads, "Oliver Coleman, State Champion, Side Horse, 1967-68." It is unclear if this is related to the Studio portrait of a young man (ABFR-23-005-006)
- ABFR-23-005-008
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Color photograph , candid portrait of a man and a woman. The woman is wearing a light-colored dress with an embroidered collar and cat-eye glasses. The man is dressed in a dark-colored suit, white shirt, striped tie, and glasses. They appear to be in someone's home and visible in the background of the image are the bottom of a staircase and an ornately carved wooden table with a book, cups, and an ashtray on top. Photograph is undated
- ABFR-23-005-009
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Color photograph , studio portrait of a family posed in front of a navy blue backdrop. From left to right: a woman wearing a black dress; an older woman dressed in a red dress, pearl necklace, and glasses; an older man dressed in a black suit, white shirt, black tie, and glasses; a young woman wearing a white dress with a off-the-shoulder neckline and a pearl necklace; and a boy dressed in a black suit, white shirt, and purple satin bowtie. Photograph is undated
- ABFR-23-005-010
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Color photograph of three men posed standing with their arms around each other. From left to right: a man dressed in khaki pants and a plaid shirt; a man dressed in khaki pants, bright blue shirt, and a black tie; a man dressed in khaki pants and a dark-colored shirt. Photograph is undated, c.2000s
- ABFR-23-005-011
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Color photograph , group photo taken in a church sanctuary with the pulpit visible in the background of the image. From left to right: a young man dressed in a black suit, white shirt, black bowtie, and white floral boutonniere; a young man dressed in a black suit, white shirt, black bowtie, and white floral boutonniere; an older woman wearing a white dress and white floral corsage; an older man dressed in a black suit, white shirt, black bowtie, and white floral boutonniere; a young woman wearing a white dress and white floral corsage; a young man dressed in a black suit, white shirt, black bowtie, and white floral boutonniere. Photograph is undated
- ABFR-23-005-012
Group wedding portraitScope and Contents
Black and white photograph , portrait of bride and groom surrounded by several friends and/or family. Centered at the front of the photo: the bride is wearing a white dress, white gloves, a white fascinator, and holding a bouquet in one hand and the hand of the groom with the other; the groom is dressed in a dark-colored suit, white shirt, dark-colored tie, and white boutonniere. Next to and behind the couple, from left to right: a man dressed in a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie; a young man whose outfit is obscured; a young woman whose outfit is obscured; a young man wearing a dark-colored suit, white shirt, and dark-colored tie; a woman whose outfit is obscured; a young woman wearing a dark-colored dress with buttons and a bow in her hair; an older woman in a light colored dress and corsage pinned to her lapel. Photograph is undated
- ABFR-23-005-013
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Black and white photograph of a man and two women sitting at a desk in an office. A man is seated to the left of the desk and is dressed in a dark-colored suit, white shirt, and patterned tie. One of the women is seated behind the desk with her hands folded on top of the desk; she is dressed in a dark-colored top and jacket. The other woman is seated to the right of the desk and is dressed in a dark-colored skirt suit and white blouse. On the desk are a black telephone, two baskets with papers in them, a bound report or portfolio, and a pen holder. There is a filing cabinet visible in the background of the image. Photograph is undated
- ABFR-23-005-014
- ABFR-23-005-015
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Reverse of Portrait photograph of a woman (ABFR-23-005-014). Handwritten notes read, "6489" and "[illegible]." A stamped typescript note reads, "For your convenience the negative of this photograph will be kept on file. When reordering be sure you mentio the letters and numbers that follow 2-[blank], Murphy PO Trait Studio, Alexandria, Virginia."
- ABFR-23-005-016
Family wedding portraitScope and Contents
Color photograph , portrait of a bride posed standing in a church sanctuary with three family members. From left to right: an older man dressed in a dark-colored suit, white shirt, burgondy tie, glasses, and white boutonniere; an older woman wearing a pastel blue dress, matching shoes, pearl necklace and bracelet, and white corsage pinned to her lapel; the bride dressed in a white wedding gown, pearl necklace and headband, and holding a bouquet of blue and white flowers; a man dressed in a dark-colored suit, white shirt, navy blue tie, and white boutonniere. Photograph is undated
- ABFR-23-005-017
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Color photograph , portrait of a woman standing posed in front of a sage green curtain with a floral pattern. She is dressed in a tan dress, white glvoes, pearl necklace and earrings, white fascinator hat, and white floral corsage pinned to her collar and is holding a white handbag. Photograph is undated, c.1950s
- ABFR-23-005-018
- ABFR-23-005-019
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Color photograph , group photo taken in a church sanctuary with the pulpit visible in the background of the image. From left to right: a man dressed in a black suit, white shirt, black bowtie, and white floral boutonniere; a woman dresed in a sparkly, dark-colored dress and white floral wrist-corsage; an older woman wearing a white dress with a white floral wrist-corsage; an older man dressed in a black suit, white shirt, black bowtie, and white floral boutonniere; a woman in a black skirt set with a white blouse and a white floral wrist-corsage; and a man dressed in a black suit, white shirt, black bowtie, and white floral boutonniere. Photograph is undated
- ABFR-23-005-020
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Color photograph , group photo taken in a church sanctuary with the pulpit visible in the background of the image. From left to right; a man dressed in a black suit, white shirt, black bowtie, and white floral boutonniere; a woman wearing a white dress with a white floral wrist-corsage; a man dressed in a black suit, white shirt, black bowtie, and white floral boutonniere; a woman dressed in a blue dress with a black and gold stoll draped over her shoulders, and a man in a dark-colored suit, white shirt, and grey tie. Photograph is undated
- ABFR-23-005-021
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Black and white photograph , portrait of what appears to be a bride and groom standing posed in front of a decorative white backdrop and two potted plants. The woman is dressed in a white wedding gown, white gloves, and is holding a small bouquet. The man is dressed in a black tuxedo with a white shirt and white bowtie. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-005-022
- ABFR-23-005-023
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Black and white photograph of a group of children of varying ages stood posed in what appears to be a church or banquet hall. From left to right; a young girl wearing a light-colored, striped dress; a young girl wearing a white dress; a young girl wearing a light-colored dress with a white celebretory sash across her shoulder; a young girl wearing a white dress; a young boy dressed in a dark-colored suit, white shirt, and striped bowtie; a young girl wearing a white dress; a young girl wearing a white dress with dark-colored polka dots; a young girl wearing a white dress. Photograph is undated, c.1950s
- ABFR-23-005-024
- ABFR-23-005-025
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Black and white photograph of three women seated in chairs with three men standing behind them. Back row, from left to right: man wearing a light-colored suit, white shirt, and patterned tie; man wearing a dark-colored suit, white shirt, dark-colored tie, and white pocket square; man in a light-colored suit, white shirt, and patterned tie. Front row, from left to right: woman wearing a white dress; woman wearing a white dress, white arm wraps, and a floral corsage pinned to her collar; woman wearing a light-colored dress. They appear to be in a church recreation or banquet hall. Visible in the background of the image are a man eating seated at a long table with a white table cloth, a raised platform stage with chairs on it, a curtain behind the stage with what seems to be a large cross mounted as a backdrop. photograph is undated, c.1950s
- ABFR-23-005-026
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Black and white photograph of a dozen men posed standing staggered in a line in front of what appears to be a concessions stand. All of the men are wearing suits and several also have white floral boutonnieres pinned to their lapels. Visible in the background of the image are a couple of women. Photograph is undated, c.1940s
- ABFR-23-005-027
Newspaper clippingScope and Contents
Clipping from a newspaper featuring a black and white photograph of a group of people posed in an office with a caption underneath. Pictured in the photo are a young woman, a young man, and a man seated at a desk and posed looking at brochures. The man seated on the right is also holding the telephone as if in the middle of a call. Standing behind the seated trio and looking over their shoulders are two men and two women. All are dressed in business casual outfits c.1960s. According to the caption, the image depicts two college students, Marilyn Klug and Jim Rogers, who are starting positions with the Alexandria Office of the Virginia Employment Commission under a summer employment project of the Northern Virginia Board of Realtors' "Make America Better" Program. Also pictured in the image are G. Lewis Layne, Joanna M. Tanner, Ralph A. Wells, Oliver Coleman, and Eileen K. Levington. Clipping is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-005-028
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Black and white photograph of twenty-one men, women, and children posed standing in a church sanctuary in front of the pulpit. Visible in the background of the image are the choir loft, a staircase, and a banner hung behind the pulpit that reads, "Home-coming, United We Stand, Divided We Fall." Photograph is undated, c.1950s
- ABFR-23-005-029
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Black and white photograph of twenty-four men and women, posed in three rows. The men are all wearing dark-colored suits, white shirts, and dark-colored ties, with badges or medals pinned to their lapels. The women are all wearing matching white collared dresses, white gloves, and the same badges or medals pinned to their lapels. They appear to be in a church recreation hall and there is a wooden cross visible in the background of the image. Photograph is undated, c.1950s
Digital surrogates of photographs and ephemera from the family of Sharon Jones Frazier and her paternal grandmother, Carrie Jones Stevens. Carrie Jones Stevens originally lived in Palmyra, Virginia with her first husband, Albert Jones. Together they had three children - Shedrick (father of Sharon Jones Frazier), Ellen, and Annie. After Albert's death, she re-married Moses Stevens and the family moved to Alexandria, Virginia and lived at 1325 Cameron Street; this home remains in the family as of 2023. Ellen married Lawrence Butler and moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Annie and Shedrick both attended Parker-Gray School. Annie worked at the Carver Theater and Shedrick had a career as a plasterer
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The Other Alexandria clipping
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Color photograph , portrait of a woman standing posed in a backyard. She is wearing a white collared dress with a pink and green floral pattern. A brick building, white stone fence, and green lawn furniture are visible in the background of the image. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-007-005
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Black and white photograph of a young girl sitting on the grass in what appears to be a backyard or park. She is dressed in a light-colored Native American costume dress and band around her forehead with a single dark-colored feather sticking up in the back. Her hair is worn in pigtails. Lawn furniture is visible in the side of the image. The photo print has suffered some wear and damage and there is a vertical crease down the middle of the print which obscures some of the image. Photograph is dated "February -8" with a typescript stamp on the top edge of the print, the decade is obscured by the damage to the print but is mostly likely 1958
- ABFR-23-007-007
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Black and white photograph of a young girl, Sharon Jones Frazier, posed standing in front of a brick wall. She is wearing a light-colored dress with a Peter Pan collar and a light-colored bow in her hair. A handwritten note on the photo print over the image identifies the little girl as "Sharon." Photograph is undated
- ABFR-23-007-008
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Color photograh, studio portrait of two women and a small dog. Sharon Jones Frazier is dressed in a red collared dress and is standing posed with her hand on the shoulder of an older woman. The other woman is dressed in a black and white houndstooth dress, pearl necklace, and wire-rimmed glasses. She is holding an buff-colored Cocker Spaniel with a red collar. Photograph is undated, c.1990s
- ABFR-23-007-011
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Color photograph of a young woman, Sharon Jones Frazier, and a man posed standing together in front of a dark, red wall and a potted plant. She is dressed in a white dress, white jacket, and red brooch pinned to her dress; she is carrying a black handbag. The man is dressed in a dark-colored suit, white shirt, patterned tie, glasses, silver cross necklace, and red brooch pinned to his lapel. Photograph is undated
- ABFR-23-007-012
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Black and white photograph , portrait of a young girl posed standing in front of a dark-colored couch with white curtains behind it. She is dressed in a light-colored coat with a double-layered rounded flat collar, white gloves, white beret hat, and white cross-body handbag. Photograph is undated
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- ABFR-23-007-022
- ABFR-23-007-023
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Black and white photograph , studio portrait of a young woman, Sharon Jones Frazier, posed seated in front of a light -colored backdrop. She is dressed in denim pants, a plaid shirt, and sweater vest. Photo print has suffered some wear and damage and there are sepia toned streaks across the image. Photograph is undated, c.1970s
- ABFR-23-007-024
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Color photograph of four women seated in a corner booth at a restaurant. From left to right: a woman dressed in a blue striped skirt, blue blouse, and blue cardigan; a woman wearing a purple blouse; a woman, Sharon Jones Frazier, dressed in a blue and green patterned blouse; a woman dressed in a black top. Photograph is undated, c.2000s
- ABFR-23-007-025
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Color photograph of two young girls posed standing together in a home. From left to right: a young girl wearing a yellow dress with a patterned skirt and yellow satin bow in her hair; a young girl wearing a blue and white patterned dress and holding a doll. Windows with red and white curtains and an interior doorframe to another room are visible in the background of the image. Photograph is undated, c.1950s
- ABFR-23-007-026
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Color photograph of two young women, posed as if dancing and with their arms around each other's shoulders. The image is somewhat blurred. From left to right: young woman dressed in a white blouse tucked into a red pencil skirt; young woman dressed in a red and blue checkered dress and white cardigan. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
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Group photo of teenagers at school danceScope and Contents
Color photograph , group portrait of six teenagers posed standing in a row in front of a school trophy case. There are three young women and three young men, presumably their escorts to a school dance or prom. The young men are all dressed in suits and the young women are all wearing light-colored dresses and gloves with floral corsages pinned to their dresses. One young woman is also holding a bouquet. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-007-028
Group photo of teenagers at school danceScope and Contents
Color photograph , group portrait of six teenagers posed standing in a row in front of a school trophy case. There are three young women and three young men, presumably their escorts to a school dance or prom. The young men are all dressed in suits and the young women are all wearing light-colored dresses and gloves with floral corsages pinned to their dresses. One young woman is also holding a bouquet. Photograph is undated, c.1960s
- ABFR-23-007-029
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Black and white photograph of two girls standing in a backyard. One girl is posed with her arms crossed in front of her, frowning at the camera, while the other leans with her arm on the first girls' shoulder. Both are wearing light-colored dresses. Trees, an empty clothesline and part of a house are visible in the background of the image. Photograph is undated
- ABFR-23-007-030
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Black and white photograph of two children posed standing in a backyard in the midst of Sharon Jones Frazier's birthday party. From left to right: a young girl, Sharon Jones Frazier, dressed in a light-colored dress with a floral pattern, Berta-style collar, and bow in the front; a young boy dressed in a dark-colored suit, white shirt, and black bowtie. Another young girl wearing a dress and a young boy seated in a chair are visible in the background of the image. Photograph is undated
- ABFR-23-007-031
Homecoming Celebration program for Juanita Lee Grant, coverScope and Contents
Cover of the program for the Homecoming Celebration held in April 2010 for Juanita Lee Grant (1925-2010) at Nix and Nix Funeral Home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Homecoming Celebration program for Juanita Lee Grant, interiorScope and Contents
Interior page of the program for the Homecoming Celebration held in April 2010 for Juanita Lee Grant (1925-2010). This page lists the program of events
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Homecoming Celebration program for Juanita Lee Grant, interior
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Homecoming Celebration program for Juanita Lee Grant, backScope and Contents
Back of the program for the Homecoming Celebration held in April 2010 for Juanita Lee Grant (1925-2010). This page features a quote from an unknown author dedicated to "Our MomMom"
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