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Ermine and Vivian Cunningham

Ermine and Vivian Cunningham

Gelatin silver print

December 31, 1913

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Lynda Gales, 2019 Senior Citizen of the Year

Lynda Gales, 2019 Senior Citizen of the Year

Digital color photograph

February 9, 2020

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Sherry Crenshaw Jackson, 1984

Sherry Crenshaw Jackson, 1984

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February 18, 1984

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L.C. Jones

L.C. Jones

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"Mrs. Essie Edwards Wooten --- City's First Councilwoman"

"Mrs. Essie Edwards Wooten --- City's First Councilwoman"

Newspaper article

May 1, 1970

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Phillip Mickens: "Local Man was Free Six Months Before He Knew It"

Phillip Mickens: "Local Man was Free Six Months Before He Knew It"

Newspaper article

August 14, 1929

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Willie Longshore: "Ex-Tiger to exhibit art works"

Willie Longshore: "Ex-Tiger to exhibit art works"

Newspaper article

October 31, 1968

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Sherry Crenshaw Jackson carrying fan

Sherry Crenshaw Jackson carrying fan

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February 18, 1984

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