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"Avery"
Portrait of an unidentified African American woman standing in studio.
The name "Avery" is written on the glass plate. The subject may be Martha Avery.
The name "Avery" is written on the glass plate. The subject may be Martha Avery.
"Bradley"
Unidentified African American woman standing beside a wicker chair and wearing a long-sleeved dress.
The name, "Bradley", is written on the glass negative.
The name, "Bradley", is written on the glass negative.
"Gladwell"
Unidentified African American womoan with short hair and seated on a bench.
The name, "Gladwell", is written on the glass negative of this image.
The name, "Gladwell", is written on the glass negative of this image.
"Rev. Freeland"
Portrait of an unidentified woman identified as "Rev. Freeland."
Identified as a deaconess who would conduct revival services at Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Woodstock Virginia and other local African American congregations.
Identified as a deaconess who would conduct revival services at Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Woodstock Virginia and other local African American congregations.
African American Minstrel Performers
1921 photograph showing African American musicians and performers in costume and blackface for a production of “Virginia Minstrels” that benefited Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Woodstock Virginia.
Identified in the photograph are:
Front row,…
Identified in the photograph are:
Front row,…
African American Woman
Portrait of an unidentified African American woman with a long-sleeved dress and wearing a necklace.
African American Women Photograph Strip
Scan of a photograph strip with five images showing two different African American women. Both the women and the creator of the photographs are unknown.
Anna Mae Williams Jackson
Portrait of Anna Mae Williams Jackson as a young woman.
Anna Mae grew up in Strasburg, the second oldest of at least seven siblings. Her parents were Rev. Donald Frederick (1897-1973) and Phyllis Cornelia (Banks) (1904-1949) Williams. Her father…
Anna Mae grew up in Strasburg, the second oldest of at least seven siblings. Her parents were Rev. Donald Frederick (1897-1973) and Phyllis Cornelia (Banks) (1904-1949) Williams. Her father…
Arthur P. McAfee Sr.
Portrait of Arthur McAfee Sr..
Arthur McAfee was born in Woodstock Virginia on June 21 1886 to John McAfee and Emma McAfee. He became a barber like his father and married Minnie Houston. They had five children.
Arthur died March 21, 1915.…
Arthur McAfee was born in Woodstock Virginia on June 21 1886 to John McAfee and Emma McAfee. He became a barber like his father and married Minnie Houston. They had five children.
Arthur died March 21, 1915.…
Baby on a Chair
Unidentified African American baby propped against a pillow on a chair.
Baby on a Chair
Portrait of an unidentified African American child propped up on pillows on a chair in the studio.
Baby on His Back
Photograph of unidentified African American baby lying on its back in the studio.
Bearded Man
Portrait of an unidentified African American man with a mustache and beard. He is wearing a suit with a bow tie and a watch chain is visible.
Boy on a Chair
Portrait of an unidentified young African American boy seated on a chair in the studio and wearing a cap.
Child in Winter Coat and Hat
Unidentified African American girl standing beside a stuffed toy and wearing a warm coat and matching hat. She is holding a purse by her side.
Christine Combs
Photograph of Christine Combs of Woodstock.
Christine is pictured in graduation gowns dating this to 1949 when he graduated from the Creekside School in Woodstock Virginia.
"Combs" is written on the glass plate.
Christine is pictured in graduation gowns dating this to 1949 when he graduated from the Creekside School in Woodstock Virginia.
"Combs" is written on the glass plate.
Cooper Family
Left to right: Roy Allen Cooper, Oswald Cooper, Jr., Melvin Cooper. The baby on Oswald's lap is Robert Cooper, who later operated Bobby's Family Restaurant in Woodstock. These four brothers were the sons of Oswald Cooper, Sr. and Evelyn McAfee…
Douglas McAfee
Portrait of Douglas C. McAfee as a young man wearing a suit, tie, and hat.
Douglas was from a large family. He was the youngest son of Roy Wayland, Sr. (1891-1966) and Julia Margaret (Spinner) (1890-1963) McAfee, from Woodstock.
He grew up on…
Douglas was from a large family. He was the youngest son of Roy Wayland, Sr. (1891-1966) and Julia Margaret (Spinner) (1890-1963) McAfee, from Woodstock.
He grew up on…
Earl Dyer
Earl grew up in Woodstock and lived with his grandmother, Lizzie Dyer, and his mother, Mary Dyer (1908-1947), for several years on W. Spring Street. His father was Frank Brock.
Earl was 18 years old when he registered for the WWII draft. At the…
Earl was 18 years old when he registered for the WWII draft. At the…
Ella Dyer Thompson
Photo of a photograph of Ella Dyer Thompson standing outside and holding two cats in her arms.
Emma Henderson Christian
Portrait of Emma Henderson Christian as a young woman.
Fannie (Timbers) Butler with Daughter
Portrait of Fannie (Timbers) Butler as a young woman sitting on a bench in studio. She is smiling down at her daughter, Fannie (Butler) Washington, who is sitting in her lap.
Fannie (Timbers) Butler was the daughter of William B. and Sarah…
Fannie (Timbers) Butler was the daughter of William B. and Sarah…
Fannie Hughes (Timbers) Butler
Photograph of Fannie Hughes (Timbers) Butler from Woodstock.
Fannie Hughes Timbers was the daughter of William B. and Sarah (Bibbs) Timbers. She married Lucien P. Butler (1900-1963) in June 1921, in Woodstock. The person who performed their…
Fannie Hughes Timbers was the daughter of William B. and Sarah (Bibbs) Timbers. She married Lucien P. Butler (1900-1963) in June 1921, in Woodstock. The person who performed their…
Fannie Hughes Timbers Butler
Photograph of Fannie Hughes Timbers as a young woman. She was the daughter of William B. and Sarah Evelyn (Bibbs) Timbers.
Fannie Hughes Timbers married Lucien P. Butler (1900-1963) in June 1921, in Woodstock. The person who performed their…
Fannie Hughes Timbers married Lucien P. Butler (1900-1963) in June 1921, in Woodstock. The person who performed their…
Fannie Hughes Timbers Butler
Portrait of Fannie Hughes Timbers as a young woman. She was the daughter of William B. and Sarah Evelyn (Bibbs) Timbers.
Fannie Hughes Timbers married Lucien P. Butler (1900-1963) in June 1921, in Woodstock. The person who performed their marriage…
Fannie Hughes Timbers married Lucien P. Butler (1900-1963) in June 1921, in Woodstock. The person who performed their marriage…