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People by a Porch
Photo of an older photo showing a group of unidentified people posed just outside a building. The women are wearing dresses that were popular in the late 19th century.
Possibly this is a family group with their two African American servants…
Possibly this is a family group with their two African American servants…
Unknown Baby
Unidentified African American baby propped on a chair in the studio.
Baby on His Back
Photograph of unidentified African American baby lying on its back in the studio.
Franklin Day and Odessa Scott Turner
Photograph of Franklin S. Day as a boy standing beside his mother, Odessa (Scott) Day Turner.
Odessa (Scott) Turner was one of at least nine children born to Preston W. and Fleta (McAfee) Scott. In 1930, the family lived on E. High Street in…
Odessa (Scott) Turner was one of at least nine children born to Preston W. and Fleta (McAfee) Scott. In 1930, the family lived on E. High Street in…
Young Woman
Portrait photograph of an unidentified young African American woman wearing a dress with laced sleeves.
Robert Milton "Bobby" Cooper, Sr.
Photograph of Robert "Bobby" Milton Cooper, Sr., as a young child.
Bobby Cooper was one of many children born to Oswald Bentley, Sr. (1916-1981) and Evelyn Pearl (McAfee) (1918-1973) Cooper. His father was originally from Arlington, Virginia, but…
Bobby Cooper was one of many children born to Oswald Bentley, Sr. (1916-1981) and Evelyn Pearl (McAfee) (1918-1973) Cooper. His father was originally from Arlington, Virginia, but…
Teenager Seated
Unidentified African American young man, probably teen-aged, is seated on a bench in the studio.
Rev. Freeland
Photograph of Reverent Freeland wearing her religious robes and standing by an open book.
She was identified as a deaconess who would conduct revival services at Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Woodstock, Virginia, and other local African American…
She was identified as a deaconess who would conduct revival services at Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Woodstock, Virginia, and other local African American…
Woman in Round Glasses
Unidentified young African American woman is shown seated, and wearing round glasses and a necklace.
Maudie (Tucker) Natt, Unknown Boy, and Yvonne
Photograph of Maudie V. (Tucker) Natt (middle) with an unidentified African American young boy on the left and a girl identified as "Yvonne", on the right.
Maudie was the daughter of James and Hannah (Mauzy) Tucker.
She married Charles…
Maudie was the daughter of James and Hannah (Mauzy) Tucker.
She married Charles…
Teenage Girl
Photograph of an unidentified African American teenager seated on a chair in the studio.
Unidentified Man
Portrait photograph of an unidentified African American man wearing a buttoned, short-sleeved jersey over his shirt.
Baby in a Bonnet
Photograph of an unidentified African American baby wearing a bonnet and propped against a pillow on a chair.
Boy on a Chair
Unidentified young African American boy is seated on a chair in the studio and wearing overalls, a striped shirt, and a cap.
One hand is in his pocket.
One hand is in his pocket.
Couple
Photo of a photograph of an unidentified African American woman with her arm around the shoulders of an unidentified African American man, both seated.
Probably, this was a husband and wife.
Probably, this was a husband and wife.
African American Man
Portrait photograph of an unidentified African American man.
The glass negative has damage on bottom left and right.
The glass negative has damage on bottom left and right.
Anna Mae (Williams) Jackson
Portrait photograph 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)…
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)…
Unknown Man
Portrait photograph of an unidentified African American man wearing glasses and a bow tie.
Kitchen at White Sulphur Inn
Unidentified African American staff shown in the kitchen of the White Sulphur Inn in Stephens City, Frederick County, Virginia.
The photographer was preparing to crop this picture and had applied white lines to show what he planned to exclude.
The photographer was preparing to crop this picture and had applied white lines to show what he planned to exclude.
Cooper Family
Photograph of the four oldest children born to Oswald Cooper, Sr. and Evelyn (McAfee) Cooper.
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…
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…
William "Wee" and Jett Elmer Timbers
Photograph of William J. "Wee" Timbers and his younger brother, Jett "Elmer" Timbers.
They were the sons of William B. and Sarah Evelyn (Bibbs) Timbers, and grew up in Woodstock.
William "Wee" Butler never married and spent his career working…
They were the sons of William B. and Sarah Evelyn (Bibbs) Timbers, and grew up in Woodstock.
William "Wee" Butler never married and spent his career working…
Arthur P. McAfee Sr.
Portrait photograph 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…
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…
Lewis McAfee
Portrait photograph of Lewis McAfee as a young man.
Lewis McAfee was born in Shenandoah County to Arthur and Minnie McAfee. He grew up on Spring Street in Woodstock. His father was a barber and, in 1910, had his own shop.
By 1920, however, his…
Lewis McAfee was born in Shenandoah County to Arthur and Minnie McAfee. He grew up on Spring Street in Woodstock. His father was a barber and, in 1910, had his own shop.
By 1920, however, his…
Jack Grabill, Ada Dyer and Katy Dyer
Ada "Posie" Dyer, wife of Warren Boxley, with her young sister, Katy, and John H. "Jack" Grabill.
Posie worked as the housekeeper for Captain John H. Grabill and his wife, Mary. Their home was located on North Main Street in Woodstock.
Jack…
Posie worked as the housekeeper for Captain John H. Grabill and his wife, Mary. Their home was located on North Main Street in Woodstock.
Jack…
Fannie Hughes (Timbers) Butler
Portrait photograph of Fannie Hughes (Timbers) Butler 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…
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…