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Oswald Bentley Cooper Sr.
Photograph of Oswald Bentley Cooper Sr. of Woodstock Virginia.
Oswald worked at the Wolf Gap CCC Camp in the 1930s. He is buried in Riverview Cemetery in Woodstock Virginia.
Oswald worked at the Wolf Gap CCC Camp in the 1930s. He is buried in Riverview Cemetery in Woodstock Virginia.
Genevieve McClain and Alonzo Smith
Photograph of educator Genevieve D. McClain, seated, with one of her students, Alfonso "Buck" Smith, standing beside her in his graduation cap and gown.
Alfonso was most likely one of the students Genevieve McClain taught during the late 1940s and…
Alfonso was most likely one of the students Genevieve McClain taught during the late 1940s and…
Couple
Unidentified African American man is seated with his arm around an unidentified African American woman with long hair.
Genevieve McClain With Two Graduates
Photograph of educator Genevieve McClain standing with two of her students, Daniel Smith (seated) and Clarence Green (standing).
These students are most likely ones Genevieve McClain taught while teaching at Creekside School.
Genevieve D.…
These students are most likely ones Genevieve McClain taught while teaching at Creekside School.
Genevieve D.…
Smiling Woman
Portrait photograph of an unidentified African American woman, smiling, and wearing an off-the-shoulder blouse.
"Dyer"
Unidentified African American woman is seated on a bench and wearing a jacket and skirt.
The name, "Dyer", is written on the glass plate.
The name, "Dyer", is written on the glass plate.
Alfonzo Smith
Photograph of Alfonso "Buck" Smith in his graduation cap and gown.
His parents were George Marvin and Genevieve “Jeneva” (McPherson) Smith.
It appears he spent his entire life in Woodstock and retired with over 30 years as a detailer at the…
His parents were George Marvin and Genevieve “Jeneva” (McPherson) Smith.
It appears he spent his entire life in Woodstock and retired with over 30 years as a detailer at the…
"Spenner"
Unidentified African American woman is seated on a bench and wearing a striped jacket and bow on the front of her blouse.
The name, "Spenner", is written on the glass plate. Most likely, this refers to the surname, "Spinner".
The name, "Spenner", is written on the glass plate. Most likely, this refers to the surname, "Spinner".
Daniel Smith
Portrait photograph of Daniel Smith wearing his graduation cap and gown.
Daniel was a son of George Marvin and Genevieve “Jeneva” (McPherson) Smith. He grew up in Woodstock and likely attended the segregated school there, Creekside School, when…
Daniel was a son of George Marvin and Genevieve “Jeneva” (McPherson) Smith. He grew up in Woodstock and likely attended the segregated school there, Creekside School, when…
Rev. Columbus C. Wilson
Portrait photograph of Columbus C. Wilson, an African American Methodist clergyman who served at several Methodist Churches in the Shenandoah Valley.
He was born in Florence County, South Carolina.
In the 1910 census, he was married to Addie…
He was born in Florence County, South Carolina.
In the 1910 census, he was married to Addie…
Woman With Glasses
Unidentified African American woman with glasses is seated on a stool with her hands in her lap.
Young Woman Outdoors
Photo of a photograph of an unidentified African American woman standing in front of a lattice-edged doorway. A picket fence is visible on the right.
Unknown Woman
Portrait photograph of an unidentified African American woman with her hair parted in the middle.
Woman Standing
Unidentified African American Woman is standing by a chair and wearing a matching jacket and skirt.
The jacket is trimmed in fur at the collar and cuffs.
A small bouquet of flowers is tucked into the jacket's belt.
The jacket is trimmed in fur at the collar and cuffs.
A small bouquet of flowers is tucked into the jacket's belt.
Lelia Nellings Bird
Photograph of Lelia Nellings Bird.
Woman With Lace Collar
Portrait photograph of an unidentified African American woman wearing a lace collar on her dress and a pocket watch pinned to the front.
Woman Standing
Unidentified African American woman with styled hair is standing by a studio prop and wearing pince-nez glasses, a choker necklace, and has her hands in a muff.
Woman Standing
Unidentified African American woman is standing by a chair and wearing a matching jacket and skirt.
Young Woman Seated
Unidentified young African American woman with glasses and seated on a bench wearing a double strand faux pearl necklace with her dress.
Woman Seated
Unidentified African American woman wearing a bead necklace with her outfit, is seated on a bench.
Couple
Unidentified African American man and woman posed together.
She is standing behind a bench and wearing glasses and a wide-brimmed hat.
He is seated on the bench and wearing a suit, bow tie, and straw boater. He also has a boutonniere pinned to…
She is standing behind a bench and wearing glasses and a wide-brimmed hat.
He is seated on the bench and wearing a suit, bow tie, and straw boater. He also has a boutonniere pinned to…
Young Woman Standing
Unidentified African American woman with glasses is standing by a bench and wearing a pin on the front of her long-sleeved blouse.
Woman Standing
Unidentified African American woman is standing by a chair and wearing a long dress with a white collar.
Unknown Man
Portrait photograph of an unidentified African American man wearing a suit and tie. A handkerchief is visible in his breast pocket.
Woman Seated
Unidentified African American woman wearing a long necklace with her dress is seated on a wicker bench.