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- Tags: African Americans
DeLois Wahr Oral History Interview
In 1964 Delois became the first African American student to attend what was then…
Hotel Holtzman
The hotel's staff, several of which are African American, and numerous other individuals are also pictured.
This structure stood at the current site of the Shenandoah County…
Man Standing
Tags: African Americans, Men, Shenandoah County, Virginia
Fannie Hughes (Timbers) Butler
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…
Tags: African Americans, Butler, Shenandoah County, Timbers, Virginia, Women
"Bird"
The name, "Bird", is written on the glass plate.
Fannie Hughes (Timbers) Butler
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…
Tags: African Americans, Butler, Shenandoah County, Timbers, Virginia, Women
Young Woman
Tags: African Americans, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Women
Unidentified People
Possibly this is a family group with their two African American servants…
Tags: African Americans, Children, Family, Men, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Women
Woman and Two Children in the Snow
Tags: African Americans, Children, Family, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Women
Man Seated
Tags: African Americans, Men, Shenandoah County, Virginia
Genevieve McClain and Alonzo Smith
Alfonso was most likely one of the students Genevieve McClain taught during the late 1940s and…
Tags: African Americans, Children, McClain, Shenandoah County, Smith, Students, Teachers, Virginia, Women
Couple
Tags: African Americans, Men, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Women
Genevieve McClain With Two Graduates
These students are most likely ones Genevieve McClain taught while teaching at Creekside School.
Genevieve D.…
Tags: African Americans, Green, McClain, Men, Shenandoah County, Smith, Students, Teachers, Virginia, Women
Smiling Woman
Tags: African Americans, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Women
"Dyer"
The name, "Dyer", is written on the glass plate.
Tags: African Americans, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Women
Alfonzo Smith
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…
Tags: African Americans, Men, Shenandoah County, Smith, Students, Virginia
"Spenner"
The name, "Spenner", is written on the glass plate. Most likely, this refers to the surname, "Spinner".
Tags: African Americans, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Women
Daniel Smith
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…
Tags: African Americans, Men, Shenandoah County, Students, Virginia
Rev. Columbus C. Wilson
He was born in Florence County, South Carolina.
In the 1910 census, he was married to Addie…
Tags: African Americans, Clergy, Men, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Wilson
Woman With Glasses
Tags: African Americans, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Women
Young Woman Outdoors
Tags: African Americans, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Women
Unknown Woman
Tags: African Americans, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Women
Woman Standing
The jacket is trimmed in fur at the collar and cuffs.
A small bouquet of flowers is tucked into the jacket's belt.
Tags: African Americans, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Women
Lelia Nellings Bird
Tags: African Americans, Bird, Nellings, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Women
Woman With Lace Collar
Tags: African Americans, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Women