African American women.
Portrait photography--United States--1950-1960.]]>
Mary Frances is dressed in a light-colored skirt suit with a matching hat, accessorized with a dark blouse underneath, burgundy shoes, and a clutch purse resting on her lap. She is smiling, with her left arm draped around her grandmother’s shoulder.

Catherine Taylor, at the center, has a slight smile and wears a floral-patterned dress with lace detailing and with dark shoes.

Lucille Bentley, seated to the right, has a bright smile and wears a yellow suit with a light-colored top underneath, a knee-length skirt and dark shoes, and also has a clutch purse resting on her lap

The backdrop features a painted studio scene depicting a waterfall and evergreen trees.

The photograph is in fair condition with discoloration, creases, and tears, mostly at the top and along the edges.]]> African American women.
Group portraits--Michigan--Detroit --2010-2020.]]>
Deborah wears a bright yellow tank top, distressed jeans, and carries a woven shoulder bag, smiling warmly at the camera. Yolanda, dressed in a gray Grand Valley State Lakers t-shirt and white pants, has a big smile. Antonia wears a black t-shirt with "Keep Calm and Laker On" text, paired with denim shorts, while Netta sports a black and blue GVSU Lakers jersey-style shirt with blue pants.

In the background there is a wooden fence, patio furniture, with large umbrella. There is a tent with catering warming dishes set up underneath. Another guest can be seen off camera to the right. ]]> Brothers and sisters.
Color photograpy--Michigan--Detroit.]]>
Deborah, the mother of the creator of this collection, is dressed in a green floral-patterned long-sleeve top with a wide V- neckline, tucked into high-waisted light-colored pants with three gold-colored metalic buttons. Her hair is styled in a fashionable updo with soft curls framing her face, and she smiles at the camera.

Gregory wears a sleeveless black-and-white geometric-patterned shirt with dark pants, and his hair is style in an afro. His left arm is draped around Deborah’s shoulders

The photograph shows signs of age, with a noticeable vertical crease on the right side.

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Brothers and sisters.
Outdoor photography.]]>
Antonia, sitting on the seat of a white and purple vintage-style bicycle with a floral basket, is dressed in a light-colored sleeveless top, white shorts decorated with multicolor splotches of pink, orange, and blue, and purple and white sneakers. Her hair is neatly styled with bangs and a headband with an attached bow. She smiles at the camera, gripping the handlebars as Bruce playfully balances and hugs her from behind.

Bruce wears a black button-up shirt, mustard-colored pants, and a stylish fedora hat, with a big grin as he leans in.

The photograph is in good condition, whith some fine lines streaked across the top half of the photo.]]> Preschool children--United States.
School photography.
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She is seated on a tan carpeted surface against a brown backdrop, smiling at the camera. She wears a dress with a white bodice with ruffle-trimmed sleeves and a navy ribbon accent with a bow at the neckline. The skirt portion of the dress has purple, blue, and green with striped detailing. Her hair is twisted and adorned with coordinating green and light blue yarn hair ties, hair bobbles, and barrettes.

The photo is in good condition, with some slight fading, scratches, and discoloration.]]> African American women.
Parent and child.
Outdoor photography--Michigan--Milan.
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Deborah is dressed casually in a navy blue New York Yankees baseball cap, a black shirt with quarter length sleeves, and a collared yellow shirt worn as an outer layer. Her voluminous flip hairstyle frames her face, and she is smiling while looking away from the camera.

Antonia wears a red hooded jacket and a single ponytail secured with a red barrette that is peeking out from underneath the hood . She has a serious expression and is also looking away from the camera.

The background features parked cars that are partially visible and an outdoor setting.

The photograph is in good condition, with minor flaws and bent corners.]]> Marriage.
Weddings--Michigan--Detroit.]]>
Deborah, the mother of Antonia Rose, is smiling and dressed in an elegant white sleeveless dress with matching gloves. Her hair is styled in a voluminous, curled updo.

Bruce Covington also smiling, holding his bride close. He is dressed in a blue tuxedo with a black bow tie, white dress shirt and a pink floral boutonniere on his lapel.

In the background, a guest is seated at a table, with cups and plates arranged for the reception celebration.

The photograph is in good condition, but shows some signs of age, such as fingerprints, fading, and minor scratches.]]> Portrait photography--United States--1960-1970.]]>
She is posed against a clean, neutral background, and smiling warmly. Her hair is styled down in a flip hairstyle, a popular look of the era, with some hair framing her face. The graduation cap sits neatly on her head, with the tassel hanging to the side.

The photograph is in condition, with some discoloration around the edges.]]> Graduation ceremonies—United States—1960–1970.]]>
She is smiling and standing , wearing a purple graduation cap slightly tilted on top of her head. Her outfit consists of a sleeveless yellow sweater with a black and white design on the front, paired with a black skirt.

In the background, there is a bulletin board with school-related posters, including one about Head Start and another with the phrase "Stay Ahead In School".

This photograph is in good condition with some fingerprints and fading.]]> African American women.
Hospital wards.
Tuberculosis--Hospitals--United States.
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Seated cross-legged on her hospital bed with a window behind her, Mary Lou is smiling and wears white pants and a white button-up shirt.. To her right, a selectively colorized Easter basket with an orange stripe, pink plush Bunny inside, wrapped in blue cellophane, and adorned with a blue bow sits beside her. In front of her, there is a small cake on a pastel pink plate.

Auntie Blanche Bentley (right) stands in a striped belted dress, adorned with two fabric flowers near her right shoulder. On the left, Auntie Maggie Love stands wearing a sleeveless striped blouse, a striped belt,, and a dark colored skirt or pants. Both women are leaning slightly toward Mary Lou.

The photograph shows signs of wear, with visible creases and fingerprints.
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