Deborah Smith on Her High School Graduation Day
Dublin Core
Identifier
AR-0012
Title
Deborah Smith on Her High School Graduation Day
Date
1969
Subject
African American teenage girls.
Graduation ceremonies—United States—1960–1970.
Graduation ceremonies—United States—1960–1970.
Description
This is a color polaroid photograph of Deborah Smith on the day of her high school graduation for Southeastern High School in Detroit, Michigan in 1969.
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.
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.
Rights
Rights over this image are held by Antonia Rose. Permission to reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use this image must be obtained from Antonia Rose prior to any use.
Extent
3.5 x 4.2 in.
Type
Still image.
Format
Color Polaroid photograph (instant film).
Citation
“Deborah Smith on Her High School Graduation Day,” Wayne State University - School of Information Sciences, accessed April 14, 2026, https://waynestateu.omeka.net/items/show/2319.