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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.

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.

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.