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Frazier, Jeremiah L.
Description:
The Reverend Jeremiah L. Frazier, pastor of the St. Louis Street Baptist Church of Mobile, Alabama.
Creator:
Erik Overbey
Date:
c. 1905
Keywords:
African Americans, pastors, preachers
Loading Bananas
Description:
Waterfront laborers load bananas onto rail cars.
Creator:
Erik Overbey
Date:
c. 1920s
Keywords:
bananas, trains, train cars, rail cars, workers, laborers, men, African American men
Group of Men
Description:
An unidentified group of men pose for the camera.
Creator:
Erik Overbey
Date:
ca. 1925
Keywords:
groups, men, African Americans
MAMGA Luncheon
Description:
A luncheon held by the Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association, the African American parading society of Mobile, Alabama. To the left and right of the speaker are Walter Beck LeFlore and Winfred A. Lucy, t…
Creator:
unknown
Date:
1975
Keywords:
Mardi Gras, royalty, luncheons, crowns, candles, tables podiums, decoration, Azalea Trail, King Elexis
Excelsior Band
Description:
The Excelsior Band was founded in 1883 by John A. Pope. It has since become synonymous with Mobile, Alabama's, Mardi Gras celebration. In this photo the band is seen marching down the street during a …
Creator:
The Excelsior Band, Inc.
Date:
1940s
Keywords:
musical instruments, bands, groups, drums, horns, uniforms, Mardi Gras
Alabama State Docks
Description:
Workmen work on an extension to the Alabama State Docks. J. P. Erwin was the contractor.
Creator:
Erik Overbey
Date:
1948
Keywords:
docks, labor, African Americans
Boy Scouts Group
Description:
A group of people pose during a Boy Scouts recognition banquet after receiving their Silver Beaver awards for distinguished service.
Creator:
unknown
Date:
1975
Keywords:
groups, African Americans, awards, women, suits, ties, dresses, shoes
Jack and Jill Workshop
Description:
African American women attending a Jack and Jill Workshop in Mobile, Alabama.
Creator:
White's Photo Studio
Date:
1965
Keywords:
ladies, women, clothing, fashion, purses, hats, windows, ping pong tables
