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Minnie Gillespie Manuel and Dougless Manuel

A photograph of Minnie Gillespie Manuel and Dougless Manuel. An accompanying narrative describes the death of Dougless Manuel, who was a farmer and…

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Lincoln School Registration Cards, Middlesboro, KY

Two-sided, student registration cards from Lincoln School in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Cards include: student name, address, enrollment dates,…

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Bristol

Bristol, TN and Bristol, VA host a rich history. An important part of their history is the African American experience,...

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Newspaper Article: Stonega Native Covered, Created Civil Rights News

A biographical article covering the life and work of Stonega, Virginia native Junius "Toby" Griffin. Griffin was an internationally acclaimed…

Wesley Alexander Smith Permanet Record

Wesley Alexander Smith Permant Record for High School. List information:
Place of birth- Willowton
Date 12/10/1926
Father- James Andrew Smith;…

Wesley Alexander Smith Postcard

A postcard written by Leonard and mailed to Wesley Alexander Smith.