Collection: Robert Langmuir African American Photograph Collection / Format: Still image / Genre: black-and-white photographs / Subject - Geographic: Philadelphia (Pa.)

1.
Group of people outside the dental office of C.R. Harrison in Philadelphia, Pa.

Creator:: Sykes, P. C.
Date:: 1907
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

2.
J. Finley Wilson dressed in an overcoat and hat standing next to an old style car with an African American woman inside the car, in front of steps leading up to a brick building

Creator:: Webster Photo.
Date:: 1923
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

3.
African American children and young adults sitting in a church building, in front of organ pipes

Creator:: Kutcher, B. F.
Date:: 1925
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

4.
Mayor Freeland W. Kendrick, Florence Mills, and others in City Hall

Creator:: Royal & Standard Studios (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date:: 1925
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

5.
Robert Epps, Cornelius Page, and Oscar DelShields at Cobb's Creek in Philadelphia, Pa., 1925

Date:: 1925
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

6.
Robert Henry with friends at Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, Pa.

Date:: 1925
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

7.
Catherine Elizbeth Patterson and Frederick D. Patterson playing table tennis on a table set on grass

Creator:: DeVigne, Gaston.
Date:: July 2, 1929
Format:: Still image
Access:: Log In Required

8.
Cornelius Page, Maitlon Russell with friends on 15th and Catherine St. in Philadelphia, Pa., 1929

Date:: 1929
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

9.
Cornelius Page, Maitlon Russell with friends on 15th and Catherine St. in Philadelphia, Pa., 1929

Date:: 1929
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

10.
Five African American boys on 15th and Catherine St., Philadelphia, Pa., 1929

Date:: 1929
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

11.
Fred Collins, Sam Alexander, and Robert Day on 15th and Catherine St. in Philadelpia, Pa., 1929

Date:: 1929
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

12.
Maitlon Russell and Cornelius Page on 15th and Catherine St. in Philadelphia, Pa., 1929

Date:: 1929
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

13.
The Original Blue Divels on 15th and Catherine St. in Philadelphia, Pa., 1929

Date:: 1929
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

14.
Robert Henry and Fred Collins on 15th and Catherine St. in Philadelphia, Pa., 1929

Date:: 1929
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

15.
Robert Henry and the gang on 15th and Catherine St. in Philadelphia, Pa., 1929

Date:: 1929
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

16.
Robert Henry with friends on 15th and Catherine St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Date:: 1929
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

17.
Banquet - Smoker, 20th Annual Grand Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Philadelphia, PA. Dec. 27-31, 1930

Creator:: Penn Photo Service.
Date:: December 1930
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

18.
George Godfrey, African American boxer, training in preparation for his fight with Primo Carnera

Creator:: International News Photo.
Date:: June 18, 1930
Format:: Still image
Access:: Log In Required

19.
Helen Dickens posing for picture in living room

Creator:: G. Marshall Wilson.
Date:: 1931
Format:: Still image
Access:: Log In Required

20.
Men and women at the 7th annual Christmas party of honor Bilt Products Co., Dec. 24th, 1931, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Creator:: Bell, D. Sargent.
Date:: December 24, 1931
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

21.
First African Baptist Church, Revival Chorus of the, Under the direction of Prof. E. Clifford Davis, Nationally known choir director and song writer of Chicago, Illinois, Madame Mary Johnson Davis, soloist, Rev. W.A. Harrod, DD, Pastor, 16th and Christian Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 19-April 2, 1939

Creator:: Standard Photo Service Co. (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date:: 1939
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

22.
Men and women in student desks in a decorated room

Creator:: Mosley.
Date:: 1940s
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

23.
Three women, one holding dog, another holding baby

Creator:: Kodatone.
Date:: July 29, 1940
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

24.
Woman with dog outside watching baby on blanket on grass

Creator:: Kodatone.
Date:: July 29, 1940
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

25.
Dr. Clarke and staff in Philadelphia

Date:: October 21, 1944
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

26.
Five men and woman around Mr. Jackson's desk

Creator:: Ensminger Studio.
Date:: October 12, 1944
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

27.
Man playing a vibraphone, with other men holding different instruments watching him

Creator:: Mosely , John W.
Date:: October 20, 1945
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

28.
Mural being superimposed on walls by John B. William

Creator:: Hill, Ruben E.
Date:: 1945
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

29.
Salt & Pepper Philly

Creator:: K Progress.
Date:: November 3, 1945
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

30.
Women and one man in school gym under sign that says Tuskegee Club of Philadelphia

Creator:: Peace Photo.
Date:: November 1946
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

31.
Class of June 1947 : Pennsylvania School of Nursing

Creator:: Penn Photo Studio
Date:: June 1947
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

32.
Raman Bruce, Carl Basie and another man and a woman standing around a microphone labeled WHAT

Creator:: Miller, Sam.
Date:: 1947
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

33.
Women holding babies and children at party

Date:: November 16, 1947
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

34.
Picture of an African American man, wearing a vest, watch and chain bracelet, seated at a desk writing on a piece of paper

Creator:: Sleet, Moneta, 1926-1996.
Date:: 1948
Format:: Still image
Access:: Log In Required

35.
The Toppers at Philadelphia Theater

Date:: November 20, 1948
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

36.
Barber cutting a man's hair.

Creator:: Poindexter, Carl.
Date:: 1949
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

37.
Group photo of Sydney G. King and Sydney G. King's School of Dance in costume

Creator:: Hall and Hall Photo Service.
Date:: August 27, 1949
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

38.
Johnnie Hughes Combo : Philadelphia Pa.

Creator:: Photo Art Studios.
Date:: October 29, 1949
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

39.
Black physicians in Philadelphia, circa 1950

Date:: 1950 approx.
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

40.
Girl kneeling on a bench

Creator:: Pasadena Photos.
Date:: May 1950
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

41.
Lannces Mcknight family

Date:: 1950 approx.
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

42.
Maya Dilworth and friend meeting with Adam Clayton Powell Jr. in Philadephia during the 50s

Creator:: Sykes, P. C.
Date:: 1950 approx.
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

43.
The Orioles with Duke Ellington and Count Basie : Philadelphia, Pa.

Date:: November 25, 1950
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

44.
Portrait of an African American girl in green dress with arms resting on table or railing

Creator:: Pruett, Clair.
Date:: 1950
Format:: Still image
Access:: Log In Required

45.
Portrait of Joseph V. Baker

Creator:: Williams (Los Angeles)
Date:: 1950s to 1960s
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

46.
Churches of the Lord Jesus Christ, Parade of the 16th National Convention of the, 22nd and Bainbridge Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 6, 1951

Creator:: Bell Photo (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date:: October 6, 1951
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

47.
Lionel Hampton and orchestra : Groove for G.I.'s in Philadelphia, Pa.

Date:: May 26, 1951
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

48.
St. Augustine choir in graduation robes in front of pipe organ

Creator:: Mosley, John W.
Date:: 1951
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

49.
African American men and women at one long table with party streamers above them

Creator:: Hooper, Wert S.
Date:: May 26, 1952
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

50.
A young African American woman wearing sunglasses seated on a railing

Creator:: Powell.
Date:: 1952
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

51.
Group of men in A.E.A.O.N.M.S. fezzes with a fake sword

Creator:: Hooper, Wert S.
Date:: December 9, 1953
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

52.
Funeral service for an African American woman

Creator:: Bryson, S. K.
Date:: September 2, 1954
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

53.
Gospel singers Mrs. Josephine McDowell, Mrs. Bernie Coles and Mrs. Margaret Wells Allison next to Chilton West on piano

Creator:: Bryson, S. K.
Date:: August 30, 1954
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

54.
Men wearing society fezzes and women near boat entrance

Creator:: Hooper, Wert S.
Date:: August 2, 1954
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

55.
Lloyd Fatman Smith singing at Club Zel-Mar

Creator:: Schwartz, Morton J.
Date:: April 18, 1955
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

56.
Miss Etta and Brunson looking at storaged goods such as canned food

Creator:: Bryson, S.K.
Date:: December 6, 1955
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

57.
Line of women in dresses standing on one foot with a woman instructing them, and another playing the piano

Creator:: Halvey, Robert S.
Date:: March 7, 1956
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

58.
St. Elizabeth's classroom with teachers helping students

Creator:: Halvey, Roberts S.
Date:: March 5, 1956
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

59.
Two pictures, one an outside view of Mercy Douglass Hospital and the second a group picture of a large number of men in suits and an African American woman

Creator:: Wilson, G. Marshall.
Date:: 1956
Format:: Still image
Access:: Log In Required

60.
Young women at a women's luncheon

Creator:: Hooper, Wert S.
Date:: 1956
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

61.
Members of the Good Samaritan Club standing in front of cross

Date:: December 21, 1957
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

62.
Group shot of William B. Hanna School, class of '58 on playground

Creator:: Moorer (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date:: June 1958
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

63.
An African American man in a suit with a checkered shirt and a hat sleeping in a chair next to a brick wall

Creator:: Bryson, S.K.
Date:: May 21, 1959
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

64.
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Pace Alexander at party with daughter, son-in-law and grandchild

Date:: 1959
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

65.
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Pace Alexander at piano with four other men with instruments

Date:: 1959
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

66.
Mr. Raymond Pace Alexander at party with daughter and son-in-law

Date:: 1959
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

67.
Chubby Checker doing famous twist dance

Creator:: Denning, Michael.
Date:: 1960 approx.
Format:: Still image
Access:: Log In Required

68.
Young boy in suit standing next to desk with YWCA sign

Creator:: Hooper, Wert S.
Date:: October 1, 1960
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

69.
A blonde Helen Curl Harris with Ella Fitzgerald

Creator:: Mosley, John W.
Date:: 1961
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

70.
Christmas celebration of Sigma Pi Phi fraternity, Alpha Boule_

Creator:: Brown's Photo Service.
Date:: December 25, 1961
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

71.
Four men holding award for the Olde Philadelphia Club

Creator:: Smith's Photo Service.
Date:: December 25, 1961
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

72.
Four men holding award for the Olde Philadelphia Club at Christmas

Creator:: Smith's Photo Service.
Date:: December 25, 1961
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

73.
Sonny Liston weighs in for his bout by his opponent Albert Westphal

Creator:: Associated Press.
Date:: December 5, 1961
Format:: Still image
Access:: Log In Required

74.
Four men of the Olde Philadelphia Club looking at a piece of paper

Creator:: Smith's Photo Service.
Date:: February 1962
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

75.
Omega Psi Phi fraternity, Mu Omega chapter's mortgage burning

Creator:: Smith's Photo Service.
Date:: January 1962
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

76.
Picture of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Creator:: Schick, Jules.
Date:: January 20, 1965
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

77.
Picture of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Creator:: Schick, Jules.
Date:: October 10, 1966
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

78.
Head shot of Dr. Robert C. Weaver

Creator:: Philadelphia Independent.
Date:: February 16, 1967
Format:: Still image
Access:: Log In Required

79.
Ringling Bros. Circus clown visiting a girl in the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Creator:: Alan D. Hewitt Photography.
Date:: May 31, 1968
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

80.
Four African American wearing suits and talking in Philadelphia, Pa.

Creator:: Miller, Sam.
Date:: April 13, 1969
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

81.
Street vendor selling merchandise, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1973

Date:: 1973
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

82.
African American Bishop, Decatur Ward Nichols standing with an open book at a podium

Creator:: Sleet, Moneta, 1926-1996.
Date:: unknown
Format:: Still image
Access:: Log In Required

83.
African American boxer putting on his gloves, while a man plays a violin in the boxing ring

Creator:: Peace Photo (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date:: unknown
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

84.
African American boys, girls, men and women with two men in robes

Creator:: DeVigne, Gaston.
Date:: unknown
Format:: Still image
Access:: Log In Required

85.
African American children in front of Vine Memorial Baptist Church

Creator:: Moorer.
Date:: unknown
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

86.
African American church singers in front of pipe organ

Creator:: Moorer.
Date:: unknown
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

87.
African American family, with man giving woman a plate of food, in Philadelphia, Pa.

Creator:: Harper, Park B.
Date:: unknown
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

88.
African American letter carrier wearing his uniform, holding mail

Creator:: Scott (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date:: unknown
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

89.
African American man and young man making shoes

Creator:: Bryson, S. K.
Date:: unknown
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

90.
An African American man in a suit with a bow tie playing a grand piano with his left hand raised

Creator:: Stanley Photo Service.
Date:: unknown
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

91.
An African American man in a tuxedo standing arm in arm with an African American American woman in a room at the base of a staircase flanked by an African American man in a tuxedo and an African American woman in a dress

Creator:: Moorer.
Date:: unknown
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

92.
African American man singing into a microphone, with a band playing behind him

Creator:: Eduardo.
Date:: January 31, year unknown
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

93.
African American men and women around a table

Creator:: Mosley.
Date:: unknown
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

94.
African American men and women at Rev. and Mrs. Trapp's 2nd anniversary celebration

Creator:: Moorer.
Date:: unknown
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

95.
African American men and women at the 2nd anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. Trapp

Creator:: Moorer.
Date:: October 8, year unknown
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

96.
African American men playing instruments on stage in front of a crowded room of people sitting at tables

Creator:: Silver, Earl.
Date:: unknown
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

97.
African American men posing together

Creator:: Standard Photo Service (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date:: unknown
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

98.
African American men standing behind the counter in a general store

Creator:: Mosley, John W.
Date:: unknown
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

99.
African American woman giving an award to a group of men and women inside a church

Creator:: Moorer.
Date:: unknown
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

100.
An African American woman holding a bouquet of flowers, and an African American man wearing a suit, dressed as royalty with capes and crowns seated on chairs with three African American women in dresses standing behind them

Creator:: Bryson, S.K.
Date:: unknown
Format:: Still image
Access:: Public

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