African American Collecting Initiative, 2013-
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Subject applied to objects, photographs, moving images and sound, and archival materials accessioned as part of the Missouri Historical Society's African American Collecting Initiative. This subject should be applied only to items collected after 2013 and specifically as part of the initiative.
Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:
Ivan C. James, Jr. Collection
Collection
Identifier: A2234
Scope and Contents
The collection contains various programs and publications, certificates, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, and some correspondence relating to the James, Phillips, and Perkins families; to Ivan and Juanita James’ involvement in local civic and religious organizations; records of Ivan James’ service on various boards and committees and to his interest in African American history; and includes files that belonged to James’ friend, Irving Williamson. The collection spans from...
Dates:
1892-2017
Ivan C. James, Jr. Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: P1180
Scope and Contents
The Ivan C. James, Jr. Photograph Collection is divided into two series: Series 1: James Family Photographs and Series 2: Community Photographs. Materials in both series were collected by Ivan C. James, Jr., an avid genealogist and amateur historian who was interested in his own family history as well as the history of the broader African American community.Series 1: James Family Photographs contains photographs related to multiple generations of the...
Dates:
1880-1989
Will Ella Lockhart Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: P1337
Scope and Contents
The Will Ella Lockhart Collection contains photographs related to the Tucker Business College Alumni Association and the Tucker Business College experience of Will Ella (nee Walker) Lockhart, who was a graduate and active member of the Alumni Association.The bulk of the collection consists of group portraits showing members of the Tucker Business College Alumni Association at various alumni and scholarship luncheons during the 1990s. One photo shows the alumni group posed in...
Dates:
1945-1999; Majority of material found in 1990-1999
Charlois Lumpkin Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: P1248
Scope and Contents
The Charlois Lumpkin Photograph Collection contains four digital prints of scanned images related to the Lumpkin family and the Mill Creek Valley neighborhood. Photos show the 1938 wedding of Charles L. Lumpkin (1913-1998) and Lois Ellen Newman (1914-2007) at St. Paul AME Church in Mill Creek Valley; the Newman/Woodard family at St. Paul AME Church in Mill Creek Valley; a composite portrait showing members of the executive committee of the St. Louis branch of the NAACP, ca. 1935; and members...
Dates:
Majority of material found in ca. 1935-ca. 1950
National Grand Council of the Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa Financial Card
Collection
Identifier: A3208
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a printed financial card for members, which bears a red stamp for the National Grand Council. Both sides of the card are printed. The front of the card records the member's name and address while the verso tracks dues payments for two years.
Dates:
ca. 1915
"Norman ... Is That You?" Poster Collection
Collection
Identifier: P1046
Scope and Contents
The "Norman ... Is That You?" Poster Collection contains one promotional movie poster and one "credits card" advertising the film "Norman ... Is That You?" The movie poster features colorful illustrations of the film's main characters; a cast list and other production details; a "PG" rating notice; and the tagline "There's a sexual revolution going on ... and all the leaders are in my family." The front of the "credits card" features a black and white photograph of the cast above the...
Dates:
1976
Robinson Family Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: P1267
Scope and Contents
The Robinson Family Photograph Collection contains photographs documenting Jack and Jill of America activities, as well as general photos of the Robinson family.The bulk of the collection is made up of photos related to Jack and Jill of America, particularly Teen Regional Youth Council meetings in 1957, 1959, and 1960. These photographs show groups traveling by train to Chicago, participating in tourist activities, and attending the conference luncheon and gala. Other photos...
Dates:
1942-1989
Sylvester L. Smith Collection
Collection
Identifier: A3027
Scope and Contents
The collection is comprised of newspaper clippings on a variety of topics; brochures and programs; correspondence, certificates; and records from committees and organizations with which Sylvester L. Smith was involved in Kinloch and in St. Louis County; and materials relating to Smith’s daughters, grandchildren, and the Smith family history. Files are arranged alphabetically by topic. One large scrapbook, dismantled for preservation, is arranged in original page order in...
Dates:
1915-2005; Majority of material found within 1935-1995
St. Louis Gateway Boat Club Member Roster
Collection
Identifier: A3216
Scope and Contents
The collection includes one membership roster dating from 1987. It lists the names of 27 members alphabetically (all male), member contact information, names of first mates (most likely wives), boat names, and boat locations.
Dates:
1987
Lucy P. Stewart Photograph Album Collection
Collection
Identifier: P1287
Scope and Contents
The Lucy P. Stewart Photograph Album documents the life and career of Lucy's father, William J. Stewart. William Stewart was a minister in the Spiritualist church who rose to prominence as a Bishop in the national organization. The album provides a glimpse into the history of an early Spiritualist church founded by African Americans, as well as middle-class Black life in St. Louis during the period of the First Great Migration. Most of the photos appear to date from the 1910s, 1920s, and...
Dates:
1910-1939