Jack Yates High School Glee Club
I love these higher resolution photos because there are so many details to unpack. Where to begin? Let’s start with…
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Black History
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Gregory School 3rd graders
I wish I had the names of every individual in this photograph, but unfortunately, I only have the names of…
Byrd Watching
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church Class
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist church was originally founded in 1872 and located at 2800 Opelousas @ Clark Street. The contemporary…
Uncovering Houston
Anna Johnson Dupree
Intro It has been a while since I have done an Uncovering Houston post. These take a bit of time…
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Teen Hop @ the El Dorado Ballroom
This is one of those photos where you can’t help but to grin from ear to ear when you see…
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Photo of a young girl, 1900
I wish I had more backstory on this photograph, but unfortunately this little girl’s name is lost to history. There…
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Barbara Jordan and Sisters
This photo of the legendary Barbara Jordan has a personal spot in my favorites collection. Likely taken in the early…
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Bishop College Cooking Class, 1910
Erie D. Yates (1892-1971), daughter-in-law of Houston trailblazer, Rev. Jack Yates, is seated 2nd from the right in the front…
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Cotton Compress worker taking a break
Phenomenal photo of a hard-working man taking a break to hydrate. Look at the beads of sweat on his back,…
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Colored High School graduates, 1911
Built in 1893, Colored High School was renamed to Booker T. Washington High School in 1928. Originally located at 303…
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2 Kids and a Dog
If anyone knows who these adorable kids are, do let me know so I can update the post accordingly.
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Couple Dancing at the El Dorado Ballroom, 1962
Looks like a fantastic get together. Bonus – Check the pistol holstered on this gentleman’s hip. For more information on…