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John Elbert Wilson, Sr. directs the Kent County High School Graduation Choir, 1984 - 1986

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John Elbert Wilson, Sr. receives award for his service as director of the Kent County Mass Choir, circa 1980s.

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John Elbert Wilson, Sr. leads a choral class at Kent County High School, 1975

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John Elbert Wilson, Sr., teaching music class at Kent County High School. circa 1970s

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John Elbert Wilson, Sr., receives the 1975 Dave KerGaard Award at Kent County High School

View to entrance of Charlie Graves Uptown Club Restaurant and Bar, Circa 1956
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View to entrance of Charlie Graves Uptown Club Restaurant and Bar, Circa 1956

Front view of entrance to Charlie Graves dance hall and bar, Circa 1956
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Front view of entrance to Charlie Graves dance hall and bar, Circa 1956

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Centennial Beneficial Lodge #90 Members James Earl Frazier, Lula Frazier, Annie Bell, Ida Brown, Rebecca Frisby, Fanny Gland, Eunice Hutchins, Theodore Hutchins, Mamie Mays, Jane Miller, Elijah Smith, Millie Smith, 1940.

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Dr. Edwin Samuel Shirley, wife Iris Mays, and friends.

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