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John Elbert Wilson Sr. and his spouse, Grace George Williams Wilson, attend a banquet at Frank Jarmon, circa 1980s.

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John Elbert Wilson, Sr. yearbook picture for Kent County High School, circa 1980 - 1985

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John Elbert Wilson directing the Glee Club Choir, circa 1980s

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The Still Pond-Coleman Choir, directed by John Elbert Wilson, Sr.

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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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Sarah Catherine Lively Teat Obituary

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25th Anniversary of Star Temple #1141, Rock Hall, Maryland, 1986

Joaquin Lamar Wilson in his JROTC Uniform
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Joaquin Lamar Wilson in his JROTC Uniform

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Dorothy "Dottie" Hutchins (Born Feb. 6th, 1960)

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William "Joe" Wisher and Wendell Hutchins

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William "Joe" Wisher and Wendell Hutchins at Samuel Ringgold, Jr.'s wedding, 1986

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Samuel Noble Hutchins from Goldsboro, MD

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William "Joe" Wisher and Wendell Hutchins at Samuel Ringgold, Jr.'s wedding, 1986

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Vita Foods Cafeteria Manager Emma Mays and cafeteria personnel

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The Thomas H. Kiah Lodge #101 Prince Hall Freemasons and the Centreville Masonic Lodge #180

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Meritorious Medals - Jackie T. Johnson (various ranks and 7 certificates)

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Certificates of Achievement - U.S. Army to Jackie T. Johnson (various ranks and 12 certificates)

Neighborhood baseball friends with Barry Johnson in his baseball uniform, circa  late 1980s
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Neighborhood baseball friends with Barry Johnson in his baseball uniform, circa late 1980s

Betty Brown Smith C & P Telephone Company Employee
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Betty Brown Smith C & P Telephone Company Employee

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Paul Wright and President Cater

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Washington College commencement

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Group of speakers or award recipients

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Commencement speaker

"Set in Stone"
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"Set in Stone"

"History of masonry in Maryland"
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"History of masonry in Maryland"

History of African Lodge No. 459
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History of African Lodge No. 459

The Life and times of Prince Hall
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The Life and times of Prince Hall

Thomas H. Kiah Lodge No. 101 charter members list
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Thomas H. Kiah Lodge No. 101 charter members list

"History of the Lodge: Thomas Henry Kiah Lodge #101; A Historical Perspective"
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"History of the Lodge: Thomas Henry Kiah Lodge #101; A Historical Perspective"

Mildred Towson Star Temple portrait
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Mildred Towson Star Temple portrait

Doris Tinch Star Temple portrait
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Doris Tinch Star Temple portrait

Alfreda Ocasio Star Temple portrait
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Alfreda Ocasio Star Temple portrait

Star Temple members
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Star Temple members

Sarah Derry Star Temple portrait
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Sarah Derry Star Temple portrait

Marjorie Johnson Star Temple portrait
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Marjorie Johnson Star Temple portrait

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