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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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1987 Tri-State Debutante Cotillion Program

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

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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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Debutante Jana Anderson, 1987, dances with her uncle, Melvin Hamilton

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Debutante Jana Anderson, 1987

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Debutante Trina Henry, 1987, with her escort Corey Brown

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Debutante Jana Anderson with escort James Berry, 1987

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Debutante Jana Anderson, 1987

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Debutante Jana Anderson, 1987

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Debutante Jana Anderson with escort James Berry, 1987

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Parents of Debutantes

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1987 Debutante Schree Potts

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1987 Debutante Schree Potts dancing

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1987 Debutante Schree Potts

Carla Hynson with Family Members Peggy Blake and Irene Moore at her UMBC College Graduation
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Carla Hynson with Family Members Peggy Blake and Irene Moore at her UMBC College Graduation

Family Members Attending Carla Hynson's College Graduation at UMBC
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Family Members Attending Carla Hynson's College Graduation at UMBC

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

Perry Wilson Jr. and Perry Wilson Sr.
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Perry Wilson Jr. and Perry Wilson Sr.

Perry Wilson Jr. and Perry Wilson Sr. Family Portrait, 1987
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Perry Wilson Jr. and Perry Wilson Sr. Family Portrait, 1987

Perry Wilson Jr. Family Portrait with daughters, 1987
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Perry Wilson Jr. Family Portrait with daughters, 1987

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Samuel Noble Hutchins from Goldsboro, MD

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LaMonte Cooke and Louis Goldstein at Kent County Detention Center Opening

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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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Worshipful Master James Thompson of Thomas H. Kiah Masonic Lodge #101

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Karen Somerville scrapbook entry of the Bethel-Lites

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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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Rev, John T. Walker

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Washington College commencement

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