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A man standing in a bedroom
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A man standing in a bedroom

A woman washing dishes and looking over her shoulder
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A woman washing dishes and looking over her shoulder

A woman washing dishes
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A woman washing dishes

Fannie Wilson and Thelma Wilson
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Fannie Wilson and Thelma Wilson

Back from a hunting expedition
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Back from a hunting expedition

A toast
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A toast

Barbara Brown, Wilbur (Tony) Wilson and Dorothy Kennard
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Barbara Brown, Wilbur (Tony) Wilson and Dorothy Kennard

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Young Ruth Jones and Alvin Tinch with Others Playing Baseball at Vacation Bible School at United Methodist Church in Coleman, MD, June 1957

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Group of Children and Teachers at Vacation Bible School at Coleman, MD's United Methodist Church, June 1957: Ronald Phillips, Claudine Demby, Doretha Phillips, Nadine Brown, Shirley Wilson, Edward Wilson, James Phillips, Erma Jones, Mrs. Esther Steward and Mrs. Emmaline Walley.

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Carolyn Brooks on her Brother Elzie's Bike, April, 1957

Garnett High Chorus
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Garnett High Chorus

Garnett High Chorus
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Garnett High Chorus

Garnett High Chorus
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Garnett High Chorus

Hospital kitchen
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Hospital kitchen

Hospital, Chestertown, MD
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Hospital, Chestertown, MD

Hospital, Chestertown, MD
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Hospital, Chestertown, MD

Garnett High School graduation program, 1957
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Garnett High School graduation program, 1957

Son of Charlie Graves, Charles Waters at age 10, Christmas circa 1957
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Son of Charlie Graves, Charles Waters at age 10, Christmas circa 1957

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Carolyn Brooks' National Honor Society Membership Card

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Youth at Vacation Bible School, Blanche Demby, Norris Wilson, Sheldon Phillips, William Jones, Ellsworth Brooks, Ruth Jones, and Faye Jones, June 1957

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Vacation Bible School at Coleman's United Methodist Church in Coleman, MD, 1957

14th anniversary picture
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14th anniversary picture

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John R. "Chucky" Brooks Getting Ready for a Track Meet

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School Photograph of Carolyn G. Brooks

Residence of Charlie Graves 100 Prospect St. Chestertown, MD 1954-1963
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Residence of Charlie Graves 100 Prospect St. Chestertown, MD 1954-1963

Black and white photo of Fannie Wilson
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Black and white photo of Fannie Wilson

Portrait of Spiel Frisby Givens
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Portrait of Spiel Frisby Givens

Three children posing for photograph outside
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Three children posing for photograph outside

Portrait of Bronte Thomas Deaton
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Portrait of Bronte Thomas Deaton

Girls sitting on a car
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Girls sitting on a car

"Season's Greetings" Christmas card
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"Season's Greetings" Christmas card

Women and child standing outside
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Women and child standing outside

Gertrude Manuel and guest
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Gertrude Manuel and guest

Reception table and wedding cake
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Reception table and wedding cake

Wedding guests
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Wedding guests

William Ringgold in military uniform
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William Ringgold in military uniform

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