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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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Debutantes practice portions of their cotillion dance, 1989

Escorts practice a group component of the debutante cotillion dance, 1989
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Escorts practice a group component of the debutante cotillion dance, 1989

Katina Steward Moaney and her Escort practice a portion of the choreographed cotillion dance, 1989
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Katina Steward Moaney and her Escort practice a portion of the choreographed cotillion dance, 1989

Father-Daughter Debutante Cotillion Practice with Katina Moaney and her dad, 1989.
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Father-Daughter Debutante Cotillion Practice with Katina Moaney and her dad, 1989.

Debutante Escort practices his bow and his debutante's curtsy during dance practice session, 1989
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Debutante Escort practices his bow and his debutante's curtsy during dance practice session, 1989

Debutante Cotillion Dress Rehearsal with Choreographer JoAnn Carson-Smith, 1989
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Debutante Cotillion Dress Rehearsal with Choreographer JoAnn Carson-Smith, 1989

Debutante Cotillion choreographed dance practice, 1989
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Debutante Cotillion choreographed dance practice, 1989

Debutante Cotillion practice session, 1989
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Debutante Cotillion practice session, 1989

Debutante practice session with choreographer JoAnn Cason-Smith, 1989
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Debutante practice session with choreographer JoAnn Cason-Smith, 1989

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Father-Daughter Debutante Cotillion practice with Katina Moaney and her dad, 1989.

Debutante Meeting - 1989 Cotillion Court
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Debutante Meeting - 1989 Cotillion Court

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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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George Elbert Nickerson Obituary

Hilda Graves (wife) and Monica Graves (daughter) Charlie Graves- Monica’s Wedding day July, 1989
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Hilda Graves (wife) and Monica Graves (daughter) Charlie Graves- Monica’s Wedding day July, 1989

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

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Samuel Noble Hutchins from Goldsboro, MD

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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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LaMonte Cooke at a Christmas Party in the Queen Anne's County Correctional Center.

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Thank you letter from President Ronald Reagan to Sergeant First Class Jackie T. Johnson, January 6, 1989.

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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

Deborah Jones Johnson and Barry Johnson, circa 1989
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Deborah Jones Johnson and Barry Johnson, circa 1989

Deborah Jones Johnson and Barry Johnson on Barry's bike, circa 1989
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Deborah Jones Johnson and Barry Johnson on Barry's bike, circa 1989

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

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Washington College commencement

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Group of speakers or award recipients

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Commencement speaker

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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

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