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

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

39th Annual Commencement of the Hagerstown Business School
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39th Annual Commencement of the Hagerstown Business School

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LaMonte Cooke Mixing Music in the 70's

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John and Dorothy Brooks' Newly Built Home, 1970's

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Church Members from Big Woods, Still Pond, and Coleman Being Baptized in the Brooks' Pool, 1975-1977

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Church Members from Big Woods, Still Pond, and Coleman Gathered in the Brooks' Backyard for Baptism Service, 1975-1977

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Merle Brooks Relaxing in a Swimming Pool at his Parent's House

Photo of Two Girls Labeled "Debbie and Denise", April 1977
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Photo of Two Girls Labeled "Debbie and Denise", April 1977

Carla Hynson as a Young Girl
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Carla Hynson as a Young Girl

William Wilson with friend Janet
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William Wilson with friend Janet

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Mable Tibbs with nephew Gilbert Hynson

Grandmother Harriett Hynson and Brother Horace Hynson
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Grandmother Harriett Hynson and Brother Horace Hynson

Portrait of Patricia Wilson
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Portrait of Patricia Wilson

Photo of Perry Wilson, Jr.
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Photo of Perry Wilson, Jr.

Carla Hynson Young Girl
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Carla Hynson Young Girl

Carla Hynson in Easter Outfit
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Carla Hynson in Easter Outfit

Shonique Comegys and Charles Blake with children
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Shonique Comegys and Charles Blake with children

Portrait of Francine Strother
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Portrait of Francine Strother

Uncle Horace Hynson's Wedding Day
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Uncle Horace Hynson's Wedding Day

Uncle Horace Hynson sitting in Living Room
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Uncle Horace Hynson sitting in Living Room

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

Certificate of Excellence for PFC. Jackie T. Johnson
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Certificate of Excellence for PFC. Jackie T. Johnson

Corey "Fat Cat" Hackett at drums in 1977
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Corey "Fat Cat" Hackett at drums in 1977

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1977-1978 Basketball team

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Madeline Welters, class of 1979

"History of Prince Hall Masonry in Maryland"
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"History of Prince Hall Masonry in Maryland"

"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

"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"

Account of books written on the hospital's history
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Account of books written on the hospital's history

Mothers day church service
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Mothers day church service

Big Fairlee, rear
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Big Fairlee, rear

Big Fairlee
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Big Fairlee

White House Farm (Thomas Perkins House), rear
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White House Farm (Thomas Perkins House), rear

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