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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.

David and Aja Reid at home, 1981
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David and Aja Reid at home, 1981

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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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1985 Tri-State Debutante Group Dance

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1985 Tri-State Debutantes - Escorts

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1985 Tri-State Debutantes

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1987 Debutante Schree Potts dancing

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1987 Debutante Schree Potts

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

Youth Day at Mt. Olive AME Church, October 14th, 1984
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Youth Day at Mt. Olive AME Church, October 14th, 1984

Deborah and Barry Johnson with Family on their Wedding Day
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Deborah and Barry Johnson with Family on their Wedding Day

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

Grandmother Harriett Hynson and Sister Martha Tibbs
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Grandmother Harriett Hynson and Sister Martha Tibbs

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