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Oral history pre-interview with Reverend Mae Etta Moore

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Oral history interview with Reverend Mae Etta Moore (1 out of 3)

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Oral history interview with Reverend Mae Etta Moore (2 out of 3)

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Oral history interview with Reverend Mae Etta Moore (3 out of 3)

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Oral history interview with Joyce Walley

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Oral history interview with Irene Moore

VITA Foods employees at the annual picnic
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VITA Foods employees at the annual picnic

Sorting through yellow onions at VITA Foods
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Sorting through yellow onions at VITA Foods

Sorting through yellow onions at VITA Foods
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Sorting through yellow onions at VITA Foods

Isiah "Ike" Teat standing outside at VITA Foods
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Isiah "Ike" Teat standing outside at VITA Foods

Flash flood 1969 August
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Flash flood 1969 August

Group of men in an office at VITA Foods 1970 December
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Group of men in an office at VITA Foods 1970 December

Packing spears at VITA Foods
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Packing spears at VITA Foods

Women employees sorting through pickles at VITA Foods
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Women employees sorting through pickles at VITA Foods

Forklift drivers at VITA Foods
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Forklift drivers at VITA Foods

VITA Foods production line
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VITA Foods production line

Carrying a wooden pallet, 1969 August
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Carrying a wooden pallet, 1969 August

Sorting glass jars at VITA Foods
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Sorting glass jars at VITA Foods

Canning at VITA Foods
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Canning at VITA Foods

Packing fish at VITA Foods 1969 February
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Packing fish at VITA Foods 1969 February

Robert Moore operating a forklift at night
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Robert Moore operating a forklift at night

Olivia Freeman 1969 June
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Olivia Freeman 1969 June

Woman employees at VITA Foods 1969 May
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Woman employees at VITA Foods 1969 May

Camera shy VITA Foods employee
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Camera shy VITA Foods employee

VITA Foods pickle trucks
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VITA Foods pickle trucks

VITA Foods employees pose by tank
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VITA Foods employees pose by tank

Joshua Cotton at VITA Foods
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Joshua Cotton at VITA Foods

Unknown VITA Foods employee with Isaiah "Ike" Teat
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Unknown VITA Foods employee with Isaiah "Ike" Teat

House fire 1969 May
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House fire 1969 May

"Pop" Boyer and Rev. Paul Hilton 1969 July
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"Pop" Boyer and Rev. Paul Hilton 1969 July

Sydney Caulk at VITA Foods
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Sydney Caulk at VITA Foods

Outdoor discussion at VITA Foods
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Outdoor discussion at VITA Foods

House fire 1969 May
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House fire 1969 May

Barry Johnson as a child of 6 at Vita Foods.
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Barry Johnson as a child of 6 at Vita Foods.

Filling jars at VITA Foods
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Filling jars at VITA Foods

Firefighters 1969 May
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Firefighters 1969 May

Barbara Sampson's track trophy
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Barbara Sampson's track trophy

Harold Sisco and Joshua "Berkie" Fenwick pick up fish at VITA Foods
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Harold Sisco and Joshua "Berkie" Fenwick pick up fish at VITA Foods

Dorothy Brown holding a pie 1972
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Dorothy Brown holding a pie 1972

Production line at VITA Foods
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Production line at VITA Foods

Trisstine Deaton, Elaine Towson, and Angie Gilbert
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Trisstine Deaton, Elaine Towson, and Angie Gilbert

Employees lined up for food in VITA Foods parking lot
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Employees lined up for food in VITA Foods parking lot

Christmas dinner at VITA Foods 1972
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Christmas dinner at VITA Foods 1972

VITA Foods parking lot
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VITA Foods parking lot

VITA Foods forklift drivers
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VITA Foods forklift drivers

Robert Anderson
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Robert Anderson

VITA Foods infirmary
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VITA Foods infirmary

VITA Foods forklift drivers
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VITA Foods forklift drivers

VITA Foods forklift drivers relaxing on bags of Harvey salt
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VITA Foods forklift drivers relaxing on bags of Harvey salt

Dorothy Kennard Hutchins and Lena Clark working on a puzzle during their work break at VITA Foods
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Dorothy Kennard Hutchins and Lena Clark working on a puzzle during their work break at VITA Foods

Men chatting at the Annual VITA Foods Cookout
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Men chatting at the Annual VITA Foods Cookout

Dishing up beans at the Annual VITA Foods Cookout
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Dishing up beans at the Annual VITA Foods Cookout

VITA Foods employees
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VITA Foods employees

Reverend Paul Hilton, Donald Urie, and Dorothy Urie
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Reverend Paul Hilton, Donald Urie, and Dorothy Urie

VITA Foods employees chatting
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VITA Foods employees chatting

Janet Rochester, Doris Green, and Florence Tinch in the VITA Foods cafeteria
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Janet Rochester, Doris Green, and Florence Tinch in the VITA Foods cafeteria

Four VITA Foods female employees
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Four VITA Foods female employees

Mark Stevens and Robert Moore
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Mark Stevens and Robert Moore

Alex Faulks on his last day at VITA Foods
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Alex Faulks on his last day at VITA Foods

Laughs at VITA Foods
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Laughs at VITA Foods

Joshua (Berkie) Fenwick in his new hardhat
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Joshua (Berkie) Fenwick in his new hardhat

Joshua "Berkie" Fenwick and Garnett Demby "Foreman" at the Annual VITA Foods picnic
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Joshua "Berkie" Fenwick and Garnett Demby "Foreman" at the Annual VITA Foods picnic

Crocheting during break at VITA Foods
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Crocheting during break at VITA Foods

The pickle tank at VITA Foods
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The pickle tank at VITA Foods

Florence Tinch handing out VITA Foods uniforms
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Florence Tinch handing out VITA Foods uniforms

Woman and child
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Woman and child

Handing out VITA Foods uniforms
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Handing out VITA Foods uniforms

Shoveling snow
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Shoveling snow

Donna Thompson, Sharon Elias, Renae Cann and Vanessa Lomax visit the food counter at Vita Foods
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Donna Thompson, Sharon Elias, Renae Cann and Vanessa Lomax visit the food counter at Vita Foods

Geraldine Brooks and Ethel Boyer at the VITA Foods Christmas tree
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Geraldine Brooks and Ethel Boyer at the VITA Foods Christmas tree

Harold Sisco driving a new electric forklift, April 1971
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Harold Sisco driving a new electric forklift, April 1971

Rose McGreer serving punch during Christmas dinner,December 3, 1971
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Rose McGreer serving punch during Christmas dinner,December 3, 1971

Marjorie Gilbert, Dorothy Plummer, Mary Smith, Elaine Hopkins, and "Babe" Goldsboro standing together outside of VITA Foods
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Marjorie Gilbert, Dorothy Plummer, Mary Smith, Elaine Hopkins, and "Babe" Goldsboro standing together outside of VITA Foods

Ethel Boyerin the first aid room at Vita Foods
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Ethel Boyerin the first aid room at Vita Foods

Mildred Griffin, Anna Louise Ringgold "Piggy", Florence Jones, and Marjorie Gilbert - VITA Foods employees leaning against a truck
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Mildred Griffin, Anna Louise Ringgold "Piggy", Florence Jones, and Marjorie Gilbert - VITA Foods employees leaning against a truck

Vita Food workers waiting in line for the annual Chicken Barbecue
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Vita Food workers waiting in line for the annual Chicken Barbecue

John Biggers, James Lomax, Mildred Griffin, Inez Garner, and R. Henry Ford standing outside VITA Foods
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John Biggers, James Lomax, Mildred Griffin, Inez Garner, and R. Henry Ford standing outside VITA Foods

Mary Smith, Elaine Hopkins, Flora "Babe" Goldsboro, Rosie Goldsboro, Mae Ashe, Viola Massey "Aunt Sis", and an unknown woman pose in front of a VITA Food truck.
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Mary Smith, Elaine Hopkins, Flora "Babe" Goldsboro, Rosie Goldsboro, Mae Ashe, Viola Massey "Aunt Sis", and an unknown woman pose in front of a VITA Food truck.

Loretta Sampson Butler (left) and Geraldine Brooks Fenwick at Vita Foods
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Loretta Sampson Butler (left) and Geraldine Brooks Fenwick at Vita Foods

Grilling at VITA Foods
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Grilling at VITA Foods

Sam Wright, two unknown men, Leon Reese, and Caramel Jones preparing food for a cookout at VITA Foods
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Sam Wright, two unknown men, Leon Reese, and Caramel Jones preparing food for a cookout at VITA Foods

Loretta Sampson and Geraldine Brooks working in Quality Control at Vita Foods.
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Loretta Sampson and Geraldine Brooks working in Quality Control at Vita Foods.

Dinner celebration at Vita Foods
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Dinner celebration at Vita Foods

Mrs. D. Tasch, Donna Thompson, Sharon Elias, Renae Cann and Vanessa Lomax visit the food counter at Vita Foods
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Mrs. D. Tasch, Donna Thompson, Sharon Elias, Renae Cann and Vanessa Lomax visit the food counter at Vita Foods

Young girl
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Young girl

Annie Hines and granddaughters Joyce btown and Mary Brown, July 9, 1970
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Annie Hines and granddaughters Joyce btown and Mary Brown, July 9, 1970

Lydia "Lottie" Graves, Audrey Cann, and Ethel Boyer
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Lydia "Lottie" Graves, Audrey Cann, and Ethel Boyer

Vanessa Somex, Mrs. Taseh, Renee Cann, Sharon Elias, and Donna Thompson in the VITA Foods first aid room
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Vanessa Somex, Mrs. Taseh, Renee Cann, Sharon Elias, and Donna Thompson in the VITA Foods first aid room

James "Jimmy" Sampson on the left is dumping pickles with the help of another worker.
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James "Jimmy" Sampson on the left is dumping pickles with the help of another worker.

Carrie Wilson preparing Christmas dinner at Vita Foods, 12-3-1971
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Carrie Wilson preparing Christmas dinner at Vita Foods, 12-3-1971

Edward "Woodie" Rowe and Marvin Rowe making sandwiches
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Edward "Woodie" Rowe and Marvin Rowe making sandwiches

Marcie Hopkins, Elaine Towson, Tresstine Deaton, and Angie Gilbert
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Marcie Hopkins, Elaine Towson, Tresstine Deaton, and Angie Gilbert

Young girl with ice cream
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Young girl with ice cream

Doris Green and Geraldine Brooks at the VITA Foods fish processing machine
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Doris Green and Geraldine Brooks at the VITA Foods fish processing machine

First aid center at VITA Foods
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First aid center at VITA Foods

Women working in the fish department at VITA Foods. Sydney Caulk is standing beside the tubs of fish.
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Women working in the fish department at VITA Foods. Sydney Caulk is standing beside the tubs of fish.

Puppies
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Puppies

Alex Faulks’ last day at VITA Foods
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Alex Faulks’ last day at VITA Foods

Richard Henry Ford completing VITA Foods paperwork just before his retirement from the plant, 1970
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Richard Henry Ford completing VITA Foods paperwork just before his retirement from the plant, 1970

Rigby Douglas in an arm sling
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Rigby Douglas in an arm sling

The Garnetteer (1941), Garnett High School yearbook
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The Garnetteer (1941), Garnett High School yearbook

The Elm 1943, Garnett High School yearbook
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The Elm 1943, Garnett High School yearbook

Gordon Wallace Juneteenth speech
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Gordon Wallace Juneteenth speech

"Can They See Us" spoken word poem
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"Can They See Us" spoken word poem

Devon Elias's song for Anton Black
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Devon Elias's song for Anton Black

"Everything is Normal" original song
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"Everything is Normal" original song

Doncella Wilson, The Realities of Being a Black Mother
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Doncella Wilson, The Realities of Being a Black Mother

Community tapestry explanation
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Community tapestry explanation

Juneteenth prayers and thanks to the Lord
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Juneteenth prayers and thanks to the Lord

Juneteenth celebration
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Juneteenth celebration

Kent County community tapestry
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Kent County community tapestry

Manny says... Black Trans Lives Matter
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Manny says... Black Trans Lives Matter

The Garnett Swan 1948, Garnett High School yearbook
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The Garnett Swan 1948, Garnett High School yearbook

William Ringgold, air force military police
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William Ringgold, air force military police

William Ringgold in military uniform
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William Ringgold in military uniform

Reverend Charles Ringgold in uniform
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Reverend Charles Ringgold in uniform

Headshot of Raymond Ringgold in uniform
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Headshot of Raymond Ringgold in uniform

Raymond Ringgold with wife Priscilla and two daughters
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Raymond Ringgold with wife Priscilla and two daughters

Billy Gardner and wife Josephine Ringgold Gardner
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Billy Gardner and wife Josephine Ringgold Gardner

A painting of Joseph C. Ringgold
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A painting of Joseph C. Ringgold

Check presented to William Morin
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Check presented to William Morin

Delia Jane Ringgold Caulk
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Delia Jane Ringgold Caulk

Hester Mary Ringgold Sewell at a nursing home in Corsica Hills in Centreville, Maryland
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Hester Mary Ringgold Sewell at a nursing home in Corsica Hills in Centreville, Maryland

Marjorie A. Blake and Josephine Ringgold Johnson
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Marjorie A. Blake and Josephine Ringgold Johnson

Brothers William, Charles, and Raymond Ringgold at a family reunion
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Brothers William, Charles, and Raymond Ringgold at a family reunion

Brothers Samuel, Raymond, Charles, and William Ringgold
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Brothers Samuel, Raymond, Charles, and William Ringgold

Blanche Gould and Elizabeth Ringgold Gould
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Blanche Gould and Elizabeth Ringgold Gould

Fountain United Methodist Church in Big Woods, MD with a superimposed photo on church of Mrs. Anna Brown
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Fountain United Methodist Church in Big Woods, MD with a superimposed photo on church of Mrs. Anna Brown

Outbuildings of Old Home Place for Ringgolds
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Outbuildings of Old Home Place for Ringgolds

Family gathering of Ringgolds
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Family gathering of Ringgolds

Family gathering of Ringgold family
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Family gathering of Ringgold family

Sam and Eleanor Ringgold's 40th wedding anniversary
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Sam and Eleanor Ringgold's 40th wedding anniversary

Ringgold family members
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Ringgold family members

Blue Ribbon Chorus
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Blue Ribbon Chorus

Sam and Eleanor Ringgold at Senior Center Prom
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Sam and Eleanor Ringgold at Senior Center Prom

Gospel singing group
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Gospel singing group

Male gospel singing group
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Male gospel singing group

The Stanley Ringgold Connection
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The Stanley Ringgold Connection

Mary Oatsey Ringgold family tree
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Mary Oatsey Ringgold family tree

Ruth Ringgold Briscoe day proclamation
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Ruth Ringgold Briscoe day proclamation

Old Ringgold home
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Old Ringgold home

"We've Come This Far by Faith" honorary banquet for the Blue Ribbon Chorus
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"We've Come This Far by Faith" honorary banquet for the Blue Ribbon Chorus

100th anniversary for Fountain United Methodist Church program
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100th anniversary for Fountain United Methodist Church program

"Giving Back"
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"Giving Back"

35th Annual Stanley Day
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35th Annual Stanley Day

Certificate of Award for Ruth Ringgold Briscoe for outstanding achievement in “Maryland You Are Beautiful”
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Certificate of Award for Ruth Ringgold Briscoe for outstanding achievement in “Maryland You Are Beautiful”

Certificate of Award for Ruth Ringgold Briscoe
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Certificate of Award for Ruth Ringgold Briscoe

Certificate of Appreciation for Ruth Ringgold Briscoe
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Certificate of Appreciation for Ruth Ringgold Briscoe

Certification of achievement for Ruth Ringgold Briscoe from the American Red Cross
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Certification of achievement for Ruth Ringgold Briscoe from the American Red Cross

Certificate of appreciation to Ruth Ringgold Briscoe for voluntary flood assistance
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Certificate of appreciation to Ruth Ringgold Briscoe for voluntary flood assistance

Certificate of marriage between Robert S. Briscoe and Ruth E. Ringgold
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Certificate of marriage between Robert S. Briscoe and Ruth E. Ringgold

Letter of congratulations to Ruth Ringgold Briscoe
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Letter of congratulations to Ruth Ringgold Briscoe

Wedding invitation for Naomi Alice Ringgold and Edward C. Blackshire
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Wedding invitation for Naomi Alice Ringgold and Edward C. Blackshire

The Garnett Swan 1952, Garnett High School yearbook
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The Garnett Swan 1952, Garnett High School yearbook

Bethsheila Wilson Hunley debutante photograph
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Bethsheila Wilson Hunley debutante photograph

Sam and Eleanor Ringgold at grandson's football game
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Sam and Eleanor Ringgold at grandson's football game

Sam Ringgold Jr. born with a tooth
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Sam Ringgold Jr. born with a tooth

Sam Ringgold Sr. as a crew member on the Tolchester Ferry
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Sam Ringgold Sr. as a crew member on the Tolchester Ferry

Sam Ringgold Sr. wearing Tolchester crew uniform
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Sam Ringgold Sr. wearing Tolchester crew uniform

Sam Ringgold Sr. with a fellow crew member
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Sam Ringgold Sr. with a fellow crew member

Sam Ringgold Jr. with Johnnie Cochran
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Sam Ringgold Jr. with Johnnie Cochran

Sam Ringgold Jr. graduation, 1977
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Sam Ringgold Jr. graduation, 1977

Awards ceremony for Sam Ringgold Jr., 1990
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Awards ceremony for Sam Ringgold Jr., 1990

Samuel Ringgold Sr.'s boat in backyard of family home
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Samuel Ringgold Sr.'s boat in backyard of family home

Sam Ringgold Sr. shaking hands with manager for his 25th anniversary at General Motors
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Sam Ringgold Sr. shaking hands with manager for his 25th anniversary at General Motors

Sam Ringgold Sr. receiving a clock for 25 years at General Motors
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Sam Ringgold Sr. receiving a clock for 25 years at General Motors

Sam Ringgold Sr. at Actual annual retirement celebration
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Sam Ringgold Sr. at Actual annual retirement celebration

Portrait of Samuel Ringgold Sr.
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Portrait of Samuel Ringgold Sr.

Sam Ringgold Sr. poses for photograph at an awards ceremony
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Sam Ringgold Sr. poses for photograph at an awards ceremony

Sam Ringgold Jr. as keynote speaker at Friendship Baptist Church's 54th anniversary
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Sam Ringgold Jr. as keynote speaker at Friendship Baptist Church's 54th anniversary

Sam Ringgold and others at Friendship Baptist Church's 54th anniversary
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Sam Ringgold and others at Friendship Baptist Church's 54th anniversary

Sam Ringgold Jr. with Gertie Manuel at the 54th anniversary of the Friendship Baptist Church
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Sam Ringgold Jr. with Gertie Manuel at the 54th anniversary of the Friendship Baptist Church

Sam Ringgold Sr. standing with his father Sam Ringgold, Sr. at the 54th anniversary of the Friendship Baptist Church
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Sam Ringgold Sr. standing with his father Sam Ringgold, Sr. at the 54th anniversary of the Friendship Baptist Church

Sam Ringgold Jr. receiving an award for being the Director of Public Relations at Baltimore City Department
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Sam Ringgold Jr. receiving an award for being the Director of Public Relations at Baltimore City Department

Sam Ringgold, Jr. recognized on the 1996 Baltimore Calendar of "Baltimore Black Men Giving Back"
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Sam Ringgold, Jr. recognized on the 1996 Baltimore Calendar of "Baltimore Black Men Giving Back"

Ringgold 50th wedding anniversary invitation
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Ringgold 50th wedding anniversary invitation

Eleanor Rochelle Ringgold at the Senior Citizen Prom
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Eleanor Rochelle Ringgold at the Senior Citizen Prom

Eleanor Nickerson Ringgold at the 1996 Senior Citizen Prom
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Eleanor Nickerson Ringgold at the 1996 Senior Citizen Prom

Elizabeth Ringgold
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Elizabeth Ringgold

Josephine Ringgold Johnson
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Josephine Ringgold Johnson

Eleanor Nickerson Ringgold at the 1994 Senior Prom
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Eleanor Nickerson Ringgold at the 1994 Senior Prom

Sam Ringgold Sr. family Thanksgiving 2005
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Sam Ringgold Sr. family Thanksgiving 2005

Rose Etta Hutchins seated on a bench
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Rose Etta Hutchins seated on a bench

Portrait of George Elbert Nickerson
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Portrait of George Elbert Nickerson

Obituary of George Elbert Nickerson
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Obituary of George Elbert Nickerson

George Elbert Nickerson portrait
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George Elbert Nickerson portrait

Eleanor Ringgold 50th wedding anniversary celebration
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Eleanor Ringgold 50th wedding anniversary celebration

Sam and Eleanor Ringgold 50th wedding celebration
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Sam and Eleanor Ringgold 50th wedding celebration

Riding to 50th wedding anniversary party
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Riding to 50th wedding anniversary party

Sam and Eleanor Ringgold on the way to their 50th wedding anniversary
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Sam and Eleanor Ringgold on the way to their 50th wedding anniversary

Airlee Ringgold Johnson, prom 1965
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Airlee Ringgold Johnson, prom 1965

Airlee Ringgold Johnson and musicians, prom 1965
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Airlee Ringgold Johnson and musicians, prom 1965

Airlee Ringgold Johnson, prom 1965
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Airlee Ringgold Johnson, prom 1965

Muriel Ringgold and Charles Ringgold Jr. at prom
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Muriel Ringgold and Charles Ringgold Jr. at prom

Airlee Ringgold Johnson and Andrew Goings prom 1966
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Airlee Ringgold Johnson and Andrew Goings prom 1966

Eleanor Rochelle Ringgold and prom date
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Eleanor Rochelle Ringgold and prom date

Eleanor Rochelle Ringgold and prom date
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Eleanor Rochelle Ringgold and prom date

Ruth Briscoe receiving an award
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Ruth Briscoe receiving an award

Two men in uniform shaking hands
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Two men in uniform shaking hands

Tri-State Association of Maryland Delaware and District of Columbia Debutante Cotillion 1968
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Tri-State Association of Maryland Delaware and District of Columbia Debutante Cotillion 1968

Family reunion with Sam Ringgold Sr.
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Family reunion with Sam Ringgold Sr.

Ruth Briscoe receiving an award at Washington College
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Ruth Briscoe receiving an award at Washington College

Tri-State Association of Maryland Delaware and District of Columbia Debutante Cotillion 1972
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Tri-State Association of Maryland Delaware and District of Columbia Debutante Cotillion 1972

"Standing Tall at Eighty" a poem by Jennifer Caulk
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"Standing Tall at Eighty" a poem by Jennifer Caulk

Invitations to Sam Ringgold Sr. "A Gentleman's Gentleman" 80th birthday party
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Invitations to Sam Ringgold Sr. "A Gentleman's Gentleman" 80th birthday party

Sam Ringgold Sr. at his 80th birthday
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Sam Ringgold Sr. at his 80th birthday

Sam Ringgold Sr. smiling
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Sam Ringgold Sr. smiling

Sam Ringgold Sr. giving a speech at his 80th birthday
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Sam Ringgold Sr. giving a speech at his 80th birthday

Ringgold Gazette Birthday Issue
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Ringgold Gazette Birthday Issue

Ringgold Gazette Sam Ringgold Sr. biography
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Ringgold Gazette Sam Ringgold Sr. biography

Scrapbook page of Sam Ringgold Sr.'s 80th birthday invitation
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Scrapbook page of Sam Ringgold Sr.'s 80th birthday invitation

Sam Ringgold Sr. and others at his 80th birthday celebration
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Sam Ringgold Sr. and others at his 80th birthday celebration

Sam Ringgold Sr. standing among guests
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Sam Ringgold Sr. standing among guests

Sam Ringgold Sr. accepting a gift at his 80th birthday celebration
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Sam Ringgold Sr. accepting a gift at his 80th birthday celebration

Guests at Sam Ringgold Sr.'s 80th birthday celebration
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Guests at Sam Ringgold Sr.'s 80th birthday celebration

Sam Ringgold Sr. with guests at his 80th birthday celebration
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Sam Ringgold Sr. with guests at his 80th birthday celebration

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