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African Americans in Northeast Missouri

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1. 1957-58 Douglass Schoolboy Patrol 1957-58 Douglass Schoolboy PatrolWoodson, Thomas
Jackson, Leon
Gibson, David
Allison, Arch
Douglass School (Hannibal, Mo) - Student organizations		HANNIBAL, MO - The four members of the 1957-58 Douglass Schoolboy Patrol proudly display their belts and badges. They are, from left to right, Thomas Woodson, Leon Jackson, David Gibson, and Arch Alli
2. African American Chef at Cafe African American Chef at CafeAfrican American chefs -- Missouri -- HannibalHANNIBAL, MO - Pictured are the 8 employees of an unnamed cafe believed to have been on South Main Street. In the background, on the right, and wearing a chef's hat is the African American chef whose
3. African American Funeral Home at Wedge African American Funeral Home at WedgeAfrican American funeral homes -- Missouri -- Hannibal
Brown, J. T.		HANNIBAL, MO - This is an African American funeral home located at the Wedge. It was built by J.T. Brown, an African American architect, in 1906. Mr. Brown received his architectural degree in Tuskeeg
4. Allen A. M. E. Church Allen A. M. E. ChurchAllen A. M. E. Church (Hannibal, Mo.)
African American churches -- Missouri -- Hannibal		HANNIBAL, MO - This is a picture of the Allen A.M.E. Church, one of the African American churches in town. The building is located on Church Street and was erected in 1869.
5. An Endearing Portrait of Celia Ann Allen, Bill Allen and Bill's Son An Endearing Portrait of Celia Ann Allen, Bill Allen and Bill's SonAllen, Celia Ann ('Aunt Seeley')
Allen, Bill
African American women -- Missouri -- Hannibal
Ex-slaves -- Missouri -- Hannibal		HANNIBAL, MO - Celia Anne Allen, better known in Hannibal as 'Aunt Seeley', was born a slave to the Greathouse family who moved to Ralls County, Missouri in 1841. She was given the endearing nickname
6. Anniversary Announcement of Mrs. Mamie Allen Anniversary Announcement of Mrs. Mamie AllenAfrican Americans -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Missouri -- Hannibal
Allen, Mamie, Mrs.		HANNIBAL, MO - Mrs. Mamie Allen formally invites her friends, neighbors and family to her anniversary on April 24, 1893. The occasion is being held in her home.
7. Back Cover of the Korla Pandit Record Album Entitled 'The Universal Language of Music - Christmas Traditional, Back Cover of the Korla Pandit Record Album Entitled 'The Universal Language of Music - Christmas Traditional, Volume 5'Pandit, Korla, 1922-1998
Redd, John Roland, 1922-1998
African American musicians -- United States -- 20th century		HANNIBAL, MO - A brilliant, talented organist afraid of being rejected for his African American heritage, John Roland Redd assumed the stage name of Korla Pandit, a native of India. Redd was actually
8. Baptism of a Young Man Baptism of a Young ManAfrican American churches -- Missouri -- Hannibal -- Baptism.HANNIBAL, MO - A hole has been cut into the ice on Bear Creek in order to perform the baptism of an unidentified man. His family, friends, and fellow parishioners observe this solemn occasion. Just im
9. Big Creek School, No. 5 Big Creek School, No. 5African American schools -- Missouri -- Rensselaer.RENSSELAER, MO - Big Creek school was a one room school house used to educate African American students in Ralls County, Missouri.
10. Bundy Bell and Snowball Bundy Bundy Bell and Snowball BundyBell, Bundy
Bundy, Snowball (Bill)
African American servants -- Missouri -- Hannibal		HANNIBAL, MO - Bundy Bell was a servant of the Ray family. She is seen holding her son Snowball ('Bill'). This particular picture was taken at the home of a local historian, Kate Ray Kuhn.
11. Charles H. and Elizabeth McElroy Home Charles H. and Elizabeth McElroy HomeMcElroy, Charles H.
McElroy, Elizabeth
African American residences -- Missouri -- Hannibal		HANNIBAL, MO - This is a photograph of the home of Hannibal businessman Charles H. McElroy and his wife Elizabeth, the latter of whom was African American. The house was located at 600 S. 15th Street.
12. Charles H. and Elizabeth McElroy on Their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Charles H. and Elizabeth McElroy on Their Fiftieth Wedding AnniversaryMcElroy, Charles H.
McElroy, Elizabeth
Businessmen -- Missouri -- Hannibal
African American women -- Missouri -- Hannibal		HANNIBAL, MO - Charles H. McElroy was a prominent businessman in Hannibal. His wife, Elizabeth and he are pictured on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. At one time he was a business partner of J. T.
13. Charles Henry McElroy, the Hot Tamale Man Plus Newspaper Article Charles Henry McElroy, the Hot Tamale Man Plus Newspaper ArticleMcElroy, Henry Clay, Sr.
McElroy, Charles Henry
African American businessmen -- Missouri -- Hannibal
African American businesses -- Missouri -- Hannibal
African American restaurants -- Missouri -- Hannibal		HANNIBAL, MO - Charles Henry McElroy, who passed away in 1954, (circular picture in top middle of the article) was one of Hannibal's African American entrepreneurs. He was famous for his hot tamales.
14. Children Shooting Hoops at Douglass School Children Shooting Hoops at Douglass SchoolDouglass School (Hannibal, Mo.)
African American students -- Missouri -- Hannibal
African American schools -- Missouri -- Hannibal -- Buildings		HANNIBAL, MO - Students are seen playing on the Douglass School playground. This imposing building housed all of the educational facilities for the town's African American students until the Hannibal
15. Class of 1945, Douglass School Class of 1945, Douglass SchoolDouglass School (Hannibal, Mo.) -- Graduates
High school graduations -- Douglass School (Hannibal, Mo.)		HANNIBAL, MO - This is the graduation photo of the Douglass School's Class of 1945. None of the graduates are identified, but the class roster consists of the following names, in alphabetical order, B
16. Close Up of Douglass School Close Up of Douglass SchoolDouglass School (Hannibal, Mo.)
African American schools -- Missouri -- Hannibal -- Buildings		HANNIBAL, MO - This photograph gives an excellent view of the Douglass School. A number of grades were housed in this building throughout the years. It was the school in which Hannibal's African Ameri
17. Cocaine Nell' Poses In Front of the Huck Finn Home Where She Lived Cocaine Nell' Poses In Front of the Huck Finn Home Where She LivedSmith, Nellie ('Cocaine Nell')
African American women -- Missouri -- Hannibal		HANNIBAL, MO - The date of this picture is unknown but had to be before 1903 when the two story section of the Huckleberry Finn home was destroyed in a fire. 'Cocaine Nell', aka Nellie Smith was a we
18. Congregation Members of the New Hope Gospel Center Celebrate The Move Into the Church's New Building Congregation Members of the New Hope Gospel Center Celebrate The Move Into the Church's New BuildingNew Hope Gospel Center (Hannibal, Mo)
African American churches -- Missouri -- Hannibal		HANNIBAL, MO - The New Hope Gospel Center moved into its new location at 1009 Lyon Street in 1973. Here is a picture of the Congregation commemorating this historical occasion.
19. Deane Bell in Milk Handling Room at a Dairy Farm in Perry, Mo. Deane Bell in Milk Handling Room at a Dairy Farm in Perry, Mo.Bell, Diane
African American workers -- Missouri -- Perry
African American women -- Missouri -- Perry		PERRY, MO - This picture from the Hannibal Courier-Post newspaper shows Diane Bell of Hannibal who cared for the dairy herd on the farm of Charles P. Gibb. 'Before 6 o'clock each morning Mrs. Bell has
20. Deane Bell in Milk Handling Room at a Dairy Farm in Perry, Mo. Deane Bell in Milk Handling Room at a Dairy Farm in Perry, Mo.Bell, Diane
African American workers -- Missouri -- Perry
African American women -- Missouri -- Perry		PERRY, MO - This picture from the Hannibal Courier-Post newspaper shows Diane Bell of Hannibal who cared for the dairy herd on the farm of Charles P. Gibb. 'Before 6 o'clock each morning Mrs. Bell has
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