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Black and white photograph of a group of African-American men, all in suits, working at long tables with bottles of reagents and glass equipment, at an agricultural laboratory, 1904. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMKK96KD–Black and white photograph of a group of African-American men, all in suits, working at long tables with bottles of reagents and glass equipment, at an agricultural laboratory, 1904. From the New York Public Library.

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RFBDAXGP–Group of five young men standing over a white background

Black and white photograph of Sonia Sanchez, African-American poet most often associated with the Black Arts Movement, was a recipient of 1993 Pew Fellowships in the Arts, standing with two men, signing an autograph, 1972. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMKK92FY–Black and white photograph of Sonia Sanchez, African-American poet most often associated with the Black Arts Movement, was a recipient of 1993 Pew Fellowships in the Arts, standing with two men, signing an autograph, 1972. From the New York Public Library.

African American students serving a meal in an outdoor setting at Tuskegee Institute, c. 1890-1910. Restaurant service was a career open to African American men across the country, including the growing demand for Sleeping Car Porters on the railroads (BSLOC 2017 20 136) Stock Photo

RMKWD24C–African American students serving a meal in an outdoor setting at Tuskegee Institute, c. 1890-1910. Restaurant service was a career open to African American men across the country, including the growing demand for Sleeping Car Porters on the railroads (BSLOC 2017 20 136)

A photograph of a group of African American citizens appearing before two white court officials, everyone is dressed in nice clothing, the two groups are separated by a high wooden barrier and the officials are on an elevated platform, another man watches from a doorway, the room is decorated with three portraits of different men, Rustburg, Virginia, March, 1941. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMKK9A0R–A photograph of a group of African American citizens appearing before two white court officials, everyone is dressed in nice clothing, the two groups are separated by a high wooden barrier and the officials are on an elevated platform, another man watches from a doorway, the room is decorated with three portraits of different men, Rustburg, Virginia, March, 1941. From the New York Public Library.

A group of African-American young people get together for a group photograph, ca. 1943. Stock Photo

RMMC38B1–A group of African-American young people get together for a group photograph, ca. 1943.

Black and white photograph of a group of African American men and women, enjoying themselves at a picnic or garden party; with a woman, wearing a large hat and a polka-dotted dress, walking toward the camera in the foreground, followed by a row of four young women wearing pale dresses, and with large trees and several buildings visible in the background; located in Beaufort, South Carolina, USA; photographed by Marion Post Wolcott, under the sponsorship of the United States' Farm Security Administration, July, 1939. From the New York Public Library. () Stock Photo

RMT6998D–Black and white photograph of a group of African American men and women, enjoying themselves at a picnic or garden party; with a woman, wearing a large hat and a polka-dotted dress, walking toward the camera in the foreground, followed by a row of four young women wearing pale dresses, and with large trees and several buildings visible in the background; located in Beaufort, South Carolina, USA; photographed by Marion Post Wolcott, under the sponsorship of the United States' Farm Security Administration, July, 1939. From the New York Public Library. ()

Horizontal, black and white photograph showing a large open room where a group of African Americans, mostly men, There is a large central aisle in the room. Along the left side men are standing in a line, in the center people are exiting the room, and along the right side people are seated or waiting. There are some signs posted on poles in the room reading 'Report Property Losses Here', 'Housing Con[ditions]', and 'Employment.' The photograph was possibly taken at the Municipal Lodging House (110 South 12th Street). Title: Group of African American men reporting property losses around time of Stock Photo

RMMAMXT7–Horizontal, black and white photograph showing a large open room where a group of African Americans, mostly men, There is a large central aisle in the room. Along the left side men are standing in a line, in the center people are exiting the room, and along the right side people are seated or waiting. There are some signs posted on poles in the room reading 'Report Property Losses Here', 'Housing Con[ditions]', and 'Employment.' The photograph was possibly taken at the Municipal Lodging House (110 South 12th Street). Title: Group of African American men reporting property losses around time of

Victorian photograph of a group of men and young boys working in Fallston, Maryland. Stock Photo

RMFYEBX9–Victorian photograph of a group of men and young boys working in Fallston, Maryland.

Supreme Court of the United States, Group portrait of Justices William J. Brennan, Jr., Byron R. White, Harry A. Blackmun, William H. Rehnquist, Potter Stewart, Thurgood Marshall, Lewis F. Powell, Jr., John Paul Stevens, III, and Chief Justice Warren E. Burger, Washington, D.C., USA, photograph by Robert S. Oakes, 1976 Stock Photo

RM2B5N3YT–Supreme Court of the United States, Group portrait of Justices William J. Brennan, Jr., Byron R. White, Harry A. Blackmun, William H. Rehnquist, Potter Stewart, Thurgood Marshall, Lewis F. Powell, Jr., John Paul Stevens, III, and Chief Justice Warren E. Burger, Washington, D.C., USA, photograph by Robert S. Oakes, 1976

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RFT1BKHJ–Laughing group of friends taking selfies together in a bar

Black-and-white photograph of a large group of young African American men formally posed in front of a building with three men seated in the middle of the front row holding a triangular sign with the a cross in the center and the letters H I Y across the top. John Hope Franklin is seated in the front row, third from the right. Stock Photo

RM2RXTRHB–Black-and-white photograph of a large group of young African American men formally posed in front of a building with three men seated in the middle of the front row holding a triangular sign with the a cross in the center and the letters H I Y across the top. John Hope Franklin is seated in the front row, third from the right.

RMKWD2CJ–African American students serving a meal in an outdoor setting at Tuskegee Institute, c. 1890-1910. Restaurant service was a career open to African American men across the country, including the growing demand for Sleeping Car Porters on the railroads (BSLOC 2017 20 136)

Graduating class of nurses at the Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, primarily African-American females, stand and pose for a group photo wearing white nurse gowns with pink undershirts on a lawn in front of the brick building of the hospital, June, 1957. Stock Photo

RMHKHE54–Graduating class of nurses at the Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, primarily African-American females, stand and pose for a group photo wearing white nurse gowns with pink undershirts on a lawn in front of the brick building of the hospital, June, 1957.

Poro College, a cosmetology school and centre, was established in 1918 by Annie Turnbo Malone, an African-American businesswoman, inventor and philanthropist. Depicting twelve women, three men, and one boy. The women all stand in a row wearing light-colored shirts and dark skirts, except one woman fifth from the right, who wears a light-colored skirt. The women all face the left and stand at an angle. Seated in wooden chairs in front of the women are three men. The man on the left wears a light-colored suit, while the man in the middle sits facing the camera wearing a dark suit and light-color Stock Photo

RM2G4GTDE–Poro College, a cosmetology school and centre, was established in 1918 by Annie Turnbo Malone, an African-American businesswoman, inventor and philanthropist. Depicting twelve women, three men, and one boy. The women all stand in a row wearing light-colored shirts and dark skirts, except one woman fifth from the right, who wears a light-colored skirt. The women all face the left and stand at an angle. Seated in wooden chairs in front of the women are three men. The man on the left wears a light-colored suit, while the man in the middle sits facing the camera wearing a dark suit and light-color

A photograph of several people walking along train tracks, several men and a boy are walking towards town in order to received relief food being provided by the Farm Security Administration, the FSA was created as part of the New Deal under President Franklin D Roosevelt to provide assistance to poor farmers and their families around the country, the portion of the town that is visible consists of identical structures built on a hillside next to the train tracks traveling through the town, Scott's Run, West Virginia, 1935. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMKJHBFA–A photograph of several people walking along train tracks, several men and a boy are walking towards town in order to received relief food being provided by the Farm Security Administration, the FSA was created as part of the New Deal under President Franklin D Roosevelt to provide assistance to poor farmers and their families around the country, the portion of the town that is visible consists of identical structures built on a hillside next to the train tracks traveling through the town, Scott's Run, West Virginia, 1935. From the New York Public Library.

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RFTC1CHY–Laughing young African American businesswoman talking selfies with a diverse group of coworkers in an office during after work drinks

A fishmonger selling fish to a group of African American men in Lexington, Holmes County, Mississippi Delta, Mississippi, November 1939. Vintage Historic Photography From the US Government Security Administration Collection 1930s. Photo Credit: Marion Post Wolcott. Stock Photo

RM2X4JH3E–A fishmonger selling fish to a group of African American men in Lexington, Holmes County, Mississippi Delta, Mississippi, November 1939. Vintage Historic Photography From the US Government Security Administration Collection 1930s. Photo Credit: Marion Post Wolcott.

Col. Benjamin O. Davis presenting War Bond for best kept A/C, Left to right: Crew chief Marcellus G. Smith, Louisville, KY, 100th F.S.; James A. Walker, Manning, SC, 43-E; unknown airman; George S. 'Spanky' Roberts, Ramitelli, Italy, photograph by Toni Frissell, March 1945 Stock Photo

RM2AHK960–Col. Benjamin O. Davis presenting War Bond for best kept A/C, Left to right: Crew chief Marcellus G. Smith, Louisville, KY, 100th F.S.; James A. Walker, Manning, SC, 43-E; unknown airman; George S. 'Spanky' Roberts, Ramitelli, Italy, photograph by Toni Frissell, March 1945

Vintage sepia photograph of a group of African American soldiers on bicycles with their bedrolls on the handlebars. Buffalo Soldiers National Museum Stock Photo

RF2M9Y52A–Vintage sepia photograph of a group of African American soldiers on bicycles with their bedrolls on the handlebars. Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

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RFBDAXHM–Five young men dressed in casual clothing standing over a dark background

Group of doctors and patients examining X-ray photograph in a hospital room Stock Photo

RFMY4HXB–Group of doctors and patients examining X-ray photograph in a hospital room

African Americans working as printing typesetters, at Tuskegee Institute, c. 1910-25. The college stressed practical occupational skills. Most students came from the rural South, occupation skills would help them earn a living, where racial oppression limited their employment in public positions or professions (BSLOC 2017 20 134) Stock Photo

RMKWD24A–African Americans working as printing typesetters, at Tuskegee Institute, c. 1910-25. The college stressed practical occupational skills. Most students came from the rural South, occupation skills would help them earn a living, where racial oppression limited their employment in public positions or professions (BSLOC 2017 20 134)

Alabama Macon County,Tuskegee,Black Blacks African Africans ethnic minority,History,Moton Airfield,Tuskegee Airmen National historic Site,Black Blacks Stock Photo

RMJ50JEE–Alabama Macon County,Tuskegee,Black Blacks African Africans ethnic minority,History,Moton Airfield,Tuskegee Airmen National historic Site,Black Blacks

Business colleagues talking together on a balcony. Stock Photo

RFR2TMCY–Business colleagues talking together on a balcony.

SOUTH CAROLINA ROCK HILL Black boys on bicycles watch as members of the Ku Klux Klan parade through a small Southern town Stock Photo

RMAFED5G–SOUTH CAROLINA ROCK HILL Black boys on bicycles watch as members of the Ku Klux Klan parade through a small Southern town

. African game trails;. Hunting. ON SAFARI. RHINO AND GIRAFFE 121 said this much in the way of criticism, I wish to add my tribute of unstinted admiration for the disinterested and efficient work being done, ahke in the interest of the white man and the black, by the government officials whom I. Group of skin-laiicii mules passing by the Lluutloai waterhule on their way to the railroad From a photograph by Keriiiit Roosevelt met in East Africa. They are men in whom their country has every reason to feel a just pride. We lunched with the American missionaries. Mission work among savages offers Stock Photo

RMRR1RDX–. African game trails;. Hunting. ON SAFARI. RHINO AND GIRAFFE 121 said this much in the way of criticism, I wish to add my tribute of unstinted admiration for the disinterested and efficient work being done, ahke in the interest of the white man and the black, by the government officials whom I. Group of skin-laiicii mules passing by the Lluutloai waterhule on their way to the railroad From a photograph by Keriiiit Roosevelt met in East Africa. They are men in whom their country has every reason to feel a just pride. We lunched with the American missionaries. Mission work among savages offers

RMFYEBXJ–Victorian photograph of a group of men and young boys working in Fallston, Maryland.

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RFT3ERW0–Smiling friends taking selfies together in a bar

RMKWD2CG–African Americans working as printing typesetters, at Tuskegee Institute, c. 1910-25. The college stressed practical occupational skills. Most students came from the rural South, occupation skills would help them earn a living, where racial oppression limited their employment in public positions or professions (BSLOC 2017 20 134)

A black-and-white stereoscopic photograph depicting a group of African-American men, women, and children picking cotton in a field. A white man on a horse can be seen in the background watching the group. Green type below the photograph reads, [(21)-5078 Cotton is King - Plantation Scene, Georgia./COPYRIGHT 1895 by Strohmeyer & Wyman]. Publisher and manufacturers information appear on left and right side of photograph. Description of the scene and the cotton industry appears on the back of the stereoscopic card. Stock Photo

RM2G4GR9C–A black-and-white stereoscopic photograph depicting a group of African-American men, women, and children picking cotton in a field. A white man on a horse can be seen in the background watching the group. Green type below the photograph reads, [(21)-5078 Cotton is King - Plantation Scene, Georgia./COPYRIGHT 1895 by Strohmeyer & Wyman]. Publisher and manufacturers information appear on left and right side of photograph. Description of the scene and the cotton industry appears on the back of the stereoscopic card.

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RFTC1CHJ–Smiling young African American businesswoman talking selfies with a diverse group of colleagues in an office during after work drinks

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RFBD9T2Y–Group of three hip hop dancers standing over a white background

A multiracial group of young medical interns listening to a elder doctor in a hospital corridor Stock Photo

RFMY551T–A multiracial group of young medical interns listening to a elder doctor in a hospital corridor

African American students working in a mechanized wood workshop at Tuskegee Institute, c. 1902. Most students came from the rural South, where occupation skills would help them enrich their own communities. Also, they could work in the White communities, where racial oppression limited their employment in public positions or professions. Photo by Frances Benjamin Johnston (BSLOC 2017 20 132) Stock Photo

RMKWD247–African American students working in a mechanized wood workshop at Tuskegee Institute, c. 1902. Most students came from the rural South, where occupation skills would help them enrich their own communities. Also, they could work in the White communities, where racial oppression limited their employment in public positions or professions. Photo by Frances Benjamin Johnston (BSLOC 2017 20 132)

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RFBKRD5J–Medical Team with a doctor and nurses isolated over white background

. African game trails. Hunting. ON SAFAKI. RHINO AND GIRAFFE 121 said this much in the way ot criticism, I wish to add my tribute of unstinted admiration for the disinterested and efficient work being done, aHke in the interest of the white man and the black, by the government officials whom I. Group of skin-laden mules passing by the Bondoni waterhole on their way to the railroad From a photograph by Kerinit Roosevelt met in East Africa. They are men in whom their country has every reason to feel a just pride. We lunched with the American missionaries. Mission work among savages offers many d Stock Photo

RMRR1RY8–. African game trails. Hunting. ON SAFAKI. RHINO AND GIRAFFE 121 said this much in the way ot criticism, I wish to add my tribute of unstinted admiration for the disinterested and efficient work being done, aHke in the interest of the white man and the black, by the government officials whom I. Group of skin-laden mules passing by the Bondoni waterhole on their way to the railroad From a photograph by Kerinit Roosevelt met in East Africa. They are men in whom their country has every reason to feel a just pride. We lunched with the American missionaries. Mission work among savages offers many d

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RFT3ERXY–Friends taking selfies while having fun in a bar

RMKWD2CC–African American students working in a mechanized wood workshop at Tuskegee Institute, c. 1902. Most students came from the rural South, where occupation skills would help them enrich their own communities. Also, they could work in the White communities, where racial oppression limited their employment in public positions or professions. Photo by Frances Benjamin Johnston (BSLOC 2017 20 132)

A reddish-brown photograph of the African-American congregation of St. Nicholas Church in St. Ignatius, St. Mary’s County, Maryland. The image depicts a large group of people standing in front of Saint Nicholas Church. The foreground depicts a dirt path leading to a wooden fence. A white horse is near the fence on the left side of the photograph. Trees are on the right side of the photograph. Behind the fence is a large field with the church at center. A line of women and men are standing in front of the building. The women appear to be wearing white colored clothing and the men appear Stock Photo

RM2G4GWAX–A reddish-brown photograph of the African-American congregation of St. Nicholas Church in St. Ignatius, St. Mary’s County, Maryland. The image depicts a large group of people standing in front of Saint Nicholas Church. The foreground depicts a dirt path leading to a wooden fence. A white horse is near the fence on the left side of the photograph. Trees are on the right side of the photograph. Behind the fence is a large field with the church at center. A line of women and men are standing in front of the building. The women appear to be wearing white colored clothing and the men appear

Smiling young African American businesswoman talking selfies with a diverse group of coworkers during after work drinks in an office Stock Photo

RFTC1CHX–Smiling young African American businesswoman talking selfies with a diverse group of coworkers during after work drinks in an office

RFMY551X–A multiracial group of young medical interns listening to a elder doctor in a hospital corridor

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RFRY7F7H–Laughing friends taking selfies together in a bar at night

An albumen print on cabinet card depicting African-American men, women, and children picking cotton. The photograph shows a group working close together in a cotton field. Many of the figures are bent at the waist and all are wearing head coverings. The photograph is faded with a yellowish tint and mounted on a piece of board with rounded corners that is green on the front and gray on the back. A small hole is located at the top center of the backing board. The back is printed with text identifying the series and photographer. Stock Photo

RM2G4GWF4–An albumen print on cabinet card depicting African-American men, women, and children picking cotton. The photograph shows a group working close together in a cotton field. Many of the figures are bent at the waist and all are wearing head coverings. The photograph is faded with a yellowish tint and mounted on a piece of board with rounded corners that is green on the front and gray on the back. A small hole is located at the top center of the backing board. The back is printed with text identifying the series and photographer.

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RFTC1CHR–Smiling young African American businesswoman talking selfies with a diverse group of colleagues during after work drinks in an office

Smiling group of diverse young friends talking selfies together over drinks in a bar in the evening Stock Photo

RFT2C7E6–Smiling group of diverse young friends talking selfies together over drinks in a bar in the evening

An albumen print on cabinet card depicting a group of men and women weighing cotton. The photograph shows a tall bearded white man wearing a straw hat, light colored shirt, and dark pants weighing a large basket of cotton. The scale is a T-shaped wooden stand with a weighted bag on one end of the top pole and the cotton basket attached to the other. A group of nine (9) African-Americans sit on baskets of cotton to the right. Each is wearing a hat. A short man stands next to an open shed on the left. In the background is a small wooden building, trees, and a field. The photograph is faded with Stock Photo

RM2G4GWBW–An albumen print on cabinet card depicting a group of men and women weighing cotton. The photograph shows a tall bearded white man wearing a straw hat, light colored shirt, and dark pants weighing a large basket of cotton. The scale is a T-shaped wooden stand with a weighted bag on one end of the top pole and the cotton basket attached to the other. A group of nine (9) African-Americans sit on baskets of cotton to the right. Each is wearing a hat. A short man stands next to an open shed on the left. In the background is a small wooden building, trees, and a field. The photograph is faded with

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RFTC1CJ2–Smiling young African American businesswoman talking selfies with a diverse group of work colleagues in an office during after work drinks

Diverse group of young friends laughing and talking selfies together during a fun night in a bar Stock Photo

RFT2C7FM–Diverse group of young friends laughing and talking selfies together during a fun night in a bar

Framed Panoramic Photograph of Camp Grant Officers on November 7, 1917. The photograph is titled, [CAMP GRANT / OFFICERS / 86 Division / and part of / 92 Division]. The officers are pictured standing in a large group facing forward toward the camera. The group thins in the center with a few men standing front and center. The officers are wearing military uniforms. On the bottom right of the image, text in white reads, [Photograph by / ROCKFORD ILLUSTRATING CO, 11-7-17 / © 1917- R. I. Co]. The photograph is in a wood frame that has been painted black. The back of the frame was covered in p Stock Photo

RM2G4GY7J–Framed Panoramic Photograph of Camp Grant Officers on November 7, 1917. The photograph is titled, [CAMP GRANT / OFFICERS / 86 Division / and part of / 92 Division]. The officers are pictured standing in a large group facing forward toward the camera. The group thins in the center with a few men standing front and center. The officers are wearing military uniforms. On the bottom right of the image, text in white reads, [Photograph by / ROCKFORD ILLUSTRATING CO, 11-7-17 / © 1917- R. I. Co]. The photograph is in a wood frame that has been painted black. The back of the frame was covered in p

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RFTC1CHM–Smiling young African American businesswoman talking a selfie with a diverse group of colleagues in an office during after work drinks

The New York Times Mid-Week Pictorial from Thursday, September 30, 1915 is a torn out page from the magazine. The page features three photographs. Top: [Some American members serving in the Foreign Legion of the French Army], a group of both black and white military men, seven standing and three seated, in their Legion uniforms. The image on the bottom left is of a soldier, Corporal A.Z. Peschkoff, and three American women nurses. The third image, on the bottom right, is of men in the Foreign Legion standing by their tents and fire pits in camp. The bottom of the page has the name of the artic Stock Photo

RM2G4GY95–The New York Times Mid-Week Pictorial from Thursday, September 30, 1915 is a torn out page from the magazine. The page features three photographs. Top: [Some American members serving in the Foreign Legion of the French Army], a group of both black and white military men, seven standing and three seated, in their Legion uniforms. The image on the bottom left is of a soldier, Corporal A.Z. Peschkoff, and three American women nurses. The third image, on the bottom right, is of men in the Foreign Legion standing by their tents and fire pits in camp. The bottom of the page has the name of the artic

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RFTC1CNA–Smiling young African American businesswoman talking a selfie with a diverse group of a group of coworkers in an office during after work drinks

Albumen print of a group of African American Odd Fellows. The men are in full uniform standing in front of a grandstand at The Ohio State University. There are tears and loss along the edges, and there is a tear from top center to center right. Stock Photo

RM2G4GTB9–Albumen print of a group of African American Odd Fellows. The men are in full uniform standing in front of a grandstand at The Ohio State University. There are tears and loss along the edges, and there is a tear from top center to center right.

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Albumen print of African-American members of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. The men are in full uniform standing in front of a grandstand at The Ohio State University. The grandstand is filled with people. A large American flag is visible in the left side of the photograph. Stock Photo

RM2G4GTCG–Albumen print of African-American members of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. The men are in full uniform standing in front of a grandstand at The Ohio State University. The grandstand is filled with people. A large American flag is visible in the left side of the photograph.

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RFTC1CJD–Smiling young African American businesswoman taking selfies with colleagues in the background during after work drinks in an office

A photograph of 59 members of the 55th Massachusetts Infantry in uniform. The enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation by US President Abraham Lincoln on 1 January 1863 opened the way for the enlistment of free men of colour and newly liberated slaves to fight for the Union Army during the American Civil War. The image features two (2) rows of African-American soldiers, with the back row of men standing and the front row of men either kneeling or lounging. The soldiers stand outside with a row of trees in the background. The image is on photo paper and has been adhered to a larger backing. T Stock Photo

RM2G4GT56–A photograph of 59 members of the 55th Massachusetts Infantry in uniform. The enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation by US President Abraham Lincoln on 1 January 1863 opened the way for the enlistment of free men of colour and newly liberated slaves to fight for the Union Army during the American Civil War. The image features two (2) rows of African-American soldiers, with the back row of men standing and the front row of men either kneeling or lounging. The soldiers stand outside with a row of trees in the background. The image is on photo paper and has been adhered to a larger backing. T

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A cabinet card with an albumen print of a group of unidentified African-American men, women, and children picking cotton in a field. The landscape behind the cotton field is barren, with a grove of trees in the far left distance. Most of the people are bent over picking, though some are standing upright and one person in the left background has a large basket hoisted onto their left shoulder. The print is mounted on a pale yellow card mount that is gray on the reverse. The title and photographer name are printed and handwritten in black ink on the reverse. Stock Photo

RM2G4GXDF–A cabinet card with an albumen print of a group of unidentified African-American men, women, and children picking cotton in a field. The landscape behind the cotton field is barren, with a grove of trees in the far left distance. Most of the people are bent over picking, though some are standing upright and one person in the left background has a large basket hoisted onto their left shoulder. The print is mounted on a pale yellow card mount that is gray on the reverse. The title and photographer name are printed and handwritten in black ink on the reverse.

Group portrait of a high school YMCA group in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The group of young African-American men are formally posed in three rows in front of a brick building. The three men seated in the middle of the front row hold a triangular sign with a cross in the center and the letters H I Y across the top. The front row includes the following, as identified by Julius Pegues: L.E. McKeller, 4th from the left; Jesse Lee Greadington, 5th from the left; John Hope Franklin, 6th from the left; and Smith, last name unknown, 2nd from the left. Stock Photo

RM2G4GWJF–Group portrait of a high school YMCA group in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The group of young African-American men are formally posed in three rows in front of a brick building. The three men seated in the middle of the front row hold a triangular sign with a cross in the center and the letters H I Y across the top. The front row includes the following, as identified by Julius Pegues: L.E. McKeller, 4th from the left; Jesse Lee Greadington, 5th from the left; John Hope Franklin, 6th from the left; and Smith, last name unknown, 2nd from the left.

Group of people posed with railroad car behind them, Denver, Colorado, (1903?). [Group of white people in front of a Pullman. Note African American porter at right]. Stock Photo

RM2K06PWD–Group of people posed with railroad car behind them, Denver, Colorado, (1903?). [Group of white people in front of a Pullman. Note African American porter at right].

Framed Panoramic Photograph of M Company, 365th Infantry, 183d Brigade. The photograph is titled, [Co. M 365th Inf. Gurnett E. Ferguson Commanding]. The company is standing on a bleachers in five rows. The men are wearing military uniforms and caps. The officers in the front row at the center are wearing their uniform jackets. Two men on each side of the officers are wearing chef whites. Lt. Colonel Charles J. Blackwood is featured in the front row, the sixth man from the left. On the bottom right of the image, text in white reads, [Photo by ROCKFORD ILLUSTRATING CO.] The photograph is in a wo Stock Photo

RM2G4GY7W–Framed Panoramic Photograph of M Company, 365th Infantry, 183d Brigade. The photograph is titled, [Co. M 365th Inf. Gurnett E. Ferguson Commanding]. The company is standing on a bleachers in five rows. The men are wearing military uniforms and caps. The officers in the front row at the center are wearing their uniform jackets. Two men on each side of the officers are wearing chef whites. Lt. Colonel Charles J. Blackwood is featured in the front row, the sixth man from the left. On the bottom right of the image, text in white reads, [Photo by ROCKFORD ILLUSTRATING CO.] The photograph is in a wo

A stereograph titled "Cotton is King, Plantation Scene, Georgia, U. S. A." printed by Strohmeyer & Wyman. The gelatin silver prints depict a group of unidentified African-American men, women, and children picking cotton in a field. A large basket of cotton is in the foreground between a child and a woman who is bent over picking bolls and putting them into a large sack looped around her shoulders. A man in the left background can be seen carrying a full basket of cotton bolls on his back. The publisher's name is printed along the left and right sides, with the title and copyright Stock Photo

RM2G4GR92–A stereograph titled "Cotton is King, Plantation Scene, Georgia, U. S. A." printed by Strohmeyer & Wyman. The gelatin silver prints depict a group of unidentified African-American men, women, and children picking cotton in a field. A large basket of cotton is in the foreground between a child and a woman who is bent over picking bolls and putting them into a large sack looped around her shoulders. A man in the left background can be seen carrying a full basket of cotton bolls on his back. The publisher's name is printed along the left and right sides, with the title and copyright

Untitled (Three Men Playing Cards), 1865. Black-and-white photograph of three men playing cards at a small table. Two white men sit on either side in hats without suit jackets, smoking and looking at their cards. A black man sits in the middle wearing a suit jacket and no hat, looking straight into the camera. Stock Photo

RM2GGBDA1–Untitled (Three Men Playing Cards), 1865. Black-and-white photograph of three men playing cards at a small table. Two white men sit on either side in hats without suit jackets, smoking and looking at their cards. A black man sits in the middle wearing a suit jacket and no hat, looking straight into the camera.

A group of university men, 1916. Stock Photo

RM2MBGRWJ–A group of university men, 1916.

A cabinet card with a black-and-white print of an unidentified man drinking from a jug while sitting in a wagon. The Conestoga wagon is missing its canvas cover so that the man is fully visible seated in the bed between the exposed ribs. His feet are propped up on the proper right front wheel and he holds a large ceramic jug up to his lips to drink. The wagon is drawn by two oxen that are significantly different in size. The wagon is parked in a dirt street with several store fronts visible along a brick sidewalk in the background. A group of white men in suits stand in front of the nearest st Stock Photo

RM2G4GTC4–A cabinet card with a black-and-white print of an unidentified man drinking from a jug while sitting in a wagon. The Conestoga wagon is missing its canvas cover so that the man is fully visible seated in the bed between the exposed ribs. His feet are propped up on the proper right front wheel and he holds a large ceramic jug up to his lips to drink. The wagon is drawn by two oxen that are significantly different in size. The wagon is parked in a dirt street with several store fronts visible along a brick sidewalk in the background. A group of white men in suits stand in front of the nearest st

View of a group of tourists, some African American, c1850-c1930. Stock Photo

RM2MBGX97–View of a group of tourists, some African American, c1850-c1930.

African American men and women sitting in attendance at a meeting to discuss farm problems, Southeast Missouri Project, Missouri, May 1940. Stock Photo

RM2KFHG3M–African American men and women sitting in attendance at a meeting to discuss farm problems, Southeast Missouri Project, Missouri, May 1940.

RM2KFGJRX–African American men and women sitting in attendance at a meeting to discuss farm problems, Southeast Missouri Project, Missouri, May 1940.

RM2KFE959–African American men and women sitting in attendance at a meeting to discuss farm problems, Southeast Missouri Project, Missouri, May 1940.

Students at work on a house built largely by them, 1899 or 1900. Young African American men, training in woodworking, building a stairway in a house in Hampton, Virginia. Stock Photo

RM2K06PKE–Students at work on a house built largely by them, 1899 or 1900. Young African American men, training in woodworking, building a stairway in a house in Hampton, Virginia.

Group of school children in front of statue of George Washington, Washington, D.C., (1899?). [African American children on a school trip, with the 'Enthroned Washington' sculpture by Horatio Greenough behind. George Washington is depicted as a Roman emperor in a toga]. Stock Photo

RM2K06PW6–Group of school children in front of statue of George Washington, Washington, D.C., (1899?). [African American children on a school trip, with the 'Enthroned Washington' sculpture by Horatio Greenough behind. George Washington is depicted as a Roman emperor in a toga].

The New South family circle, [Family group on a porch], (1868-1900?). Additional title: American Scenery. Tourists Series. Stock Photo

RM2MBGXP0–The New South family circle, [Family group on a porch], (1868-1900?). Additional title: American Scenery. Tourists Series.

Little Bo Peep. [Group of men and women seated outside, child peeking out of a barrel in the foreground], (1868-1900?). Stock Photo

RM2MBGWPT–Little Bo Peep. [Group of men and women seated outside, child peeking out of a barrel in the foreground], (1868-1900?).

Untitled (Portrait of Two Standing Women and One Seated Man), 1880. Black-and-white portrait photograph of two dark-skinned woman and a dark-skinned man against a scenic backdrop, the man seated and the women standing with one hand each on his shoulder. The man wears a suit and the women wear dresses with aprons. Stock Photo

RM2GGBDDR–Untitled (Portrait of Two Standing Women and One Seated Man), 1880. Black-and-white portrait photograph of two dark-skinned woman and a dark-skinned man against a scenic backdrop, the man seated and the women standing with one hand each on his shoulder. The man wears a suit and the women wear dresses with aprons.

The Fisk University Jubilee Singers, with all nine members present. On the back, the photo reads "American Missionary Association. Jubilee Singers, Fisk University, Nashville, TN." The Fisk Jubilee Singers are an African-American a cappella ensemble, consisting of students at Fisk University. The first group was organised in 1871 to tour and raise funds for college. Stock Photo

RM2G4GT5N–The Fisk University Jubilee Singers, with all nine members present. On the back, the photo reads "American Missionary Association. Jubilee Singers, Fisk University, Nashville, TN." The Fisk Jubilee Singers are an African-American a cappella ensemble, consisting of students at Fisk University. The first group was organised in 1871 to tour and raise funds for college.

A typical family group, 1916. Stock Photo

RM2MBGRXF–A typical family group, 1916.

A photographic postcard of a military marching band. The band is marching in an open field. Another group of men is marching behind them. A building is visible in the background. The back of the postcard is unused, but has a handwritten inscription and pre-printed type that reads: [Carte Postale / Correspondance / Adresse]. Stock Photo

RM2G4GWHB–A photographic postcard of a military marching band. The band is marching in an open field. Another group of men is marching behind them. A building is visible in the background. The back of the postcard is unused, but has a handwritten inscription and pre-printed type that reads: [Carte Postale / Correspondance / Adresse].

View of African American workers in a cotton field near Atlanta, c1890. Stock Photo

RM2MBGWR1–View of African American workers in a cotton field near Atlanta, c1890.

A class in sloyd woodworking, 1899 or 1900. Young African American women training in woodworking at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia. Stock Photo

RM2K06R8A–A class in sloyd woodworking, 1899 or 1900. Young African American women training in woodworking at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia.

Ushers of an African American church standing on church steps and getting ready to pose for a photographer, Durham, North Carolina, May 1940. Stock Photo

RM2KFGJWW–Ushers of an African American church standing on church steps and getting ready to pose for a photographer, Durham, North Carolina, May 1940.

RM2KFE95W–Ushers of an African American church standing on church steps and getting ready to pose for a photographer, Durham, North Carolina, May 1940.

RM2KFHG3F–Ushers of an African American church standing on church steps and getting ready to pose for a photographer, Durham, North Carolina, May 1940.

African American chaplain standing at the podium and conducting the religious service on deck of a U. S. Coast Guard vessel, South Pacific, 1939 - 1945. Stock Photo

RM2KFE8G7–African American chaplain standing at the podium and conducting the religious service on deck of a U. S. Coast Guard vessel, South Pacific, 1939 - 1945.

RM2KFGJ9A–African American chaplain standing at the podium and conducting the religious service on deck of a U. S. Coast Guard vessel, South Pacific, 1939 - 1945.

RM2KFHFKJ–African American chaplain standing at the podium and conducting the religious service on deck of a U. S. Coast Guard vessel, South Pacific, 1939 - 1945.

Entrance to a movie house, Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee, October 1939. African Americans and white police officers standing under an awning at the entrance of a movie house, Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee, October 1939. Stock Photo

RM2KFHG2B–Entrance to a movie house, Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee, October 1939. African Americans and white police officers standing under an awning at the entrance of a movie house, Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee, October 1939.

RM2KFE967–Entrance to a movie house, Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee, October 1939. African Americans and white police officers standing under an awning at the entrance of a movie house, Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee, October 1939.

RM2KFGJWR–Entrance to a movie house, Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee, October 1939. African Americans and white police officers standing under an awning at the entrance of a movie house, Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee, October 1939.

Examining pkges, Camp Upton, Sept 1917. African American soldiers looking at packages at Camp Upton, a U.S. Army installation located on Long Island, in Yaphank, New York, during World War I. Stock Photo

RM2WRH3YD–Examining pkges, Camp Upton, Sept 1917. African American soldiers looking at packages at Camp Upton, a U.S. Army installation located on Long Island, in Yaphank, New York, during World War I.

Mr. Ed. Downes, Farm Security Administration director in Greene County, Georgia, speaking on Food for Defense at a meeting of African American borrowers in a church in Woodville, Greene County, Georgia, May 1941. ] Stock Photo

RM2KFGJPT–Mr. Ed. Downes, Farm Security Administration director in Greene County, Georgia, speaking on Food for Defense at a meeting of African American borrowers in a church in Woodville, Greene County, Georgia, May 1941. ]

RM2KFHG30–Mr. Ed. Downes, Farm Security Administration director in Greene County, Georgia, speaking on Food for Defense at a meeting of African American borrowers in a church in Woodville, Greene County, Georgia, May 1941. ]

RM2KFE98R–Mr. Ed. Downes, Farm Security Administration director in Greene County, Georgia, speaking on Food for Defense at a meeting of African American borrowers in a church in Woodville, Greene County, Georgia, May 1941. ]

Yaphank, examining packages, 11 Sept 1917 (date created or published later). African American soldier examining a package at Camp Upton, a U.S. Army installation located on Long Island, in Yaphank, New York, during World War I. Stock Photo

RM2WRH3XY–Yaphank, examining packages, 11 Sept 1917 (date created or published later). African American soldier examining a package at Camp Upton, a U.S. Army installation located on Long Island, in Yaphank, New York, during World War I.

Crowds waiting for Johnson in N.Y., between c1910 and c1915. Shows crowds waiting for African American boxer, John Arthur ("Jack") Johnson (1878-1946) during a visit to New York City which began on July 11, 1910. Jackson appeared for a week at Hammerstein's Theatre. Stock Photo

RM2X2260B–Crowds waiting for Johnson in N.Y., between c1910 and c1915. Shows crowds waiting for African American boxer, John Arthur ("Jack") Johnson (1878-1946) during a visit to New York City which began on July 11, 1910. Jackson appeared for a week at Hammerstein's Theatre.