Black History

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Black History

Description

The Black History Collection highlights the stories, achievements, and experiences of African American individuals and communities in Smyth County. This collection includes photographs, documents, newspaper articles, church records, and personal accounts that reflect the contributions of Black residents to the county’s cultural, educational, and social history.

This collection is part of our ongoing effort to preserve and make accessible the often underrepresented narratives that are essential to understanding Smyth County’s past.

Collection Items

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Carnagie High School 1949. Black History. Row One L-R: Margaret Sharpe, Flora Mae Halsey, Bessie Thompson Row Two L-R: Mary Pearl Cox, Mary Ann Lee, Evelyn Lomans, Peggy Hall. Row Three L-R: Frank Smith, Jerry Woods, Mr. Dabney, Clarence Lee, Charles…

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Carnagie High School c. 1940s. Black History.

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Carnagie High School c. 1940s. Black History Phylis Pettus, Rosa Mary Lee, Ordener Cecil, Hattie Montgomery, Susie Russell, Leslie Body. Mr. Dabney principal standing.

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CA Davis Recreation Center. Black History.

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CA Davis Recreation Center. Black History.

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CA Davis Recreation Center. Black History.

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Unidentified. No information given. Black History.

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"If I Were Queen" operatta at Lincoln Theatre. Evelyn Lawrence. Black History.

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Tom Thumb Wedding. Black History.

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C.A. Davis Recreation Center. Black History.

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Bennie Words, Arthur Henderson, Rosa Smith, Wanda MAdison, Mary Palmer Graham. Black History.

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Kay Frances Jones. 1st May Queen Carnegie High School, 1940s. Black History.

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Frank B. Smith, Jr. Black History.

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C. A. Davis Recreation Center. Black History.

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Jenell Harper, Bruce Goode, Bennie Thompson. Black History.

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C.A. Davis recreation center. Black History.

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Coach George Elliot and Bennie Woods. Black History.

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Winter Dance Carnegie High School. Black History.

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Four Seasons Event of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church at Carnegie High School. Black History.

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Valentine Dance. Black History.

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Carnegie High School Choras, 1940-1941. Black History.

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Womanless Wedding. Black History.

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Womanless Wedding. Black History.

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Carnegie High School football game on SWSH grounds. Elizabeth Steel and Mary Ann Hoshins. Black History.

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George Washington Tea Party 1940-41. Evelyn Lawrence playing piano. Black History.
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