Monthly Archives: February 2011

These children were turned out of the St. Lawrence Hotel, Chestnut St., Philadelphia, on account of Color

Posted on February 28, 2011 by erinbarnett

James Earle McClees, These children were turned out of the St. Lawrence Hotel, Chestnut St., Philadelphia, on account of Color, 1863 During the Civil War, schools for freedmen, ex-slaves, and their children were set up in many areas of the … Continue reading →

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The Scourged Back

Posted on February 25, 2011 by erinbarnett

McPherson & Oliver (attributed), The Scourged Back, 1863 This searing image was widely circulated by Northern abolitionists to demonstrate the brutality of slavery. It represents the severe scars left by whipping on the back of Gordon, a former slave who … Continue reading →

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Calhoun School Album

Posted on February 15, 2011 by fansinaflashbulb

Frances Benjamin Johnson (attributed), Class in Manual Drawing, ca. 1902 Frances Benjamin Johnson (attributed), Class at Work, ca. 1902 Frances Benjamin Johnson (attributed), Lesson in the laundry, ca. 1902 Frances Benjamin Johnson (attributed), Cooking Lesson, ca. 1902 This selection of … Continue reading →

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Baptism in Chautauqua Lake by George H. Monroe

Posted on February 9, 2011 by erinbarnett

George H. Monroe, Baptism in Chautauqua Lake, Bible Student’s Convention (recto and verso), 1910 Text: Rockland, Pa, 1910. Dear Cousin:—I intended sending this from Celeron but it seemed I could not take time to send it. Wish you could have … Continue reading →

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Rev. William O. Swint in Harlem

Posted on February 8, 2011 by fansinaflashbulb

Unidentified Photographer, [Rev. William O. Swint], ca. 1935 William O. Swint, Sr. (1896–1983), stands next to the fruit cart he operated in Harlem after he had to give up his store during the Depression. According to a note his wife … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl 2011

Posted on February 4, 2011 by claartjevandijk

Martin Munkácsi, [Football game], ca. 1936 Martin Munkácsi, [Football players], ca. 1936 Martin Munkácsi, [Man kicking football, Hawaii], 1939 Life, November 11, 1940 Bill Owens, My prayer is to the god of football…, 1973

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Revolt! Bite the Hand That Bleeds You

Posted on February 1, 2011 by carolinepartamian

Forrest Myers, [Revolt! Bite the Hand That Bleeds You] ,  ca. 1970                                           The six Al-Jazeera reporters arrested last week during … Continue reading →

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