African American

Zoel Sylvester Hargrave (1891-1973)

Zoel Sylvester Hargrave, Sr. This is a formal portrait taken around 1921. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown

Hargrave Family Portrait

Hargrave family portrait shows Zoel Hargrave, Sr., and six children. Seated: Carrie Lucille Hargrave, Zoel Hargrave, Sr. and Fannie Rosalie Hargrave. Standing are Zoel Hargrave, Jr., Edward Hargrave, Vivian Hargrave, and James Hargrave.

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Celia Richardson

Celia Richardson, wife of Samuel. She was a seamstress and designer of gorgeous gowns. Physical Description: 5x7 Publisher: Unknown

Afro-American Newspaper Carriers

Afro-American Newspaper carriers organized in 1933. Front row, seated: Ray A. Booton. Second row: Eddie Spears, Mrs. Cathey, David Smith, Mr. Cathey, Gerson Stroud, Addison Yongue John Spears, Mrs. Martha Yongue Johnson, Reginald Wright. Place: Mrs. Johnson's front yard on East 8th Street. Physical Description: 5x7 Publisher: Unknown

Zoel Hargrave

Zoel Hargrave on the occasion of his 50th college reunion. Johnson C. Smith University, class of 1910.From left to right: Mr. Downing (first name unknown), Mr. Beatty (first name unknown), Zoel Hargrave, Mr. Logan (first name unknown), Mr. Adams (first name unknown). Physical Description: Panoramic image. Publisher: Unknown

Jackson Couple

Minnie Lenora Richardson Jackson (1882-1964) and her husband, Oscar Jackson (1878-1961) Minnie Jackson was the daughter of Samuel and Celia Richardson. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown

Thaddeus Tate House

The Tate family lived in this elegant home at 504 East 7th Street. Thaddeus Tate opened a barber shop in 1882 which prospered for over sixty years. He co-founded several of Charlotte's leading black businesses, including the Afro-American Mutual Insurance Company and the Mecklenburg Investment Company. Physical Description: 8x10 and mounted version for exhibition. Publisher: Unknown

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