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Oscar Jackson (1877-1961)

Tribute to Mr. Oscar Jackson from John M. Scott (1866-1945), chairman of the Board for Wachovia. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown

Evelyn and Virginia Wallace

Evelyn Wallace Byrd and Virginia Wallace Keogh in 1950. Greenville neighborhood, Horne Drive. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown

Oscar Jackson Certificate

Grand Master's Certificate of Appointment to Mr. Oscar Jackson. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown

Thaddeus Lincoln Tate (1865-1951)

Artist's sketch of Thad L. Tate who was one of Charlotte's earliest and most prominent African American businessmen. He came to Charlotte as a barber. In 1882, he opened his own shop, an enterprise that he would operate for 61 years.
In addition to a his own business Tate was prominent in banking in Charlotte. He served as director of the Mechanics' Perpetual Building and Loan Company. He founded the Mecklenburg Investment Company.

William Thomas Waterman

William T. Waterman at 9 months old. He was the son of Marion Waterman. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown