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Cochran Family

Left to right: Sallie Cochran, Thelma Cochran, Harriette Cochran, and Jimmy Cochran. This picture was taken on Palmer Street in Third Ward. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown

Cochran Family

J. F. Cochran, Thelma Cochran and Sallie Wright Cochran. This picture was taken in front of their home at 315 North Caldwell Street in the First Ward neighborhood. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown

Clyde Brown Birthday Party

Birthday party for Clyde Brown in 1937. From left to right (Unknown) Clyde Duggie Stron and Clyde Brown. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown

Jackson Family

Left to right: Minnie Jackson (McKee), Minnie Jackson, Oscar Jackson, and Cecelia Jackson (Wilson). Physical Description: 5x7 Enlarged version is framed for exhibit. Publisher: Unknown

Thad Lincoln Tate Family circa 1907

Thad Lincoln Tate (1865-1951) 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 founder the Mecklenburg Investment Company.

Thaddeus and Mary Tate

Thaddeus L. Tate and Mary L. Butler Tate.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: Publisher: Unknown

Thaddeus and Mary Tate

Thaddeus L. Tate and Mary L. Butler Tate. 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: 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.

Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown