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At University of Maryland Physical Plant

Two generations of his family preceded Elwood H. Gross as an employee at the University of Maryland. In earlier years, opportunities open to African Americans were limited. With the removal of racial barriers and his hard work, Gross rose from being an automobile mechanic's apprentice to the position of associate director of the Physical Plant. In 1988, Gross (second from left) was one of several recipients of the Associate Staff Award.

Dervey Lomax pictured along with members of Greenbelt Lions Club

Mary Brooks Brewer

Ella Falls and Maggie Brooks, two of Lakeland's early residents, were neighbors residing on the east side of Lakeland for more than fifty years. Here they are shown enjoying the lakeside view while taking a stroll with their parasols.

Lakeland High School, the community's second Rosenwald School, was built in 1928. The Lakeland community joined with their neighbors in Bladensburg, North Brentwood, Ammendale, Muirkirk, and Laurel to request that the school board approve construction of a high school for African Americans. Lakeland was selected as the site for the new high school due to its central location and the availability of train transportation. Shown here are the young women of the 1930 student body of Lakeland High School.

Folks Made the School video and report and screening event at College Park Community Center in Lakeland. The video was a product of a University of Maryland American Studies Class under Dr. Mary Sies. Their work also included written reports and the compiling of oral histories. The work was done in partnership with the Lakeland Community Heritage Project

Sherman and Saxoline Campbell East 1/2 Lot 13 West of Lot 14 Urban Renewal Parcel 19 Block 24

Project Parcel 19-3 Block 44 - Lot 2 8121 54th Ave Gilbert Thomas

Photo of Veterans with notes on rear

Grounds of Home of George Henry and Agnes Gross Seated are from left to right Harry Braxton, Sr, Elwood Gross and Emma Harrison

Embry AME Church

Lakelander yearbook

During event at Hyattsville Branch Library celebrating the presentation of her book to the library.

Urban Renewal Parcel 18 Block 20

Seated facing camera is Vera Claiborne and Charles Carroll is standing

Seen on stage are Dervery Lomax standing and Jack Callahan

Reginal Gaskins, Alvin Seldon and Dean Matthews members of Children's Choir at Embry AME Church