Collection

Teas were a favorite social activity for the ladies of Lakeland. These events were sometimes held in the churches as fundraising activities, but most often they were social occasions in homes. Each hostess took great pride in her ability to set a fine table. Pictured here is one such gathering at the home of George Henry and Agnes Gross. Their guests are, left to right, Maria Lomax Dory, Fannie Williams, Annabelle Stroud, Ellen Lomax Briscoe, and Ellen Randall Gray.

Yearbook page

Unsigned contract for Lots 1,2,3 & 4 Block 43, Lakeland

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Widow of James Adams speaks during dedication of James Adams Park

Exhibition wall

On the left of the street was the only area storm drain. It emptied into Navahoe Street. The western section of Lakeland frequently flooded after a heavy rain, as shown in the photograph. On June 23, 1972, tropical storm Agnes devastated Lakeland and much of the region. Flood waters covered the entire community, damaging many homes and destroying several others. Following the storm, efforts to obtain effective flood control and redevelopment were taken up with a new urgency. Finally, a flood control project by the Army Corp of Engineers was approved, and the Lakeland Urban Renewal Project began to receive necessary governmental approvals for work to begin.

George and Jeanette Brooks built this house in 1955 on Lakeland Road. It was a new and modern home for a growing family. They lived here for only about twenty years, as the house fell victim in the late 1970s to the urban renewal project in the community.

Cover. Stamped "Approved by Mayor & Council October 10, 1978." There is a handwritten name and two numbers at the top for Toni Curtis.

City employee adjusting stop sign. Shown with College Park Public Works truck.

Near Melbourne St Original image was a slide in the City of College Park collection

Event at Hyattsville Memorial Library for the donation of book by Joanne Braxton

A letter from the principal, Edgar Smith.

A ticket for a banquet for Agnes Gross held at Paint Branch ES, she was a long time member of Embry AME Church. She was a part of a missionary service.

Wedding day of Carol Jean Matthews with her parents Jean Ann and Carol Matthews along with Carol Jean's sister, Avis along with her brothers left and Barrett left.

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A group pose in the sanctuary of Embry AME Church in front of a money tree. First row left to right unknown, unknown, unknown, Harry Braxton, Sr., Mary Weems Braxton, Dessie Randall Thomas Rear left to right unknown, unknown, Eliza Gray, unknown

Images of James Claiborne and his family at College Park City Hall, Council Chambers upon recognition of his retirement

Streetcar right of way is in view

Sympathy cards. A card for "Your college graduate."

Edwards house twenty years after #16 1966 without car.

Newspaper clippings of various happenings involving Lakelanders.

Over the past ninety years, many Lakelanders have been employed at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, known to many locals as the government farm. In 1910, the U.S. Department of Agriculture purchased the 475-acre Walnut Grange plantation in nearby Beltsville and established a research facility. The Beltsville Agricultural Research Center would eventually expand to 1,662 acres and become the world’s largest, most diversified agricultural research complex.

Catching up again with students thirty five years after graduating.

Campus and US 1 Photo from where Chapel stands

An introductory page to the seniors.

picnic family outing

Event celebrating her presentation of new book to public library at Hyattsville Branch

Clara Ogle at Edwards home. Ms. Ogle was raised as part of the Edwards family, she was a 1st cousin to the children. (Source: master photo log.xls)

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Mary Brooks, Elsie Moody, Maria Lomax Dory

Gathering for event to celebrate the presentation of a book by Joanne Braxton to the Hyattsville Branch Library.

duchess club white gowns with sashes (Source: master photo log.xls)

Jennifer "Jiji," donor's niece by his brother.

Left Ethel Hicks Claiborne right Kidd Claiborne. At First Baptist Church of College Park

Contains the letter itself, as well as the back of the letter, upon which a numbered list with two items is written.

5402 Cleveland Avenue Urban Renewal Parcel 18 Block 4 Block 45 Lot 7 Carl Cager, Florence Hall & James Hall

Portrait