Collection

Betty Smith, Frankie Brown

Rev. Dessie L. Carter (far left), pastor of Embry A. M. E. Church, is shown here with members of the Embry Senior Choir. Pictured from left to right are (first row) Spencer Briscoe, Betty Thomas Green, Dessie Randall Thomas, Shirley Randall Anderson, Jean Gray Matthews, Lester Gray, and Thomas Randall; (second row) Janet Randall Gillens, Franklin Brown Jr., Florence Wethers Lee, Vera Johnson Matthews, Fannie Mae Randolph Douglas, and James Clemons.

On the beach near New York City. Members of the Gross/ Hughes family

Back cover of the album.

Section 2 of 8

A note from the principal to the students.

Swearing in of Mayor William Gullett and council. Dervey Lomax is 4th from the left

Robert Ridgeley Gray

Haliburton and Essex family photos. School photo. Back reads "This is my 7th grd picture"

From College Park Airport looking toward the lakes

Contains a cover page for Campbell's memorial service, held on Sep 8 1993 at Zion Baptist Church of Eastland Gardens. Also contains an obituary for the deceased; as well as a short prayer; the order of service; a list of pallbearers; acknowledgements; and a short prayer.

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Event celebrating the donation by Joanne Braxton of her book to Hyattsville Branch Library. Dr. Braxton is standing on the left,

Section C: Land Use Plan (cont'd Land Use Provisions and Building Requirements). Regulations, Controls and Restrictions section.

Weygandt property

This photo shows John Walls standing in front of the Brooks' house on lot 38, lot 8. (Compare chimney in photo of Gertrude and Viola Brooks.)

This photo is of John and Alberta Cordove, likely at one of their properties on the East side.

Haliburton and Essex family - various notes and cards.

Weygandt property

2nd from left is Bernice Leincaster Walls. On the far right is daughter Catherine Walls Callahan, then to left are Catherine and June Lawson. Bernice married to Anderson, family came in 1902 (mother's side). Not sure when Bernice's parents came to Lakeland. There are pictures of them in the 1920s with Will and Katy Leincaster.

Ready for school special event at Lakeland School

Robert Ridgley Gray

A member of the nationally known singing group the Ink Spots, Lakeland native Ernest Brown played guitar and contributed tenor vocals. On October 12, 1952, he was with the group when they appeared as guests on the iconic “Ed Sullivan Show.” Brown was one of the younger sons of early Lakeland resident Pleasant Brown.

Continuing with various students, with photographs and a list of the clubs they were involved in.

Plans for urban renewal move forward with the PAC chairman at the forefront as area land developer.

Members of the College Park Committee for a Better Environment, including the chairwoman, Amelia Murdoch (far left), and Lakelanders Wilmer Gross and James Adams (far right), planted trees at an Earth Day Event. The Committee for a Better Environment is made up of College Park citizens with an interest in improving the environment and quality of life in the city. The committee promotes, sponsors, and provides support for local environmental projects and activities.

Lots 1,12,13,14 and 15 Block 44 Lakeland Subdivision In full and final satisfaction of any and all claims arising from condemnation suit on 5415 Detroit Avenue

Various newspaper clippings - multiple of Joanne Braxton's accomplishments. An opinion column about how women can't win when it comes to men.

Couples posing together.

Showing College Park Airport and surrounding area

On a summer Sunday morning in 1942, from left to right, Martha Edwards, Evelyn Giles Tyner, and Tyner’s sister, Lucille Giles, ushers for Embry A.M.E. Church, walked to church with Tyner’s daughters, Edna and Shirley. The Edwards garden is visible on the left; the Giles house is off to the right.