Collection

At the end of the urban renewal process, Lakeland had its first park. Developed along the south side of Lakeland Road, it includes a pavilion, basketball and tennis courts, and a playground. There are trail links to Lake Artemesia, the Paint Branch Trail, and Anacostia trails. On opening day, July 30, 1983, participants came from all parts of the community to celebrate, including members of St. Andrew Kim Catholic Church, which had purchased the historic building that once housed Lakeland High School. Members of the church’s performance group posed with other event participants. In the rear are, from left to right, State Delegate James Rosapepe, Mayor Alvin Kushner, College Park City Councilmembers Joseph Page and Anna Owens, and event organizers Thelma Lomax and Michael Middleton.

Yearbook of Lakeland Junior-Senior High School's graduating 1950 class. Page reads "dedication" with an illustration of an eagle flying against a the United States flag.

Various photos of friends and family.

Charles "Duck" Russell moved to Lakeland in the early 1900s to raise his family. After becoming a widower, he remarried and raised a second family. Russell worked for the City and Suburban Railway of Washington on the streetcar line which passed through Lakeland. His residence was located on the east side of the railroad tracks in Lakeland. Russell's descendants still live in the community.

Exhibit "B" Property Rehabilitation Requirements, cont'd. Exterior and Interior Finishes.

University of Maryland College Park Built in 1941

Lakelander yearbook

City of College Park James Weems is on the top row to the far left.

Section C: Land Use Plan (cont'd Land Use Provisions and Building Requirements). Outlines specific uses permitted for land in the Urban Renewal Area, i.e. Commercial, Light Industrial, etc.

Lakeland Community Heritage Project

Corporal Thomas Reynold Randall, lovingly known as Bubby, joined the United States Marine Corps in December 1969. After completing infantry training, he was stationed at Quantico, Virginia, and later at Camp Courtney in Okinawa, Japan. After completing his term of service, Randall earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. (Courtesy of the Randall family.)

Diamond-ish shaped pin, with two people in the center holding up lights(?).

During Saturday of Heritage Weekend at College Park Community Center

During an event to celebrate the donation of Dr. Braxton's book to the Hyattsville branch of Prince Georges County Memorial Library

University of Maryland

Exhibit

A single portrait of Leonard Smith, who moved from Beltsville as a young man to Lakeland. He attended Maryland State College. He rose to the rank of staff sergeant during his time in the army. Upon returning Smith became a leader for the American Legion Post in Lakeland, and in 1972 became the first African American American Legion Commander for Prince George's County, where 16 of the 19 posts were predominantly white. As county commander, he led a membership of 7,000.

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

Born in 1902, the youngest child of John C. Johnson, Ruth Johnson Taylor-Lancaster earned a teaching certificate from Bowie Normal School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Delaware State College. During the 1930s, she led efforts to bring educational opportunities such as preschool, after-school, and adult education to Lakeland. In 1936, Lancaster taught Lakeland's first adult education classes. She also penned the first written history of Lakeland.

Religious song lyrics, a folded napkin, and a small card from a friend.

Exhibition at College Park Community Center

Lakeland High School

During Lakeland Heritage Event at College Park Community Center

Lodge members on Parade

Roster names James (Chink) Gray, Gary Silver, George Randall, Micky Corbin, Rich Thomas, Doug Few, Tommy Jones, Rick Holt, Jeff Briscoe, Sonny Green, Scott Foncannon, Dean Shifflet, Derek Zimer

Family and friends gathered to celebrate the 70th birthday of Nellie Stewart in her Navahoe Street home. Standing from left to right are (first row) Reginald Walker, Nellie Stwart, and Vivian Marshal; (second row) Ila Mason, Sylvia Stewart, Maria Lomax Dory, Ellen Lomax Briscoe, and two unidentified women; (third row) Vila Brooks Johnson. (Courtesy of the Gross family)

Appears to show location and ownership of subject lots within Lakeland 3 of 4

Two 'In memory' cuttings for Arthur Essex, one written by Gladys herself. Also religious poetry, a gift card, another Parkdale card, and an embossed napkin.

The Dramatic Club and Newspaper Club.

Awarded to Lakelander, Carl Cager Washington Star Track and Field

Area prior to construction of College Park Community Center

Several Lakelanders worked at the U.S. Bureau of Mines office located on the College Park campus of the University of Maryland. The office was responsible for the treatment of water in cooling and heating systems within federal installations. The staff received water samples, analyzed them, and then sent out the chemicals required for proper water treatment. Pictured, from left to right, are (first row) Morris Crump and Anderson Walls; and (second row) Ike Thomas, Alfred Thomas, George Coates, Charles Smith, Charles Adams, and Charles Dory.

Lakeland High School class of 1950 event

Embry AME Church 100th church anniversary 1903 to 2003