Lakeland Community Heritage Project

Lakeland Images on the wall of the Lakeland Room at College Park Community Center

Exhibition in College Park Community Center

Alejandra and Katarina Melnyk and Abigail Cohen ride in parade during Heritage Weekend in Lakeland

During Lakeland Heritage Weekend Parade

A Job close to home: Work & employment in Lakeland

Event to celebrate the donation of books by Joanne Braxton to the Hyattsville branch library

A View From the Lakes by Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission

Exhibition wall

Heritage Weekend on the grounds of First Baptist Church of College Park during a song presented by Voices of Embry from Embry AME Church

Presented by Lakeland Community Heritage Project at University of Maryland baseball field

During first collections event for Lakeland Digital Archive. Location was College Park Community Center volunteers seen are Dr. Forrest Tyler, Bob Catlin and Abigail Cohen

Old fashioned games were part of the day's event during this Saturday of Heritage Weekend. The event took place at College Park Community Center

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Exhibition hall view

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During performance held at University of Maryland's Memorial Chapel. The event was modeled after a benefit program held on May 16, 1958. Ms. Gillins also performed at that earlier event.

Saturday at College Park Community Center during Heritage Weekend

Dance group from First Baptist Church of College Park

Exhibition case

During Lakeland Heritage Weekend

Presentation of University of Maryland class research on education in Lakeland. The work was undertaken in partnership with Lakeland Community Heritage Project and under the guidance of Dr. Mary Sies. Report was presented to Lakeland community in form of a video titled Folks Made the School. The presentation was scheduled as a Black History Month event

During event for presentation of new book by Joanne Braxton at Hyattsville Branch Library

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At First Baptist Church of College Park

In performance at University of Maryland's Memorial Chapel during concert sponsored by Lakeland Community Heritage Project

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

Details the time and date of the meeting as well as the agenda. They covered the "background and role of organizations in the grant design", interviews and selection of content for a book, and a thank you dinner at Busboys and Poets. There is a list of the organizations involved in the grant design - The Lakeland Community Heritage Project, The College Park Community Foundation, and MITH. It also lists member of the UMD team at MITH who helped/are helping: Dr. Mary Corbin Sies, Stephanie Sapienza, Cameron Thurston, and Trevor Muñoz.

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At College Park Community Center. The exhibit was created by Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission in partnership with Lakeland Community Heritage Project.

Entrance to Montpelier Cultural Arts Center with banner showing logo for View from the Lakes exhibition. The exhibit was made up of images and artifacts telling the story of the Lakeland community of College Park.

Delivering sermon during Heritage Weekend Sunday Service at Washington Brazilian SDA Church, Lakeland High School site

- Title page of the brochure for Lakeland Heritage, September 2018. The cover shows the Lakeland Majorettes marching in a parade. - First and second interior pages of the brochure, opening with a thank you to the attendees of the event and updating them on recent accomplishments and works done by and in partnership with the LCHP. The second page foes further into detail on two major events; "A Path Forward," a mural done by Lakeland teen artists and others on the trail underpass by Baltimore Avenue. The second major event is that of the LCHP establishing the archive project in partnership with MITH and other departments of UMD; - Third and fourth interior pages of the brochure. The left page details the College Park Dream Team Basketball event at the Community Center. Below, a description of the history of sports in Lakeland, and the introduction of Lakeland Hero Sports Cards. These cards each focus on one athletic Lakelander, with a portrait of them on the front and a history of their events and sports accomplishments on the back. The right page has a dedication to Leonard Smith, the Grand Marshal of the event, and the special guests of the Parade & Picnic - Fifth and sixth pages of the brochure. The fifth has the itinerary for Sunday's event, Music at the Washington Brazilian SDA Church. On the sixth page are brief biographies of the performers listed; - The final page of the booklet, with a last schedule of the events of the weekend. There is also a thank you to sponsors and partners of the event.

Folks Made the School

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Second in a series of two images showing team for Lakeland: African Americans in College Park book project. Standing are Christine Gray Matthews, Diane Weems Ligon, James Edwards, III seated are Delphine Gross, Avis Matthews and Violetta Sharps Jones

Presentation at Student report event

At College Park Community Center

Unveiling of interpretive signs for the Lakeland community in Lake Artemisia Park the site of Lakeland's eastern section.

Wall of Black History Month exhibit by Maryland National Park and Planning Commission with Lakeland Community Heritage Project at Montpelier Cultural Arts Center

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Volunteer training for collections event. Session lead by Dr. Edvard Eugene Thorsett

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Exhibition of Lakeland Images in College Park Community Center

Abigail Cohen at community digitization event. This littlest volunteer helps with scanning.

Presentation on Lakeland during Black History Month celebration at University of Maryland for employees of residential services

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Lakeland Heritage Weekend

Folks Made the School screening and presentation by Lakelanders and student researchers from the University of Maryland and their teacher, Dr. Mary Sies

Face painting artist does a design on the arm of a visitor during Heritage Weekend at College Park Community Center

Volunteers at collections event at College Park Community Center Maggie Johnson is left with unknown other volunteer

During 1970s themed heritage event for youth

Pastor of Embry AME Church speaks during Heritage Weekend Sunday service at Washington Brazilian SDA Church the site of Lakeland High School

During Friday evening youth event at College Park Community Center Heritage Weekend

Heritage Weekend event at College Park Community Center

At University of Maryland

Melnyk sisters joined Abigail Cohen to ride in open car during parade held as part of Lakeland Heritage Weekend

During Saturday of Heritage Weekend at College Park Community Center

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2009 Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission signature Black History Month Exhibit at Montpelier Cultural Arts Center, Laurel, MD in the foreground is seen a silver service from the home of George Henry and Agnes Gross

Lakeland images on exhibit

During benefit concert. Young violinist plays with his teacher, NevillaOttley

Maxine Gross and Mary Weems Braxton at event celebrating the donation of Joanne Braxton's book to the Hyattsville Library Branch

During event at Hyattsville Branch Library to celebrate the donation of works by Joanne Braxton

Lakeland Heritage Weekend

At First Baptist Church of College Park

Lakeland: African Americans in College Park, Lakeland Community Heritage Project Published by Arcadia Publishing

First Heritage Weekend Sunday service in crossroads of Lakeland. Representative of various Lakeland churches are on stage. They include left to right Rev. David Barrozo of Washington Brazilian SDA Church, unknown, unknown, Rev. Edna Jenkins, Rev. and Rev.

Heritage Weekend Sunday with service on Lakeland Road. Standing is Rev. Edna Jenkins of Embry AME Church. Seated far left is Rev. David Barrozo pastor of Washington Brazilian SDA Church (Lakeland High School site)

During presentation of Black History Month presentation, Folks Made the School

One of two photos showing the groups of people who produced the book, Lakeland: African Americans in College Park standing are left to right Jean Gray Matthews, Diane Weems Ligon, Maxine Gross and James Edwards Seated are left to right Delphine Gross, Avis Matthews and Violetta Sharps Jones

Exhibition at College Park Community Center

At Hyattsville Branch Prince Georges County Memorial Library. To celebrate the donation by Joanne Braxton of a copy of her new book. Two of the author's family members are pictured her mother, Mary Weems Braxton seated front in blue and cousin Lisa Hollomand.

Friday evening during Heritage Weekend

A Job Close to Home section of exhibition

Officer took part in the Lakeland Stars basketball program including games on Friday night of Heritage Weekend

College Park Community Center

During Heritage Weekend

View from the Lakes

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

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 Residential Facilities staff Black History Month program featuring presentation on Lakeland

Black History Month celebration at College Park Community Center featuring Folks Made the School, a report of research of University of Maryland students in partnership with Lakeland Community Heritage Project. The evening included a video and discussion

The front of the card - has a photo of Clarice. Her name is in bright yellow at the bottom, and 'Lakeland Heritage' is above her portrait., The back of the card states 'Lakeland Heritage' and Clarice's full name, as well as her track record. Each slash denotes a new line. "TRACK / Lakeland High School / 100 Yard Dash / 440 Relay / 1944-1950 / Coach Zelma Cole / Took part in Morgan State Field Day"

A View from the Lakes small exhibit in the Lakeland Room of College Park Community Center

Heritage Weekend

Images from a section of Exhibition

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Morning worship at First Baptist Church of College Park

At College Park Community Center

Exhibition wall in the section on education showing two diplomas and a certificate

Presentation of video report from research done in partnership with University of Maryland class and Lakeland Community Heritage Project.

At College Park Community Center Band Performance

Presentation at University of Maryland for employee group

Exhibit at College Park Community Center

Embry AME Church during Lakeland Heritage Event

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Presentation by University of Maryland and Lakeland Community Heritage Project

On the grounds of First Baptist Church

Heritage Saturday Parade

Classroom training for first collections event for Lakeland Digital Archive. Instructor was Dr. Edvard Thorsett

Event at College Park Community Center

During presentation of class research

Contains: - The cover page contains various icons representative of Lakeland, such as the streetcar trolley sign and the railroad crossing; - The schedule for the weekend, detailing the events for the community party on Saturday and the religious service on Sunday; - An introductory piece, explaining the mission of the weekend and the Lakeland Community Heritage Project; - An overview of Lakeland history. Noted image of a house is the "Hicks house;" - Brief descriptions of Lakeland's churches and Lakeland's clubs.; - A description of the families of Lakeland and how they were forced out of their homes by Urban Renewal. Contains a description of the history and impact of Lake Artemesia; - More descripition of the erasure of a large part of the community, then recognition of how it's come back stronger than before; - A family tree template; - The order of service for the religious service on the Sunday., Empty space for notes and resources with which one could find their family history. On the right side, a map of eastern Lakeland; - The final page of the pamphlet, with thank-yous and acknowledgements.

Lakeland: African Americans in College Park

Exhibition hall scene Shown are images and the juke box from Lakeland Tavern

Heritage Weekend at College Park Community Center

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

For Lakeland Community Heritage Project at University of Maryland's Memorial Chapel

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

Tee shirt decorating

Exhibition wall

Embry Church Choir at Lakeland High School site during Sunday Service

By LCHP at College Park Community Center

Worship service in the Lakeland Road crossroad

During Heritage Weekend 2009 at College Park Community Center

Held at Lakeland High School site, Washington Brazilian SDA Church. Program was presentation of research from University of Maryland class

Preview event for screening and discussion of report from research project of LCHP members and University of Maryland students lead by Dr. Mary Sies. The event was held at College Park Community Center

Exhibition wall

For event celebrating Joanne Braxton's donation to Hyattsville Branch Library of her new book.

Author's event at Hyattsville Memorial Library for the work of Joanne Braxton

Exhibit

During presentation on Lakeland in honor of Black History Month. The program was for University of Maryland staff members at the Riggs Center

During Lakeland Heritage Weekend at College Park Community Center

Lakeland : African Americans in College Park displayed in local book store

At Washington Brazilian SDA Church in Lakeland High School site

Concert held at Memorial Chapel, University of Maryland

Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission signature Black History Month Event at Montpelier Arts Center 2009

At First Baptist Church of College Park

During concert at Memorial Chapel. The event was modeled after an event in Lakeland on May 16 1958

At College Park Community Center

Screening and discussion of project report from research on education in Lakeland done by Lakeland Community Heritage Project and University of Maryland American Studies Department, Dr. Mary C. Sies

Exhibition at Montpelier Cultural Arts Center, a Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission facility

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

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At University of Maryland, Riggs Center

During Heritage Weekend at College Park Community Center

Exhibit in Lakeland Room of College Park Community Center

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At event held at Hyattsville library branch. Included were cake, ice cream and jello. The inclusion of jello was a tradition in the Braxton household.

Participating in community worship service on grounds of First Baptist Church on Sunday morning during Lakeland Heritage Weekend

At Washington Brazilian SDA Church site of Lakeland High School

Heritage Weekend