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An article describing the generational employment, starting with Frank Dory, continuing with Charls Dory, and then Delarce Dory, all holding the position of Chef at UMD.

University of Maryland College Park Built in 1941

University of Maryland October 6, 1988

Three Lakelanders worked in the physics department at the University of Maryland as data analysts; their job was to record the results of experiments performed by doctoral students, who used the data in their dissertations. In this 1969 photo are Lucille Giles Sharps, Ethel Dory Lockerman, and Pearl Lee Campbell Edwards.

Workers in a University of Maryland kitchen

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.

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

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

Many departments at the University of Maryland provided stable employment for Lakelanders. Pictured here are, left to right, Pauline Gray and Etelka Lomax preparing meals in the kitchen at the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. Other Lakeland residents, including Saxoline Campbell, Dorothy Holman, and Hazel Thomas, also were employed as cooks and kitchen-service staff for sorority and fraternity houses.

During retirement party at University of Maryland Physical Plant

Folks Made the School

Presentation at Student report event

Willie Johnson worked as a food service manager at the University of Maryland. He eventually bought a home in and moved to Lakeland, where he was fondly remembered for his cooking and for his vegetable garden.

City of College Park and University of Maryland

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

Elwood Gross working at kitchen table at home on Pierce Avenue. Mr. Gross is wearing University of Maryland Physical Plant uniform of gray slacks, white shirt and maroon windbreaker jacket with university crest.

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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.

Charles Carroll served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was called up for service after settling in Lakeland with his wife, Julia Mack Carroll. He was a teacher in the public school system of Washington D.C. and later became a draftsman for the Department of the Navy. After retiring form federal service, he was hired by the University of Maryland as its first African American personnel officer. He retired from that position after a decade. From 1973 to 1979, he represented Lakeland on the College Park City Council.

At University of Maryland

Two basketball clippings about basketball in the Maryland area. The first mentions players and their accomplishments. The second mentions the state playoffs tournament at the University of Maryland's Cole Field House.

Honorees and guests at event recognizing long time employment. Second from left is George Henry Gross. He was awarded for his 45 years of service as an employee of the University of Maryland.

A scrapbook dating from June 1969-1979. Mainly newspaper clippings (obituaries, articles), birthday cards, letter to parents of Lakeland Elementary School children (Pearl Lee Campbell Edwards was a parent of a student), a presentation by Pearl Lee to get Paint Branch built. Newspaper clippings of popular tv program hosts obituaries, events happening in Lakeland community (ex., 'first demolition in Lakeland', 'Lakeland Urban Renewal Project'), response to letter on desegregation plan, editorial on 'Saving Lakeland.'

The community of Lakeland and its members want to preserve its history by and through LHP. The project members plan to display artifacts from collections every year and preserve the past.

African Americans could not attend the University of Maryland until 1954, and few undergraduates of color were admitted until the 1970s. Lakelander Constance Sandidge graduated from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1969. About her graduation she wrote, “I had no idea that I was doing anything out of the ordinary. Our parents instilled in my sisters and me that we could be successful at anything, and they made unbelievable sacrifices to ensure that we would get a firm academic foundation.”

top left Christmas Dinner at Cloud Avenue top right Christmas at Cloud Avenue. Center George Henry and Agnes Gross Christmas morning at son's home on Pierce Avenue. Right Maxine Gross at home on Pierce Avenue. Bottom newspaper clipping on summer program at Lakeland school with UM students

Diamondback Retirement of Delarce "Lock" Dory

Cooks in University of Maryland kitchen

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

The "M" in the traffic circle on Campus Drive has been a landmark on the University of Maryland campus since the 1970s. Its recognition factor is second only to the University Chapel. James Adams of Lakeland was a member of the university's grounds crew for 37 years and was instrumental in the installation of this planting.

Interview transcript Delphine Gross with her grandmother, Agnes Gross for a class in the 1980s Agnes Gross' house was on the land of the College Park Community Center, but was taken bc of eminent domain. They then relocated to a property in on 54th Ave. Agnes Gross is the youngest of 14 siblings. The interview is marked up with notes from the teacher. The first page is the interviewer asking Mrs. Gross about her family, her hometown, and when she was born, more about her background in Murkirk - her schooling, the church she attended, etc. Asking about a nearby school, Mrs. Gross's father's land, and Mrs. Gross's work history. Going into detail about Mrs. Gross's family, what she stored during WWII, and her siblings., More about Mrs. Gross's siblings - then more of her work history. When doing domestic work, she was paid as little as a quarter an hour. Mrs. Gross raised her baby-sitting rate to a flat five dollars, which was somewhat expensive at the time. For context, she also says that you could get the best pork chops for fifty cents. She also speaks on how some things, mainly convenience, are better now than they were when she was younger, and how some things are worse (such as crime). Speaking of how times have changed, such as the segregation in public spaces she faced when she was younger. Also speaking about life during the Depression - you would help anybody who came to your door., Working conditions - people, especially black people, were paid very low wages. Often they'd work until they physically couldn't anymore - she speaks of old women who would "pull themselves up on the streetcar" because they needed the money from working.

The Diamondback publishes a piece on urban renewal in the city of Lakeland. It highlight's the commitment of Lakeland residents to preserving the neighborhood.

In University of Maryland Dining Hall

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 kitchen of University of Maryland around 1912 when it was still Maryland Agricultural College. It was nicknamed "Charles Dory's health resort"; pictured from left to right are Bill Dory (seated), Ferdinand Hughes, Spencer Dory, and Charlie Dory. Many Lakelanders worked here.

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

Presentation at University of Maryland for employee group

Letter to Elwood Gross advising him of award to be given by the University of Maryland for his exceptional service

University of Maryland student tutor with Lakeland elementary student. There is a long history of University of Maryland student volunteer tutoring programs partnering young Lakelanders. In the 1990s and 2000s one of those programs was the Lakeland Stars out of Paint Branch Elementary School. Pictured are a pair of program participants.

Presentation by University of Maryland and Lakeland Community Heritage Project

Top left Rudolph Gross (far left) and Harry Braxton, Jr far right between them are the boarder in the home of George Gross on Cloud Avenue and the boarder in the home of Elwood Gross on Pierce Avenue. "Mr. Ed" boarded with the Gross family on Pierce Avenue. Maxine Gross remembers him as a young married man with small children who stayed with the family during the week while attending school at the University of Maryland. He went home to his family on the weekends. This was a common story in Lakeland at the time. Many Black students were older, male and boarded with families in Lakeland. Other images include vacation photo from a trip to Vermont and graduation photo for the brother of Wilmer Gross, James Richard Sydnor

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University of Maryland Physical Plant

During presentation of class research

At University of Maryland Physical Plant

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

Collection of ice from branch. Gathering of people at lake for ice skating. Washington Post

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

Downtown College Park

University of Maryland and College Park Airport

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

Concert held at Memorial Chapel, University of Maryland

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

At University of Maryland, Riggs Center

The "M" in the traffic circle on Campus Drive has been a landmark on the University of Maryland campus since the 1970s. Its recognition factor is second only to the University Chapel. James Adams of Lakeland was a member of the university's grounds crew for 37 years and was instrumental in the installation of this planting.

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