James Adams

At dedication of James Adams Park

In 1946 Maseo Campbell built this house on Navahoe Street, where he and his wife Elizabeth Hicks Campbell raised their six children. Campbell's first cousin Willie Campbell lived in the house to the left. Their other cousins Mary and Wilbur Brower lived to the right, just out of view. After the death of Mr. Campbell, Elizabeth married James Adams. The couple made their home at the Navahoe Street residence. James was also a cousin of Maseo.

James Adams and Maseo Campbell, like many young family men of Lakeland, were members of the community’s baseball team. These two gentlemen, shown in the late 1950s, were both teammates and cousins. The popularity of the games diminished in the 1970s, and Lakeland stopped fielding a team late in that decade. (Courtesy of Elizabeth Hicks Campbell Adams.)

Widow of James Adams speaks during dedication of James Adams Park

For Veterans' Memorial on Baltimore Avenue in College Park With shelves from left to right are James Adams, unknown, unknown and Mayor Joseph Page

On Navahoe Street

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.

Nine Wonders Social Club event

James Adams and Elizabeth Hicks Campbell Adams at event sponsored by the Nine Wonders Social Club

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.

Family members of James Adams at the dedication of James Adams Park in Lakeland. The park is located on Berwyn House Road where it crosses Rhode Island Avenue

An oral history interview conducted with Clarice Briscoe during Lakeland Heritage Weekend 2007. Both on Omeka and on the hard drive from Mary Sies in the 'LCHP-II, Jan 2011 > 15September_audio' folder. The interviewer does not state her name on the audio, and there is no date given. Split across two audio files: brisco_1.mp3 (25:05) and brisco_2.mp3 (5:30)

Informal portrait

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.