Lakelanders George Smith and Mary Ann Campbell began their married life on Saturday, June 5, 1965, at Embry A.M.E. Church. The bride chose to honor her grandmother, Ethel Hicks Claiborne, by selecting her birthday as the date for her nuptials. During the reception in the church parish hall, the wedding party assembled for the photograph above.
Embry AME Church
Embry A.M.E. Church’s Junior Choir is shown here circa 1965 with their pastor, Rev. Robert H. Baddy. The group served under the direction of Dessie Randall Thomas and was accompanied by Janet Randall on the piano. A member of the group recalls, “The recollection of those old hymns I learned as a child has helped me through many difficult times. Their lyrics have been a continual reminder of God’s love and promises.”
Sanctuary
Lakeland Road
Embry AME Church
Members of the congregation of the First Baptist Church of College Park gathered for this photograph in June 2006, during the celebration of their 116th anniversary. Their pastor, Rev. Stephen L. Wright Sr., is second from the left in the second row. His wife, Linda, is to his left.
Communion Stewardess with pastor, Rev. Dessie Carter. The are front far left to right Dessie Carter, Julia Mack Carroll, unknown, Deloris Parker rear left to right are unknown, unknown, Christine Gray and Agnes Randall.
Various poems, all religious.
Three images from event at First Baptist Church in image top left is pastor, Rev. Milton Covington at the head of the table. Picture bottom shows Hattie Sandidge and other parishioners in the kitchen
Delpine and Maxine Gross ride pony during event at Embry AME Church In addition to good, home-cooked food and the opportunity to visit with friends and family members, on this day in 1963 there was the added attraction of pony rides. Here Delphine and Maxine Gross share a ride, Their father Elwood is barely seen here overseeing the operation along with Mildred Gray. The pony is lead by Lester Gray.
Women's Day
Rev. Dessie Carter, Spencer Briscoe, Betty Greene, Dessie Thomas, Shirley Anderson, jean Matthews, Lester Gray, Thomas Randall, Janet Gillians, Bubby Brown, Florence Lee, Vera Matthews, Fanny Douglas, James. Clemens
Embry AME Church
At the head of the table is Charles Carroll going left are Dervey Lomax, John "Happy" Webster and Shirley Anderson
Reverend Dessie L. Carter, pastor of Embry A.M.E. Church for 26 years, leading it through its 100th anniversary in 2003. He left a resounding impact upon the church and the surrounding community.
Located on Lakeland Road
An oral history interview conducted with James Edwards during Lakeland Heritage Weekend 2007. Mr. Edwards remembers Lakeland as a place that had a lot of things to do for African Americans of all ages, which were not available in other communities. His family lived in Lakeland for three generations, and he discusses the fact that his generation did not have the opportunity to live in Lakeland. Mr. Edwards believes that urban renewal did not have to go the way that it did in Lakeland and that the community was fooled. Can be contacted by phone for further information. Note: Very short because beginning of interview appears to be cut off or unrecorded. Starts with some of the last questions asked to other participants and doesn’t have the beginning general information
At Embry AME Church
On Sunday, September 22, 2008, more than 200 people gathered at the “heart of Lakeland,” the intersection of Lakeland Road and 51st Avenue, between two historic churches, for Lakeland Heritage Day, a time of celebration and remembrance. The focus for that year’s celebration was the importance of religious life in the heritage of Lakeland. The featured event of the festivities was an outdoor worship service with participants from all of Lakeland’s churches: the First Baptist Church of College Park, the Embry African Methodist Episcopal Church, the Washington Brazilian Seventh-day Adventist Church, and the Salvation African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Pastor David Barrozo of the Washington Brazilian S.D.A. Church and the Rev. Dr. Edna Canty Jenkins of Embry A.M.E. Church were photographed during the event.
Sunday dinner was the most special meal of the week and it was a true occasion to have the preacher as guest. Just such a meal is picture here when Rev. Robert H. Baddy was the guest of George Henry and Agnes Gross in their Cloud Avenue home. Rev. Baddy is seated center with Mr. Gross to on the right and the sister of Mrs. Gross Sarah is on the left.
Embry AME Church
The exterior pages of the brochure, detailing the reunion. There is also an "In memoriam" section for students and school faculty who had passed away beforehand. The interior pages of the brochure - with a short history of Lakeland Junior/Senior High School, the program, and a list of the members of the class.
Embry AME Church There is another image of this group in the archive
Delphine and Maxine Gross
Contains a cover page - memorial service was held at First Baptist Church in Lakeland on Feb 28, 1995. Also contains an obituary, order of service, acknowledgements and a short prayer. William "Willie" Campbell, whose memorial service brochure is also in this folder, was one of James' pallbearers.
Embry AME Church
Seated facing camera is Vera Claiborne and Charles Carroll is standing
Reginal Gaskins, Alvin Seldon and Dean Matthews members of Children's Choir at Embry AME Church
Embry senior usher board 1962
First Baptist Church Choir during Heritage Weekend Sunday service at Washington Brazilian SDA Church the site of Lakeland High School
Group with Rev Preston Britton 1955-56. Usher Day Macedonia A.M.E. Church preached by Rev Britton.