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Man in garden with possibly agastache (hyssop), fatsia, and dirt path. Ivy covered building, arch, and wooden picket fence in background, approximately 1920s-1930s

 File — Control: VIS 400.003.054, Location: VIS 400.003.054

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains photographs, postcards, stereographs, and slides of Black American gardeners, landscapers, farmers, and their residential gardens, landscapes, yards, and farms, in both rural and urban areas. Included in the series are images of children playing as well as couples and families posing for photographs in gardens and landscapes. These images provide details such as landscape architecture, garden design, plant choices, land use, farming methods, and natural environments. Social and economic conditions are also reflected in these images. Locations are chiefly within the southeastern United States and are noted whenever known. Individual identities are also noted whenever possible.

Dates

  • approximately 1920s-1930s

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

1 black and white photographic print(s)

Language

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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