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Series I: Residential, 1880-2021

 Series

Scope and Contents

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

  • 1880-2021

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

341 item(s) (285 black and white photographic prints, 35 color photographic prints, 15 postcards, four stereographs, and two glass slides)

Language

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

Contact:
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Atlanta GA 30305
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