Photograph
Mortgage Burning Ceremony
Two men and two women are standing around a plate, over which one man is holding a singed document while another man is holding a match. Caption reads: "Madison, Wis. Dec. 18, 1955. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 548 W. Johnson St. Mortgage-burning ceremony. Left to right: Rev. Joe Dawson, Anna Hines, charter member and widow of first pastor; Mrs. Batie; George Harris." |
Image ID: | 144966 |
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Creation Date: | 12 18 1955 |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | CF 853 |
Original Dimensions: | 5 x 4 inches |
Neckties |
Jewelry |
Rites and ceremonies |
Baptist church buildings |
Clergy |
Indoor photography |
Men |
Women |
African Americans |
Clothing and dress |
Mortgages |
Suits (Clothing) |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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