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Samuel S. Pierce and his Mother

Date: 1929
Description: Samuel S. Pierce, (1870-1936) posing with his mother, Hettie (Starks) Pierce (1829-1944). Hettie was 115 when she died. Hettie, Samuel, his wife Mollie, an...
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Samuel S. Pierce at Executive Offices of Governor

Date: 1930
Description: Samuel Pierce is seated at a desk in the executive offices of the Governor.
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East Side High School Class of 1924

Date: 06 1924
Description: A group portrait of the East Side High School graduating class posing in front of the school.
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The Pierce Family Home

Date: 1912
Description: A woman and three children pose in front of the Pierce family's house on Williamson Street. From left to right are Leo Kronenberg, Gertrude Kronenberg, The...
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Theodore Pierce in a Tuxedo

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Description: Ted Pierce poses in a living room near a window. He is wearing a tuxedo, with no jacket.
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NAACP Reception

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Description: A group of people attending the NAACP reception for actor Canada Lee.
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Gordon Boardman

Date: 1970
Description: Candid portrait of Gordon Boardman, who is wearing a white shirt and a kerchief around his neck. There is a double exposure ghost image of him at the botto...
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Theodore (Ted) Pierce

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Description: Ted Pierce poses outdoors with a sweater tied around his shoulders.
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Theodore (Ted) Pierce with a Book

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Description: Ted Pierce dressed in formal attire, including bow tie and sitting in front of a bookcase with a book on his lap.
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Reception for Canada Lee

Date: 10 14 1945
Description: Six people stand near a table with a punch bowl, some posing for the camera and others seeming unaware of it. Caption reads: "Reception for Canada Lee, sta...
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"Elite Club" and Others, East Side High

Date: 1924
Description: Nine young men are posing together, most of them wearing suits. Caption reads: "Elite of the younger set in Madison. Ted second from left, Buck Weaver foot...
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Ben Pierce

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Description: Three-quarter length portrait of a man in long coat and hat, holding what appears to be a book. Caption reads: "Uncle Ben Pierce, oldest brother of Samuel ...
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Dudley Williams

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Description: Professional portrait of Dudley Williams, who was a dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

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