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Olivia Townsend
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A woman is holding the handle of an unidentified gardening tool and posing in her yard. Caption reads: "Winning one of six plaques for yard beautification at the Hillside Terrace housing project last week was Mrs. Olivia Townsend, 1441 N. 8th St. Two garden clubs, 14 buildings and 121 individuals were honored by the housing authority."
October 2, 1960
Conklin, James G. (Milwaukee, Wis.)
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WHi 129938
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A Happy Tune
January 19, 1969
Several people are smiling and watching a woman playing a piano. Caption reads: "A HAPPY TUNE — Mrs. Earer Turner played spirituals and jazz for a group of residents from the Hillside Terrace housi...
Junior Homemakers
December 4, 1963
Two girls are focusing on cutting a piece of lace. Caption reads: "Junior homemakers are intent with their work, making Christmas stockings. Delores Taylor, 9, of 817 W. Vliet St., and Rosetta Walt...
Morris Gray
November 14, 1964
A young man is smiling and looking at a jazz trumpeter, of whom only his hands and trumpet can be seen. Caption reads: "Morris Gray, 11, of 2801 N. 11th St., seemed enthralled by Wetzel's jazz trum...
Impoverished Tannery Worker
March 2, 1965
A man is holding a young girl in his arms. She is holding a bag of Geiser's potato chips. Caption reads: "Poverty faces this father's six daughters, 3 to 12 years old, as he approaches the age of 6...
Adam Davis
June 28, 1967
View across desk towards a man talking on a telephone and writing in a notebook. Caption reads: "Adam Davis, who is an insurance salesman, represents the growing Negro middle class."
Officers Lois Amsler and Linda Reaves
August 27, 1987
Two police officers posing together outdoors. Caption reads: "Officers Lois Amsler (left) and Linda Reaves offer advice on personal safety."
