Collection: Walter Pantovic Slavery and African American History Collection / Contributing Institution: Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston / Media Type: Images - Lowcountry Digital Library Catalog Search Search Results

Start Over Collection Walter Pantovic Slavery and African American History Collection ✖ Contributing Institution Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston ✖ Media Type Images ✖

1. Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson

Date:: 1947
Description:: A photograph of Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson at the Apollo in 1947 with dancers flanking him on either side.

2. Portrait of an African American Girl

Date:: 1942-05-31
Description:: A paper photo portrait of an African American girl wearing a dress. The date "May 13, 1942" is stamped on the back of the picture.

3. Photo of Two African American Soldiers

Date:: 1900 and 1950
Description:: A paper photo of two African American soldiers standing in front of a military truck with a covered back.

4. Photo of Mable Montgomery [?]

Date:: 1900 and 1950
Description:: Carte de visitephoto of an African American woman standing in front of a window wearing a skirt suit. 'Rensler's 527 Central Ave. Cin' is printed on the bottom of the photo. A poem is written on the back of the photo with the name Mable Montgomery.

5. Photo of an African American Boy

Date:: 1900 and 1950
Description:: A paper photo of an African American boy wearing a sweater standing in front of a brick wall.

6. Photo of an African American Man Posing Next to a Military Truck

Date:: 1900 and 1950
Description:: A paper photo of an African American man in uniform standing next to a military truck.

7. Photo of William Cullen Bryant

Date:: 1872-01-20
Description:: Carte de visite portrait of William Cullen Bryant. "William Cullen Bryant. January 20th, 1872" written on back.

8. James Fortiner Letter

Date:: 1863-03-08
Description:: [Page 1] Fortiner opens the letter by expressing how much he misses Emma, to whom he is writing. He then states that he wishes he did not have to fight an abolitionist's war.[Page 2] Fortiner states his love for Emma and laments over his misfortune and the death of friends. [Page 3] Fortiner closes his letter by professing his love for Emma again and suggesting topics to discuss and hoping that his letter will reach her this time.