Contents
- Descriptive Summary
- Scope and Content
- Conditions for Access
- Conditions Governing Use
- Preferred Citation
- Acquisition Information
- Custodial History
- Related Material
- Indexed Terms
- Exhibits Note
Collection Access
Morris Williams family photograph collection
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Morris Williams family photograph collection
- Dates
- 1930-1949
- Identifier
- 1995.0275
- Creator
- Creator
- Butts, Cora , Butts, Jane , Edwards, Celia , Johnson,Prof , Samon, Junius , Slovall, C. L. , Williams, Annie(Annie Simpson) , Williams, J. LeVelle , Williams, Lacey Kirk, 1871-1941 , Williams, Levi W. , Williams, Morris , Williams, Morris W. , Williams, Ruth E. (Ruth Polk) , Williams family
- Size
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17 photographic prints :
b&w ;8 x 10 in. or smaller.
- Size
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1 photographic print :
hand col. ;8 x 10 in.
- Size
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2 photomechanical prints :
halftone photomechanical print ;10 x 14 in. or smaller.
- Size
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1 album (including 2 cartes de visite, 4 tintypes) ;
5 x 7 in.
- Language
- Material is in English unless otherwise noted.
Scope and Content
Includes visual materials related to the Morris Williams family, an African American family that came to Chicago (Ill.) in the 1920s. Includes two portraits of L. K. Williams, pastor of Olivet Baptist Church (Ill.), and a group portrait of members of the church including Willa. One halftone print shows the church. One portrait shows the Williams family, Morris and Annie, and their children, Morris Jr., Levi, and Willa, prior to their move to Chicago. Also includes photographs and snapshots of unidentified family members and friends. One snapshot shows Willa and Morris Williams Jr. (in uniform) with an unidentified person. Another snapshot shows Morris G, Willa, and Junius Samon in from of Olivet Baptist Church. Card photograph album is labeled J. B. Williams of Bryan (Tex.) (1885-ca. 1890). Includes portraits of Cora Butts, Jane Butts and child, Celia Edwards (male), Prof. Johnson, and C. L. Slovall(?). Open spaces in the album are filled with magazine and newspaper illustrations.
Conditions for Access
To examine the album containing tintypes, it is necessary to make an advance appointment by email to Research@chicagohistory.org or by U.S. mail to the Research Center. Tintypes may be handled only by conservation staff of Chicago History Museum.
Conditions Governing Use
Contact the archives for more information on licensing and permissions for use and reproduction.
Preferred Citation
A common citation for archives is as follows: Item, Folder number and/or title, Box number, Collection title, ID number, Repository name, location.
Acquisition Information
Williams, J. LeVelle1995.0275, Gift.Custodial History
Gift of J. LeVelle Williams, 1995 (1995.0275).
Indexed Terms
- Butts, Cora
- Butts, Jane
- Edwards, Celia
- Johnson, -- Prof
- Samon, Junius
- Slovall, C. L.
- Williams, Annie -- (Annie Simpson)
- Williams, J. LeVelle
- Williams, Lacey Kirk, -- 1871-1941
- Williams, Levi W.
- Williams, Morris
- Williams, Morris W.
- Williams, Ruth E. -- (Ruth Polk)
- Williams family
- Williams family
- Olivet Baptist Church (Chicago, Ill.)
- African Americans -- Illinois -- Chicago
- African Americans -- Religion
- Churches -- Illinois -- Chicago
- Clergymen
- Families -- Illinois -- Chicago
- Chicago (Ill.) -- Social life and customs
- Portrait photographs
- Cartes de visite
- Halftone photomechanical prints
- Gelatin silver prints
- Tintypes
Exhibits Note
Portrait of the Morris Williams family was used on the cover of Chicago History, Spring 1995.