John H. Young Photograph Collection

Descriptive Summary

Title
John H. Young Photograph Collection
Identifier
BMRC.CHM.YOUNG_PHOTOS
Repository
Chicago History Museum
Language
English
Size
0.1 Linear feet
Dates
1911-1977
Creator
Young, John H., 1887-

Scope and Contents note

The John H. Young Photograph Collection includes photographs related to the papers of John H. Young, an African-American born in Georgia who lived in Chicago at 3024 South Ellis Avenue. Images include a portrait of a young African-American man (probably Young) and several unidentifed group portraits of African-Americans, including a church congregation, a school group, and a large group of adults gathered in a living room, possibly for some type of meeting. There is also a group of women and children. Also includes a view of two women standing in front of a row house, possibly 3024 South Ellis, and two girls in a flower garden.

Processing Information note

This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2010 October 8 by Andrew Steadham.

Related Archival Materials note

Within this repository: John H. Young Papers.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Gift of Brenda Bailey, 1995

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