Michael St. James photograph collection

Descriptive Summary

Title
Michael St. James photograph collection
Identifier
BMRC.HARSH.STJAMES_PHOTO
Repository
Chicago Public Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection, Woodson Regional library
Language
English
Size
2.0 Linear feet
Dates
1890-1920
Creator
St. James, Michael

Biographical/Historical note

Michael St. James, a photographer, collected early images produced by Chicago’s pioneering African American photographers.

Scope and Contents note

The collection includes photographs taken in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Processing Information note

This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2010 September 7 by Bergis Jules.

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