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"Metropolitan Jim Crow Plan Hits Philadelphia"
African-Americans policy holders with the Metropolitan Insurance Company were outraged when they were informed that a separate, "Negroes only," office would be set up for policy holders of color. This plan stated that African-American policy holders…
814 N Hancock Street
Two children play along the street while their mother does laundry. A man lounges in the background and two people look down from the second story windows of the central house. This photograph shows a glimpse of the poor housing conditions southern…
George W. Mitchell Building and Loan Association Has Full Time Office
The article discusses the establishment and open of the George W. Mitchell Building and Loan Association, which was created to honor Mr. Mitchell's legacy. Mitchell was the pioneer of the building and loan associations in Philadelphia. George W.…
Hobson R. Reynolds
Tribune advertisement announcing Hobson R. Reynolds' run for magistrate.
South Philly Leads NAACP Local Drive
An article discussing an aggressive membership drive to raise revenues for Philadelphia's branch of the N.A.A.C.P.
The Berean Story: Matthew Anderson Started School to Aid Negro Youth
This article discusses the establishment of the Berean Manual Training and Industrial School on South College Avenue in North Philadelphia. The article delves into Dr. Anderson's logic behind the establishment of his institution, which was physical…