William Still Collection, Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection, Temple University Libraries
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William Still Collection, Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection, Temple University Libraries
Collection Items
AME Book Concern Building
Located at 631 Pine Street, The AME Book Concern was the oldest print shop in the country that was owned and operated by African Americans. The building also housed the Christian Recorder, the oldest African American newspaper
Why I am Voting Republican
A political advertisement in order to convince African Americans to vote Republican. Asks African Americans to compare principles and practices of the Republican and Democratic Parties in order to help determine which party to support. Lists reasons…
Daily Vacation Bible School
A photograph of the Daily Vacation Bible School, with a number of African American children posing outside the Berean Church for a picture. Taken in 1920, a coed bible school with children of varying ages and African American teachers.
Citizens' and Southern Bank and Trust Co.
Board members of the Citizens & Southern Bank, including James Irvin, Major R. R. Wright Sr, Harriet Lemon, W.C Williamson, D.H Sims, Emanuel C. Wright, Walter C. Beckett, William Newman, and R.R Wright Jr.
Here's Why Negroes Are Voting Democratic
An ad which lists reasons why African Americans to vote Democratic instead of Republican. Lists positive aspects and reasons why African Americans should vote Democratic, as well as negative reasons why African Americans should not vote Republican.
Meeting of Negro Pastors
A photo of African American Pastors meeting in the Mayor's reception room in 1930. The meeting discussed the relief of the "unfortunate negro men and their families."
Check, The People's Savings Bank (front)
A check from The People's Savings Bank of Philadelphia, to the order of John Asbury for $17.
Accepting the Proposition: Citizens' and Southern Banking Co. (flyer back)
Application for purchase of shares in Citizens' and Southern Bank.
A Half a Million Dollar Proposition: Citizens' & Southern Banking Co. (flyer front)
An announcement of the expansion of Citizens' & Southern Banking Co. and the sale of publicly available shares.
Letter, Smith for President Inter-racial Committee
A letter from Mercer L. Lewis requesting attendance to an upcoming Inter-Racial Committee Meeting.
Letter, Smith for President Inter-racial Committee
A letter from Mercer L. Lewis requesting attendance to an upcoming Inter-Racial Committee Meeting.
Check, Waller Anderson
A check of nine dollars drafted on December 28, 1917 to Berean Institute. The check was not approved until January 10, 1918.
Mourning at the tomb of Richard Allen
Black men and women at tomb of Richard Allen at Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church