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Photographs with this tag are copyrighted under Title 17 of US Code. The photograph is a reproduction from the collections of the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS). These photographs can only be used for reference only and may not be reproduced or sold without written permission.

Found in 32 Collections and/or Records:

Gathering at [the] Construction of St. James AME Church, circa 1948

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: 006.03.01.9
Scope and Contents

Black and white photo of a large crowd gathered at 624 Central Ave. West in St. Paul, MN to see the contruction of a church.

Dates: circa 1948

Girls cutting out paper dolls, circa 1945

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: 006.02.07.28
Scope and Contents

Black and white photo of two HQB educators watching over two girls cutting out paper dolls at HQB.

Dates: circa 1945

Golden Ager at Hallie Q. Brown

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: 013.01.01.15
Scope and Contents

Black and white portrait.

Dates: Event: 1944 - 1986; Event: Majority of material found within 1980 - 1985

"Guys and Girls Square Dance Club", 1952

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: 006.02.05.2
Scope and Contents

BW photo of multiple dancing partners in the HQB gymnasium.

Dates: Event: 1952

Hallie Q. Brown Midget Football team, 1951

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 4
Identifier: 006.02.04.
Scope and Contents

Black and white photo of 19 children in football gear standing outside of HQB with their adult coach.

Dates: 1951

"Hallie Q. Brown Operetta, H.M.S. Pinafore", December 1947

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: 006.02.05.1
Scope and Contents

Black and white cast photo of actresses and actors in costume on stage. Identified people present are listed as follows: Emily Clarke, Gene Harris, Marlene McGee, Kenneth Robinson, Pat Harris, Ben Zachary, Camil Williams, Stanley Williams, Joan Pertte, Richard Murphy, Rosie Clemons, Belva Pipes, Dorothy Munston, Marin "Sonny" Scroggins, Barbara Powers, Rosie Mae Johnson, Eddy Armstrong.

Dates: December 1947

Hallie Q. Brown Staff, 1954-1955

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: 006.02.07.22
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of five staff members gathered in the HQB gym, next to a decorated Christmas tree. A handwritten note on the back identifies the HQB staff members as follows:

Alice Onque; Oliver Rhodes; Rev. Del Pino; Lorenzo Carter [and] Frances Clyburn.

Dates: 1954-1955

Hallie Q. Brown Staff, 1935

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: 006.02.07.23
Scope and Contents

Black and white photo of HQB staff gathered around a wooden table, looking at one another. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph identifies those in the photograph as follows:

Standing: Emanuel Roseby; John Douglas [and] Hattie Hall.

Seated: Decil McCoy; Hazel Butler; Ruth Brown; Alverta Coram; Harriet Benjamin; Miss Carden; Billy Griffin [and] Boyd Patrick.

Dates: 1935

Honor roll at Camphor Methodist Church, St. Paul, 1942

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 3
Identifier: 006.03.03.17
Scope and Contents Black and white photograph of three people--an older man, an older woman, and a young man dressed in graduation robes--standing side-by-side. The older man is presenting the young man a plaque which lists honor roll students. The plaque reads as follows: Honor Roll. Serving with United States Armed Forces. Charles Russell; Herbert Russell; James Bradford; Readus Fletcher; Louis Bell; George Holland; Harold Salters; Wally F. Nelson, C.P.S.; Ernest Lynch; Arthur D....
Dates: 1942

HQB Senior Drama Class, circa 1937

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: 006.03.01.7
Scope and Contents Black and white image of a group of teenagers on a stage, each reading a book. Handwritten notation on the back identifies the teachers and class as follows: Back row, left to right: Tully Hickman; Borthea Harris; Richard Stokes; Louis Hargraves; Jack Neal; Benita Edwards; George Brooks; Hazel Butler; Reginald Harris; Dorothy Woodford; Rhoda Lyle; Boyd Datrick and Jerry Hargraves. Sitting: Mrs. Gladys Harris; Ruth Brown; Charleton Moore and Mrs. George...
Dates: circa 1937

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Hallie Q. Brown Community House (553 Aurora Ave) 15
Children 6
Clubs 5
African American educators 3
Early childhood educators 3