Smith Collection

The negatives were taken by James Thomas Smith of Lynchburg's African American community. He worked for the railroad
and did photography as a hobby. The donor found the negatives in the basement of Mr. Smith's home, her grandfather, who lived
in the area of Federal Street. Ca. 1940s-1960s

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Getting a Trophy II (00984)

A negative of seven unidentified people at a function. One is receiving a trophy. Donated in an envelope that reads "Thur. 21 1969 June. 3 Insurance Co' s contest LUA Hut." Seated at the table on the left is O.C. Cardwell and his wife.

Lynchburg people O.C. Cardwell African American Smith Collection Celebration 1960's 1969 June 21 1969 men women insurance unidentified

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