May day court photograph
Lucy F. Simms School
Dresses
Young women
Girls
Stairs
Children
A photo of a group of young people (the May Day celebration court) posed on the stairs of the Lucy F. Simms School. Labels identify them as Jimmy Washington, Ementha Buck, Ardell Curry, Gerald Harris, Sarah Sampson, Loretta Carter, Margaret Buck, Mary Johnson, Joyce Martin, and Elsie Martin.
Billo Harper(?)
James Madison University Libraries
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black-and-white photographs
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Doll Theatre
Children
Young women
Girls
Dolls
Dresses
A photo of students from the Lucy F. Simms School posing with dolls during the Doll Theatre, an event used to educate students about different cultures. From back, left: Elaine Rhodes. Back, right: Ardell Curry. Front, left: Helen James, Patricia Winston, Mary Anne Washington, Marian Williams, Linda Whitelow.
Billo Harper
James Madison University Libraries
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black-and-white photographs
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Diving into Harris Pool
Swimming pools
Young men
Young adults
A photo of Alfred Howard, Jr. diving into the Harris pool while Charles Byrd (left), Ardell Curry and Ronald Madden (back) watch on. The pool was built thanks to the fundraising efforts of Mr. Kent Frances.
Howard Curry
James Madison University Libraries
1957
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black-and-white photographs
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