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A military drill; The winning company at the M Street High School, Washington, D.C.

A military drill; The winning company at the M Street High School, Was...

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Frederick Douglass Memorial Home; Cedar Hill, Anacostia, Washington, D.C.

Frederick Douglass Memorial Home; Cedar Hill, Anacostia, Washington, D...

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The Suburban Gardens. - A black and white photo of people walking down a street

The Suburban Gardens. - A black and white photo of people walking down...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an amusement park, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Negro bus-boy dishwashers, Investment Pharmacy, Washington, D.C., July 1941.

Negro bus-boy dishwashers, Investment Pharmacy, Washington, D.C., July...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A Commencement - Day at Howard University.

A Commencement - Day at Howard University.

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A Theatrical Company. - A group of women standing next to each other

A Theatrical Company. - A group of women standing next to each other

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an amusement park, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The Elks on Dress Parade.

The Elks on Dress Parade.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an amusement park, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The Howard University Varsity Basketball Team.

The Howard University Varsity Basketball Team.

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An up-to-date store; An example of mercantile success, showing possibility and prosperity, owned and operated by A.H.  Underdown, Washington, D.C.

An up-to-date store; An example of mercantile success, showing possibi...

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Glimpses of the work of the Social Settlement, Washington, D.C.

Glimpses of the work of the Social Settlement, Washington, D.C.

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Celebration of The Abolition of Slavery in the District of Columbia by the Colored People, in Washington, April 19, 1866

Celebration of The Abolition of Slavery in the District of Columbia by...

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The baby shack at Camp Pleasant.

The baby shack at Camp Pleasant.

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of camp, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Pennsylvania Avenue from the Treasury, S.E. to the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C..

Pennsylvania Avenue from the Treasury, S.E. to the United States Capit...

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United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th century.

United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Washington DC. US Government f...

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Prof. R.T. Greener, Consul to Vladistock, Russia.

Prof. R.T. Greener, Consul to Vladistock, Russia.

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The Annual Dance of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.

The Annual Dance of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an amusement park, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Judge Robert H. Terrill [Terrell].

Judge Robert H. Terrill [Terrell].

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A black and white photo of a group of people, Drugstore window, Washington, D.C

A black and white photo of a group of people, Drugstore window, Washin...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A person standing in front of a table full of magazines, Magazine stand, Washington, D.C., 1938

A person standing in front of a table full of magazines, Magazine stan...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of worker, marketplace, vendor, 1930s, Great Depression, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

United States Capitol. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th century.

United States Capitol. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th c...

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Bronzed Door, (In United States Capitol.)

Bronzed Door, (In United States Capitol.)

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Dr. John R. Francis [recto]. - Public domain dedication image, book by Booker T. Washington
The following table gives the number of college graduates, male and female, and the Negro population of these States and the District of Columbia for 1900.

The following table gives the number of college graduates, male and fe...

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The Howard-Lincoln Struggle.

The Howard-Lincoln Struggle.

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United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Washington DC stereoscope card, 19th century.

United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Washington DC stereoscope card...

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

J. A. Simms; Efficient Secretary of Metropolitan Church.

J. A. Simms; Efficient Secretary of Metropolitan Church.

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St. Luke's Choir, Washington, D.C.

St. Luke's Choir, Washington, D.C.

Picryl description: Public domain image of composite portrait page, or group portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions

The Citizens' Golf Club.

The Citizens' Golf Club.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph group portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Golfers at the Country Club.

Golfers at the Country Club.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a golf course, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A crowd witnessing the Howard-Lincoln football game; Thanksgiving Day, 1926.

A crowd witnessing the Howard-Lincoln football game; Thanksgiving Day,...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a stadium, public building, sports arena, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A couple of cars that are parked in the snow, Snow storm, Washington, D.C

A couple of cars that are parked in the snow, Snow storm, Washington, ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

An old photo of a woman and two dogs in a store window, Gift shop window, Washington, D.C

An old photo of a woman and two dogs in a store window, Gift shop wind...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bronzed Door, (In United States Capitol.)

Bronzed Door, (In United States Capitol.)

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

A black and white photo of a group of people on a train, People in streetcar, Washington, D.C

A black and white photo of a group of people on a train, People in str...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bronzed Door, (In United States Capitol.)

Bronzed Door, (In United States Capitol.)

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Rev. W. V. Tunnel, D.C. - Public domain portrait print

Rev. W. V. Tunnel, D.C. - Public domain portrait print

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Scenes at the Howard Playground.

Scenes at the Howard Playground.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an amusement park, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Rear stairs of apartment house, L Street, N.W., Washington, D.C

Rear stairs of apartment house, L Street, N.W., Washington, D.C

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A black and white photo of a store front, Buildings, L Street, Washington, D.C

A black and white photo of a store front, Buildings, L Street, Washing...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Capable office staff; Bookkeeping department; National Benefit Association, Washington, D.C.

Capable office staff; Bookkeeping department; National Benefit Associa...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an office, table, bureau, desk, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th century.

United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.. Washington DC. US Government ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, free to use, no copyright restrictions

United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th century.

United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Washington DC. US Government f...

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th century.

United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Washington DC. US Government f...

Picryl description: Public domain image of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Sixteen former slave states and the District of Columbia.

Sixteen former slave states and the District of Columbia.

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The late Rev. Alexander Crummell, D.D., LL.D.

The late Rev. Alexander Crummell, D.D., LL.D.

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Mothers, children and other scenes at Camp Pleasant.

Mothers, children and other scenes at Camp Pleasant.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an amusement park, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th century.

United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Washington DC. US Government f...

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Student social workers in a Washington Alley.

Student social workers in a Washington Alley.

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Refining and Christian influence; The reading room in the Y.M.C.A. Washington, D.C.; the young men are studious and deeply interested in their educational and Christian work.

Refining and Christian influence; The reading room in the Y.M.C.A. Was...

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E.E. Cooper, editor "Colored American," Washington, D.C.

E.E. Cooper, editor "Colored American," Washington, D.C.

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Wrecking building, I Street, Washington, D.C

Wrecking building, I Street, Washington, D.C

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Laying the Corner Stone of the United States Capitol, by President Washington, Sept. 18, 1793.

Laying the Corner Stone of the United States Capitol, by President Was...

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Isaac Myers., professor, scientist
An elegant and well-appointed library; An interior view in the home of a noted physician, Doctor George Cabaniss, Washington, D.C.

An elegant and well-appointed library; An interior view in the home of...

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Masters of melody; "The Washington Trio", noted for harmony and rhythm in the rendering of musical composition.

Masters of melody; "The Washington Trio", noted for harmony and rhythm...

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Recreation and amusement among Negroes in Washington, D.C. : a sociological analysis of the Negro in an urban environment; By William H. Jones, Professor of Sociology in Howard University. [Title page]

Recreation and amusement among Negroes in Washington, D.C. : a sociolo...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an amusement park, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th century.

United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Washington DC. US Government f...

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Bronzed Door, (In United States Capitol.)

Bronzed Door, (In United States Capitol.)

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

The Lincoln Congregational Temple Sunday School Picnic.

The Lincoln Congregational Temple Sunday School Picnic.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A formal banquet; The Martinique Club.

A formal banquet; The Martinique Club.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an amusement park, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Entrance to apartment, Eighteenth and L Streets, Washington, D.C

Entrance to apartment, Eighteenth and L Streets, Washington, D.C

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Shop window. L Street N.W., Washington, D.C

Shop window. L Street N.W., Washington, D.C

Picryl description: Public domain image of people, meeting, eating, drinking, food, beverage, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th century.

United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Washington DC. US Government f...

Picryl description: Public domain image of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Pennsylvania Avenue from the Treasury, S.E. to the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C..

Pennsylvania Avenue from the Treasury, S.E. to the United States Capit...

Picryl description: Public domain image from Robert Dennis collection of stereoscopic prints, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

United States Capitol. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th century.

United States Capitol. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th c...

Picryl description: Public domain image of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, free to use, no copyright restrictions

United States Capitol. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th century.

United States Capitol. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th c...

Picryl description: Public domain image of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, free to use, no copyright restrictions

United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th century.

United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.. Washington DC. US Government ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, free to use, no copyright restrictions

United States Capitol. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th century.

United States Capitol. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th c...

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Laying the Corner Stone of the United States Capitol, by President Washington, Sept. 18, 1793.

Laying the Corner Stone of the United States Capitol, by President Was...

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Dr. John R. Francis [verso]., book by Booker T. Washington

Dr. John R. Francis [verso]., book by Booker T. Washington

Public domain scan of a manuscript related to African American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Lunch period at Camp Pleasant. African-American experience

Lunch period at Camp Pleasant. African-American experience

Picryl description: Public domain image of a classroom, college auditorium, school, students, teacher, teaching, studying, education, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A couple of cars that are parked in the snow, Snow storm, Washington, D.C

A couple of cars that are parked in the snow, Snow storm, Washington, ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Shop window. L Street N.W., Washington, D.C

Shop window. L Street N.W., Washington, D.C

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th century.

United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Washington DC. US Government f...

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