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Victoria Banks, Second Baptist Church of Detroit

This studio portrait of Victoria Banks is an 8 x 10 black and white photograph by Walter Lawrence Smith.  Victoria Banks was the wife of the Reverend A. A. Banks, Jr.  From 1947 through 1977, Reverend Banks served as the 20th pastor of the Second Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.  A telephone interview with Bobbie [...]

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Mrs. Boyd of Bethel Apostolic Church in Detroit

This studio portrait is a 5 x 7, black & white print of Mrs. Boyd of the Bethel Apostolic Church in Detroit.  Her first name is unknown and efforts to learn more about her from the church were unsuccessful.  Behind her, there is a  floral arrangement of cattails creating a backdrop for the photograph.

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Mrs. Jimmie Barber

This studio portrait of Mrs. Jimmie Barber was printed on a 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 postcard that was never sent.  The folder holding this original image and several others is marked with an address: 201 Alexandrine, APT. 112.  The apartment building is no longer standing, though its former location can be seen on the [...]

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Mrs. James

 
This studio portrait is an 8 x 10, black & white print of a woman identified as Mrs. James residing at 649 Willis.  Little else is known about the subject. 
The Charles H. Wright Museum would like to enlist your help in identifying the people in these photographs.  If you recognize this person, please add to [...]

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Mrs. Florence Jackson

 
This studio portrait is a 4 x 5, black & white print of Mrs. Florence Jackson.  Mrs. Jackson’s photograph was contained in a folder labeled with the address:  5584 Linsdale Street.  Little else is known about the subject.  Do you recognize Mrs. Florence Jackson?  Help us solve the mystery surrounding this individual.
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