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1948–
Earl W. Stafford, Sr. (born May 14, 1948) is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the founder of The Stafford Foundation, and was inducted into the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans in 2010.
1954–
Earle Stewart Banks Sr. (born June 25, 1954) is an American politician, representing the 67th district in the Mississippi House of Representatives since 1993.
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Earle Wilton Richardson, (1912–1935) was an African-American artist best known for a 1934 oil painting titled Employment of Negroes in Agriculture, created for the Public Works of Art Project. The iconic picture (size 48 × 32 inches) depicts two male and…
undated
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Earring Sketches and Design - "Sister Silver" Neckpiece”.
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPair of clip-on earrings from Mae's Millinery Shop with large amber colored oval faceted rhinestone gem at center, surrounded by small clear square rhinestones. There are metal pressure clasps on the backs.
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Eartha Mary Magdalene White (November 8, 1876 – January 18, 1974) was an American humanitarian, philanthropist, and businesswoman.
August 1948
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn issue of Ebony Magazine from August 1948. On the cover, Nat King Cole and Maria Hawkins Ellington are depicted poolside with the headline "King Cole's Honeymoon in Mexico." Inside, the third of five Pepsi illustrated ads by Jay Jackson: “Don’t be silly,…
September 1948
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn issue of Ebony Magazine from September 1948. On the cover, Esther Williams sits with a "foot doctor to Hollywood stars." Inside, the fourth of five Pepsi illustrated ads by Jay Jackson: “Any you gals got bottle openers?”
October 1948
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn issue of Ebony Magazine from October 1948. On the cover, a child peeks out from behind a column with the headline "Homes Needed for 10,000 Brown Orphans." Inside, the final of 5 Pepsi illustrated ads by Jay Jackson: “Now, I’m sure this is the right…
May 1948
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn issue of Ebony Magazine from May 1948. Inside, a story on the "Brown Hucksters," with facts and figures on the mere 40 African-American public-relations and sales professionals working in the U.S. after World War II. The cover features a color…
June 1948
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe June 1948 issue of Ebony magazine featuring a cover story written by Jackie Robinson. The cover features a large color portrait of Robinson's face as he looks directly at the viewer. He wears a white t-shirt and a navy baseball cap with green under the…
July 1948
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn issue of Ebony Magazine from July 1948. The cover features a color photograph of a smiling life guard with the headline "How a Lady Lifeguard Spots Beach Wolves." Inside, the second of five Pepsi illustrated ads by Jay Jackson: “What’s Pepsi got that we…
November 1948
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn issue of Ebony Magazine from November 1948. On the cover, a woman in a bathing suit posing with her hands behind her neck, with the headline "Holiday in the Tropics, by Langston Hughes." Inside, a Pepsi illustrated ad by Chaso: “Party? Smarty! Pepsi.”
August 1949
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn issue of Ebony Magazine from August 1949. On the cover, Lionel Hampton playing a xylophone. Inside, the second of six campus ads with high-achieving African American students. Featured is Mary Lou Usher of Fisk; also appearing are Ervin Williams and…
September 1949
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn issue of Ebony Magazine from September 1949. On the cover, Sugar Ray Robinson strikes a boxing pose while his second wife, Edna Mae Holly, looks on. Inside, the third of six campus ads with high-achieving African American students. Featured is Elizabeth…
October 1949
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn issue of Ebony Magazine from October 1949. The cover features Lena Horne and Duke Ellington against an orange background. Ellington, in a grey suit, embraces Horne, who wears a burgundy dress with white polka dots. Overlapping with the portrait at…
December 1948
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn issue of Ebony Magazine from December 1948. On the cover, a girl in a red hooded jacket holding a small dog with the headline "Why Every Child Needs a Doctor Today." Inside, a Pepsi illustrated ad by E.C. Stoner: "Twice as Many, Ice as Many, Pepsi."
October 2005
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGEbony magazine, Volume LX, Number 12. This edition honors the life of John H. Johnson, the founder of Johnson Publishing Company, publisher of Ebony magazine. The front cover features a photographic portrait of Johnson. Johnson stands with his forearms…
November 1949
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn issue of Ebony Magazine from November 1949. On the cover, Lillian Mosely poses with Clark Gable with the headline "Secrets of A Hollywood Maid." Inside, the fifth of six campus ads of high-achieving African American students. Featured is Yvonne Moss of…
December 1949
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn issue of Ebony Magazine from December 1949. On the cover, Walter White with wife Poppy Cannon with the headline "Famous Negroes Who Marries Whites." Inside, the final of six campus ads of high-achieving African American students. Featured are Yolande…
June 1964
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn Ebony magazine, June 1964, featuring the cover article, “Annual Vacation Guide: New York World’s Fair,” Vol. XIX No. 8. The front cover features a color photograph of cover models Dolph Prince, Pat Prince, Jeffrey Curtis, and Gail Samuels at the 1964…
August 1987
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA special issue of Ebony magazine published in August 1987 which focused on the black middle class. The cover of the magazine features a man and a woman dressed in business attire. Yellow and white type at center reads: [The New Black Middle Class / Who's…
August 1963
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn Ebony magazine, August 1963, featuring the cover article, “The King Cole Twins,” Vol. XVIII No. 10. The front cover features a color photograph of Nat King Cole, his wife Maria Cole and his twin daughters, Casey and Timolin Cole standing in front of…
September 1963
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn Ebony magazine, September 1963 Special Issue, featuring the cover article, “In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation,” Vol. XVIII No. 11. The front cover features a reproduction of a black-and-white lithograph of…
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