Contributing Institution:
Oakland Public Library::African American Museum and Library at Oakland
Collection Number:
MS 82
Description:
The Justitia Davis papers include scrapbooks, photographs, music and theatrical programs, newspaper clippings, artifacts,
and certificates that document the life and career of actor and music teacher Justitia Davis. The papers are arranged into
three series: Performing arts, Education, and
...
1 search terms found:
...2 Man wearing Los Angeles Raiders
baseball cap [268] circa 1980s 2 Justitia...
Contributing Institution:
Oakland Public Library::African American Museum and Library at Oakland
Collection Number:
MS 175
Description:
The Frank and Diane Davison Home Movie Collection consists of 23 color and b&w, 8mm home movies documenting the family life
of the Davison family during the 1960s. The home movies include 63 minutes of footage of the family camping,
...
1 search terms found:
...Alaska, Arm Forces Day, Frank playing
baseball summer ‘62” [MS175_A8L14] 1962-...
Contributing Institution:
Oakland Public Library::African American Museum and Library at Oakland
Collection Number:
MS 39
Description:
The Ida L. Jackson papers encompass certificates, pamphlets, programs, correspondence, and photographs documenting her activities
as the first African American public school teacher in Oakland and as the founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority on the West
Coast.
1 search terms found:
...2:1 Edward Shivers in Rust College
baseball uniform [131] circa 1915 2:1 Cliff...
Contributing Institution:
Oakland Public Library::African American Museum and Library at Oakland
Collection Number:
MS 67
Description:
The Electra Kimble Price collection consists of a range of materials related to the Kimble and Price families, including photographs,
a genealogy report on the Kimble family and ancestry, military papers, articles on family activities, educational and professional
papers, and
...
1 search terms found:
...Henderson and unknown woman on
baseball field, exchanging award [056] circa 1979...
Contributing Institution:
Oakland Public Library::African American Museum and Library at Oakland
Collection Number:
MS 158
Description:
The Northern California Black Chamber of Commerce (NCBCC) was established in Oakland, California in 1978 by the members of
the United Men of Action, Inc. to promote and support black businesses and black tourism in Northern California. The Northern
California
...
1 search terms found:
...photographs of ceremonies honoring
baseball players Frank Robinson and Willie...
Contributing Institution:
Oakland Public Library::African American Museum and Library at Oakland
Collection Number:
MS 46
Description:
The Tarea Hall and William Pittman Papers includes photographs, correspondence, awards, certificates, financial and legal
records, newspaper clippings, programs, audio recordings, and ephemera documenting the life and career of William Pittman
and Tarea Hall Pittman.
2 search terms found:
...standing outside stadium [1364] 1971 9 View of
baseball game from the stands [...
...1365] 1971 9 View of
baseball game from the stands [1366] 1971 9 William Pittman...
Contributing Institution:
Oakland Public Library::African American Museum and Library at Oakland
Collection Number:
MS 28
Description:
The Eudora Proctor Papers includes photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, musical programs, song books, and legal
and financial records related to Proctor’s career as an entertainer, member of the USO, cosmetologist, and creator of the
Eudora National S.L. E. Organization.
1 search terms found:
...Proctor. Her father, a musician and
baseball player, traveled frequently which...
Contributing Institution:
Oakland Public Library::African American Museum and Library at Oakland
Collection Number:
MS 64
Description:
The Ronald V. Dellums Congressional Papers are evidence of Dellums' 27-year career (1971-1998) as a member of the U.S. House
of Representatives. It includes committee files, constituent correspondence, legislative bills, and personal files relating
to his work and legislative achievements
...
2 search terms found:
...rally, 1988-06-16 undated 398 RVD
baseball/Keith J, 1984-06 undated 398 South...
...07 undated 398 RVD congressional
baseball game, 1984-07 undated 398 RVD/summer...
Contributing Institution:
Oakland Public Library::African American Museum and Library at Oakland
Collection Number:
MS 126
Description:
Photographer Emmanuel Francis (E. F.) Joseph (1900-1979) was born on November 8, 1900 in St. Lucia, West Indies. He was the
first professional African American photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area operating a commercial and studio photography
business in
...
1 search terms found:
...wedding parties, church choirs, and
baseball clubs in Oakland, California during...