Gallery of Unidentified African-American Residents

It is believed that these photographs were taken in Tulsa prior to the Race Massacre.

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A photographic print depicting James T. A. West, an instructor at Booker T. Washington High School, standing outside a house, holding his hat. This man also appears in photo 1989-004-5-31.
“James T. A. West outside of house”
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-29
An older man and woman are standing outside a house. Provenance is unknown; however, it is believed that these photos were taken in Tulsa prior to the Race Riot.
“Unidentified couple outside house”
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-30
A photographic print depicting James T. A. West, an instructor at Booker T. Washington High School with three unidentified men. James T. A. West is also in photo 1989-004-5-29. Provenance is unknown; however, it is believed that these photos were taken in Tulsa prior to the Race Riot.
“James T. A. West outside of house with unidentified men”
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-31
African-American woman and girl sitting on a porch swing, both dressed in coats and hats, by the side of a house.
“Unidentified woman and child on porch swing”
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-32
Photograph of a young African-American girl wearing a white dress, shoes, and hairbow, sitting in a rocking chair in front of steps leading up to a house.
“Unidentified child in rocking chair”
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-33