Photograph Gallery

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A photographic reproduction crop of image 1989.004.5.W25. Looking north towards Greenwood Ave. from Hartford Ave. and the Frisco Tracks (?) "OHS:15583C" written on back.
“Smoke north of Greenwood Avenue from Hartford Avenue,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-34
A photographic reproduction of a photo depicting an African-American photographer wearing his safe conduct badge looking at the ruins of the Midway Hotel. The Goodner-Malone Co. is in the background. "OHS:15583B" written on back.
“Man photographing the aftermath of the Riot,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-35
A photographic reproduction of a photo taken from Boulder Ave. at the NE corner of the Convention Hall (now the Brady Theater). "OHS:15583D" written on back.
“African-American detainees being led by armed guard,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-36
A photographic reproduction of a photo taken of people surveying the damage along Archer and Franklin. The Williams Building is in ruins. "Photographic Archives. Western History Collection, University of Oklahoma" printed on back.
“People surveying the damage,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-37
A photographic reproduction of a photo taken overlooking the intersection of 2nd St. and Cincinnati Ave. from the Hotel Tulsa, looking towards the Greenwood District. "G1 of 28" written on back.
“View of smoke in Greenwood District from Hotel Tulsa,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-38
A photographic reproduction of a photo taken of an unidentified grocery being burned. Based on the "[Fre]sh [Groce]ries" sign in the window, the style of building, and the tracks running along the street, this may be Friedman Bros. Groceries at 301 Archer St. "G3 of 28" written on back.
“General Store Burning,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-39
A photographic reproduction of a photo taken looking up Greenwood Ave. from Archer St. The Woods building on the right has not yet burned. "G4 of 28" written on back.
“Greenwood Burning,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-40
A photographic reproduction of a photo taken looking up Greenwood Ave. from Archer St. Based on the burnt out cars, the cables, and relatively intact walls (which have not yet collapsed), this photo was taken fairly early in the cleanup. "G5 of 28" written on back.
“Greenwood in the aftermath of the Riot,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-41
A photographic reproduction of a photo taken looking up Greenwood Ave. "G6 of 28" written on back.
“Greenwood Avenue after the riots,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-42
A photographic reproduction of a photo taken of houses burning during the looting. "G7 of 28" written on back.
“Houses on fire during looting,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-43
A photographic reproduction of a photo taken of the east side of North Detroit Avenue from the top of Standpipe Hill. The houses shown are 511 N. Detroit Ave. (A.J. Smitherman), 507 N. Detroit Ave. (R. T. Bridgewater), 503 N. Detroit Ave. (Mrs. Alice Wright) - 2 story house behind the onlookers. There are people loitering on the porch of 507.
“Smoke behind houses on North Detroit Avenue,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-44
A photographic reproduction of a photo taken of the northern end of the east side of North Detroit Avenue from the side of Standpipe Hill. The houses shown are [unknown], 541 N. Detroit, 537 N. Detroit (Thomas R. Gentry), 531 N. Detroit (E. C. Woods), and 523 N. Detroit (Dr. A. C. Jackson) at the far right. "G9 of 28" written on back.
“Residential Section on fire,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-45
A photographic reproduction of a photo taken of the northern end of the east side of North Detroit Avenue from the top of Standpipe Hill. The houses shown are 511 N. Detroit Ave. (A.J. Smitherman), 507 N. Detroit Ave. (R. T. Bridgewater). Basement of 503 N. Detroit Ave. on right. Mt. Zion Baptist Church lies in ruins in mid-background. Booker T. Washington High School on the left. "G10 of 28" and "See F8 without" written on back.
“Devastation after the Riots,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-46
A photographic reproduction of a photo taken of the Crowd looking North up Elgin Ave. from Davenport St, watching the Mt. Zion Baptist Church burn "G11 of 28" written on back. Title supplied by cataloger.
“Mt. Zion Baptist Church on fire,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-47
A photographic reproduction of a photo taken of the crowd looking North up Elgin Ave. from Davenport St, watching the Mt. Zion Baptist Church burn. Title supplied by cataloger from writing on the front. "G12 of 28" written on back. Note on back: "Photograph no. 25 in the Clark Blue collection in the Western History Collection, University of Oklahoma..."
“$85,000 Negro Church on fire,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-48
A photographic reproduction of a photo taken looking over the ruins of 507 N. Detroit at Booker T. Washington High School. Tulsa Pressed Brick Co. off to the left. Title supplied by cataloger. "G13 of 28" written on back.
“Burned houses by Booker T. Washington High School,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-49
A photographic reproduction of a photo taken ofTulsa burning near railroad tracks. "G15 of 28" written on back. Title written on back.
“Smoke-R.R. Tulsa,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-50
A photographic reproduction. This was taken at the intersection of Boston Avenue and the Frisco tracks, a center of the nighttime gun battle. "G16 of 28" written on back of this photograph.
“Smoke billowing behind the Frisco tracks,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-51
A photographic reproduction of a photo taken of Greenwood Ave. and Archer St. Note that while the building on the left (Woods Bldg. 101-107 N. Greenwood) has not yet been burned and is being looted, the rest of the east side of Greenwood has been burned. "G17 of 28" written on back. Title written on front. Photographer has not been identified.
“Race Riot Tulsa,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-52
A photographic reproduction of a photo taken of dead man was lying on a brick paved street at night. He was likely killed in the early part of the riot, the evening of 31 May, or early in the morning of the 1st. "G18 of 28" written on back. Title written on back.
“Night image of unidentified man on street,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-53
A photographic reproduction depicting an unidentified man lying between some tracks and a fence. This same body appears in 4 photographs (1989.004.5.15, 1989.004.5.54, 1989.004.5.s9 1989.004.5.S11). Based on correlating information from these images, the body was lying along the north side of the main Frisco tracks, just west of Cincinnatti Ave. Digital image has been modified from the original for clarity. "G19 of 28" written on back.
“Unidentified man’s body,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-54
A photographic reproduction of a photo taken of burned corpse. A burned motorcycle lies against a tree. This body appears in photos 1989.004.5.14, 1989.004.5.55, and 1989.004.5.S10. "G21 of 28" written on back (struck out). Title written on front.
“Dead,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-55
A photographic reproduction of a photo taken of corpse in the street with a sheet, or piece of paper covering his face. This body appears in photos 1989.004.5.6, 1989.004.5.57, and 1989.004.5.W18. "G23 of 28" written on back (struck out). Title written on front.
“Dead body covered with sheet,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-56
A photographic reproduction of a photo taken of people at the east side of McNulty park. "G25 of 28" written on back (struck out). Title written on front.
“African-Americans being detained,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-57
A photographic reproduction. There is a different copy of this image made as a postcard (1989.004.5.12). A large group of people are being escorted by several men in civilian attire with an automobile alongside. They have just crossed the tracks and are passing in front of the Continental Supply Co. (offices at 19 S. Main). There is an issue with this image since while the Continental Supply Co. on the south side of the tracks, the address is on the east side of the street. The structures in the rest of the image are also not consistant with this being that part of Main St. Title is taken from the writing on the face of the postcard. "G26 of 28" written on back of this photograph.
“National Guards taking Negroes to ball park for protection. Race Riot at Tulsa,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-58
A photographic reproduction. Image of smoke hanging over Tulsa and neighborhoods in ruins. "G28 of 28" written on back of this photograph.
“Smoke over Tulsa,” June 1, 1921
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-59
A postcard depicting the front of Booker T. Washington High School, 1948, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Written on the back "Reorder from Johnson's Workshop, 408 E. 40th Pl. N., Tulsa, OK, 74106, (918) 425-5075/582-1481", and a Rudisill North Regional Library stamp on back.
“Booker T. Washington High School, 1948, Tulsa, Oklahoma” A postcard depicting the front of Booker T. Washington High School, 1948, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Coll. No. 1989-004-5-60