Miss West Virginia & Court
Item
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Source
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William and Mary Jackson Collection
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Creator
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Unknown
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Title
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Miss West Virginia & Court
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Date
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1936
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Description
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Outdoor portrait of three young African American women seated together on a stone bench in front of a brick school building in 1936. The women are identified as members of the Miss West Virginia court: Eddie Mae Stubbs (left), Dot Bradshaw (center, Miss West Virginia), and Violet Burks (right). They sit close together, smiling toward the camera, dressed in fashionable mid-1930s dresses with softly waved hairstyles typical of the period.
The photograph captures a moment of camaraderie and pride among the young women during a community pageant event. Informal yet composed, the image reflects the social networks and celebratory traditions that brought young Black women together through school, community events, and local recognition.
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Type
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Image
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Subject
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African American women
Beauty pageants
Friendship
Community celebrations
Young women
1930s African American life
African American college life
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Format
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5 × 7 inch black-and-white photograph.
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Rights
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This image is made available for research and educational use. Reproduction or publication requires permission from the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History.
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Rights Holder
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Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, Fulton County Library System
