Auburn Avenue Research Library Digital Exhibits

Items

• Inetz Cameron Stanley Photographs, Graduation Portrait, 1948
• Grady High, ladies basketball, undated
• Grady Municipal Training School for Colored Nurses, Class of 1930
• Grady Hosp. School of Nursing Graduation Class of 1923
• Girls Gym Class Raising Flag, 1943
• Effie Mitchell with Pharmacy School Graduating Class [#1 left on second row ]
• Dean Jean Fairfax, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskeana Yearbook, 1945
  A woman identified as Dean Jean Fairfax sits confidently at her desk in an office setting, likely photographed in 1945 for the yearbook at The Tuskegee Institute. Dressed in a tailored suit with neatly styled hair, she appears composed and professional while surrounded by papers and office materials. The image captures a balance of elegance and authority, reflecting the intellectual labor, leadership, and determination women carried into professional spaces while still maintaining grace and self-possession.
• Unidentified baby girl w/ mother, undated
  A young mother sits holding her infant child in a softly lit studio portrait, likely dating to the 1920s. The mother gazes downward with a calm, attentive expression while the baby looks outward toward the camera. The intimate composition highlights the tenderness of motherhood while also reflecting the quiet endurance, care, and emotional strength required to nurture and protect family during the early twentieth century.
• Two unidentified women (one w/ tennis racquet), undated
  Two African American women stand outdoors beside a tennis racket, dressed in fashionable light-colored dresses and accessories, likely dating to the 1920s. Their poised stance, stylish presentation, and relaxed companionship capture a moment of leisure, confidence, and everyday elegance. The photograph reflects the quiet beauty of Black social life and the importance of recreation, friendship, and self-expression during the early twentieth century.
• Panel from Exhibit (Curatorial Statement)
• Woman & girl walking by creek
  Black-and-white photograph depicting a woman and small child standing outdoors beside a narrow wooden plank bridge over a shallow creek. The woman wears a long light-colored dress with a dark jacket and holds a large leafy branch or bouquet. The child stands nearby in a light-colored coat and dark shoes. Trees, rocks, water, and dense foliage surround the figures, creating a reflective natural setting. The image conveys themes of quiet presence, intimacy, dignity, and gentleness within everyday Black life.
• An Evening with Jocelyn Taylor Event Flyer
  Promotional flyer for a screening and discussion featuring video artist Jocelyn Taylor. Hosted by ZAMI and the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Life, the event highlights artistic representations of African American lesbian identity and challenges to dominant narratives about Black women’s bodies.
• ZAMI Members at Pride Gathering
  Color photograph depicting participants at a Pride or community gathering event, including individuals wearing ZAMI apparel and visible rainbow flags. The image captures expressions of joy, visibility, and collective identity within Black LGBTQ+ community spaces.
• ZAMI Members with Audre Lorde Poster
  Photograph of ZAMI members gathered indoors holding a poster featuring Audre Lorde and one of her quotations. The image reflects the organization’s intellectual and cultural grounding in Lorde’s work and its role in fostering community, identity, and empowerment among Black lesbians.
• ZAMI Audre Lorde Scholarship Recipients
  Group photograph of scholarship recipients and ZAMI members holding award checks from the Audre Lorde Scholarship Fund. The image documents ZAMI’s commitment to education, leadership development, and community support for lesbians of African descent.
• ZAMI Remembers Audre Lorde Event Flyer
  Flyer announcing a commemorative event honoring Audre Lorde, hosted by ZAMI and community partners at the First Existentialist Church in Atlanta. The program reflects the influence of Lorde’s work on Black lesbian feminist thought and community organizing. Sponsored by Charis Books, the First Existentialist Congregation, and Spelman College’s Lesbian/Bisexual Alliance.
• Daughter-in-law (Rheba Butler) and Granddaughter (Darrilyn Selena Butler -holding toy poodle) of Selena Sloan Butler
  Color photograph of Rheba Butler and her daughter, Darrilyn Selena Butler (granddaughter of Selena Sloan Butler), taken in June 1956. The child, dressed in a light-colored dress, holds a toy poodle while being supported by her mother outdoors on a lawn, capturing a tender family moment.
• Albany State College Drill Team
  Photograph of the Albany State College drill team performing, dated October 27, 1979. A line of young women in coordinated uniforms executes a synchronized routine on a field, capturing movement, precision, and school spirit.
• Women in painting class, c. 1940s (2 images)
  Photographs of two women participating in a painting class, circa 1940s. Each woman works at an easel in a classroom studio, surrounded by art supplies and instructional materials. The scene highlights artistic training, concentration, and creative expression in an educational setting.
• Unidentified Girl Having Tea Party w/ Toys, undated
  Photograph of an unidentified young girl hosting a tea party with toys, circa 1950s. The girl stands at a small table set with miniature dishes, surrounded by dolls, a teddy bear, and other toys in a neatly arranged bedroom, capturing a moment of imaginative play and childhood.
• Unidentified Girl at Cash Register, undated
  Photograph of an unidentified young girl standing at a cash register in a grocery store, circa 1960s. She wears an apron and appears to be operating the register, surrounded by packaged goods and food items, suggesting participation in work or play within a retail setting.
• Three Young Ladies in Party Dresses, undated
  Photograph of three young women seated at a table in party dresses, circa 1950s. The women wear formal evening attire and appear relaxed, holding drinks and socializing, capturing a moment of leisure and youthful elegance.
• Spelman Students Study World Events, c. 1942
  Two students examine a folded map alongside a globe and wall map, reflecting an academic focus on geography and global affairs. The image highlights intellectual engagement and awareness of international issues during the World War II era.
• Photograph: Asa G. Yancey and Family in frame, undated
  Photograph of Asa G. Yancey (seated on sofa next to wife, Carolyn) and family posed for a formal portrait, undated (circa 1960s). Their daughters Caren and Carolyn are seated on the floor. The family is arranged in a living room setting, with two adults seated and children positioned around them, dressed in coordinated, formal attire. The framed image and domestic interior reflect mid-twentieth-century family portrait traditions and a sense of pride, stability, and togetherness.
• Photo of young women attending lecture, c. 1940s
  Photograph of young women attending a lecture, circa 1940s. A speaker stands at a podium addressing an audience seated in rows, while two individuals sit at a table beside him. The image highlights the educational environment and intellectual engagement of African American students during the mid-twentieth century.