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Black-and-white photograph of a group of young women in formal gowns posing on stage during a Christmas pageant, likely held in a church or community auditorium, circa mid-1950s. The stage is decorated with a holiday backdrop featuring stars, floral decorations, and a central candle display.

Unidentified woman [T-2560]

Woman posing in chair.

Unidentified woman [S-2558]

Woman posing in portrait studio.

Unidentified woman [45242]

Woman posing in portrait studio.

Unidentified woman [44806]

Woman posing in portrait studio.

Unidentified woman [44744]

Woman posing in portrait studio.

Beta Epsilon Sigma, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Calendar Ball, The Aurora

Magazine article from The Aurora featuring the Beta Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority’s 1965 “Calendar Girl” contest and annual Calendar Ball held in Columbia, South Carolina. The article includes a group photograph of the student contestants representing the months of the year and identifies Gail Olivia Cayruth as the 1965 Calendar Girl winner.

Alpha-Bettes Fashion Show Flyer

Hand-tinted flyer advertising a fashion show hosted by the Alpha Bettes and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity to support the “Bonny’s Styles and Fashions” scholarship fund at Clark College, Atlanta, Georgia, 1960.

Unidentified man [R-2419]

Man posing in portrait studio.

Unidentified man [H-2211]

Man posing in portrait studio.

Unidentified man [45944]

Man posing in portrait studio.

Bass Johnson [45935]

Man posing outside in formal attire.

Unidentified man [45366]

Man posing in portrait studio.

Debutante Ball- lady, father, and escort, undated

Black-and-white photograph of a teenage girl being escorted by a teenage boy during a cotillion or debutante presentation while her father follows proudly behind them, circa mid-1960s.