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Eta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho, Debutante Ball, 1967

Item

Source
Henry J. & Florine D. Furlow Papers
Creator
Unknown
Title
Eta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho, Debutante Ball, 1967
Date
1967
Description
Black-and-white photograph of young African American women seated in a long row wearing formal white gowns and holding bouquets during the Eta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority debutante ball, 1967. The debutantes sit before a large audience gathered in a balcony and main floor, highlighting the scale and significance of the formal presentation ceremony.
Type
Image
Subject
Debutantes
African American women
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
Eta Sigma Chapter
Debutante balls
Formal dress
African American social traditions
Format
8 × 10 inch black-and-white photographic print.
Rights
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.
Rights Holder
Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, Fulton County Library System

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