Dolores Hobley Collection

Description
The Dolores Hobley Collection was formed by various purchases from her business at Waldo Antiques of Kansas City. The collection consists of photographs that primarily reflect aspects of the African-American cultural experience during the late 19th century and into the 20th century, including in and around Kansas City.
Member of
LaBudde Special Collections
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Edwardian woman

A studio portrait of an unidentified African American woman sitting in a intricately carved wooden chair in a large floral hat, high-collared lace blouse, full-length pleated skirt, and gloves that come to the elbows, holding flowers in her lap.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_hobley_photo-301.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0271
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Man wearing suspenders

A studio portrait of an unidentified African American man sitting in a chair with his legs crossed and his hands resting on the arms. He wears a long-sleeved light-colored shirt, checkered suspenders, and striped pants.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_hobley_photo-302.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0271
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Woman wearing a Edwardian pompadour hairstyle

A studio portrait profile of unidentified African American woman wearing a Edwardian pompadour hairstyle, eyeglasses, a dark blouse with a dark lace jabot, and a monogram necklace. Printed on the lower right-hand corner of the paperboard, M&B, 1886 Evanston Ave., Chicago."
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_hobley_photo-303.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0271
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Woman with a ruffled collar

A studio portrait profile of unidentified African American woman wearing a blouse with a high, ruffled collar, a lace blouse, and a watch pin. Printed on the paperboard in the lower right-hand corner, "National Studio, 114 Court St. Boston."
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_hobley_photo-304.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0271
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Baby in a sweater

A studio portrait of an unidentified baby wearing a sweater and light colored shoes that tie.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_hobley_photo-305.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0271
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Mamie King in graduation clothing

Photo postcard of Mamie King smiling while wearing a mortar board, tassel, and a cross body sash for graduation.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_hobley_photo-306.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0271
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Mamie King in a blouse and pleated skirt along with correspondence on a postcard from Mamie King to Lewis Sallee

Front: Photo postcard of Mamie King from her left side, standing with the hands behind her back and her head turned slightly to the left to look over her left shoulder. She wears a high-collared, light-colored, puffy blouse, and ankle-length, light-colored pleated skirt with a sash tied around the waist, and a bow in her hair. There is a painted backdrop behind her of concrete stairs and banister. Back: Correspondence on a photo postcard of Mamie King.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_hobley_photo-307.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0271
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WWI soldier

A head shot portrait of an unidentified African American World War I soldier without the hat.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_hobley_photo-308.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0271
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Soldier

Portrait of an unidentified African American soldier in a uniform with the necktie tucked into the button placard of his shirt, jodhpurs, knee-high boots, and a campaign hat.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_hobley_photo-309.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0271
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Toddler standing by a car

Photo of a white toddler (likely Mina Baby Bobbie) standing next to a car wearing a knit cap, a cardigan sweater over a dress, tights, and buckle shoes.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_hobley_photo-310.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0271
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Related photos 311-314

Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0271
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Four people sit on a car

One young white woman stands on the left running board and one white young man stands on the right running board, while a young white woman in the middle straddles the hood over the engine of a car. A white woman sits on the front left fender. The land behind them is very flat.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_hobley_photo-315.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0271
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Florence, Thad, and Mayme

An African American man (Thad), wearing a light colored suit and hat, crouches down to pet a small dog, between two African American women (Florence and Mayme) wearing cloche hats and overcoats standing on a brick sidewalk or street.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_hobley_photo-316.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0271
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Graduate

An unidentified African American man in graduation mortar board, tassel, hood, and robe.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_hobley_photo-317.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0271
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Hand painted photograph

A hand painted studio head shot portrait of an unidentified African American woman wearing a robin egg blue dress and a string of pearls. The photograph has been hand painted by Charlyne who signed the lower right-hand corner.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_hobley_photo-318.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0271