Description
This small collection features images of one of Kansas City's most prominent Black civil rights leaders and longtime editor of The Call newspaper.
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Lucile Bluford Collection
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Congressmen participating in African American parade in Harlem, New York
New York: Harlem Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Congresswoman Shirley Chisolm of Brooklyn give the clenched fist Black Power salute during a parade in Harlem September 21, 1969. It was the first Afro-American parade in a city known for ethnic demonstrations.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_bluford_photo-09.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0219
March led by Rev. Ralph Abernathy in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City: The Rev. Ralph Abernathy led a march of over four hundred people through the streets of Oklahoma City September 22, 1969 in support of striking sanitation workers. Abernathy described as a myth that it was an "open minded city," despite hundreds of spectators.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_bluford_photo-10.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0219
"Black Monday" gathering in Chicago, IL
Ground view of "Black Monday" gathering at Civic Center Plaza in Chicago, IL, 1969. An African American man in the center of the photo has is arm raised in a black power gesture; mirroring several others in the crowd.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_bluford_photo-07.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0219
State Troopers at Wilmington High School in Wilmington, Delaware
State Troopers at Wilmington High School, Wilmington, Delaware: Helmeted state troopers stand ready to move into Wilmington High School with shotguns September 22nd shortly before noon. Police arrested at least fifteen students during a disturbance in the morning, after which over one hundred city, county, and state law enforcers were called to the scene. School was dismissed for the day shortly after 12:00pm.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_bluford_photo-08.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0219
Group photo of a scholarship presented to Donald Tindal
Group photo; from left to right: Everett P. O'Neal, Protestant Honoree; Mrs. Fred Koenig, Scholarship Committee Chairman; Mr. Lester Milgram, Dinner Chairman; Donald Tindal, Scholarship Recipient; Col. Cliff Warren, Kansas City Missouri Police Department. In the photo, Mr. Milgram shakes hands with Donald Tindall while Mrs. Koenig presents him with a scholarship.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_bluford_photo-04.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0219
"Black Monday" gathering in Chicago, IL
Aerial view of "Black Monday" gathering at Civic Center Plaza in Chicago, IL, 1969. Participants are gathered in a circle around the Picasso statue, with the Cook County and U.S. flags hanging above them.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_bluford_photo-06.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0219
Lucile Bluford
Lucile Bluford sitting, facing the camera with her hands crossed in her lap. She is wearing a button-down winter coat.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_bluford_photo-01.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0219
Two young children with their science project awards
Two young children posing in front of their science projects. On the left side of the photo an African American boy holds a first place plaque. Behind him stands an African American woman wearing glasses and a dress. On the right side of the photo an African American girl stands holding a second place ribbon. On the table between the children is a display of the sun and earth with a sign that reads "The Light of the World--The Sun."
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_bluford_photo-05.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0219
Two unidentified men standing together
Two unidentified men in suits standing together among a gathering of people. The man on the left of the photo is older, white, and wears glasses. He is looking at the man on the right of the photo who is black and is looking ahead of himself with his hands clasped in front of him.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_bluford_photo-03.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0219
Banquet gathering with Lucile Bluford
Composite photo of unknown banquet; Bluford sits at the far right of a table facing the camera in the upper left portion of the photo. Attendees of the banquet are all dressed in suit and tie attire and sit at long banquet tables with folding chairs. The majority of the group is facing the camera and smiling.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_bluford_photo-02.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0219
Lucile Bluford and Mrs. Beshears
Mrs. Beshears standing beside Lucile Bluford. Beshears is wearing a pink and white pantsuit with one of her hands on her hips. Bluford is wearing a blue and white argyle pantsuit, looking toward the ground.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_bluford_photo-12.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0219
Lucile Bluford
Lucile Bluford standing in a parking lot in a light blue pantsuit, holding a brown leather purse.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_bluford_photo-13.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0219
Almer L. Story
Professional headshot of Almer L. Story.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_bluford_photo-15.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0219
Male college students standing together on a porch
Unidentified male college students posing on building porch.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_bluford_photo-16.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0219
College students marching in parade
College students marching in parade at unknown location.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_bluford_photo-17.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0219