Western Seminary Chorus | Digital Collections

Description

Group photograph of an African American co-ed chorus under the direction of Mrs. D.A. Holmes standing in rows on the steps if the Western Baptist Seminary, 2119 Tracy Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. The first three rows of chorus members are young women wearing dresses. The member on the first row, second from the left, holds a triangle. The director on the far right, holds a baton. The back row of chorus members are five young men.

Note

No date; likely 1940s, Related range: P28-51; laminated; handwritten on front and back: "Western Seminary Chorus / Under the direction of Mrs. D.A. Holmes, this group with its auxiliaries filled 35 engagements during the year"; part of assembled binder titled "Western Baptist Seminary / K.C.M.O. / Chorus Director / Mrs. D.A. Holmes."

Date Issued

1977 to 1978

Type

Image

Extent

1 photograph : black and white print ; 21 x 26 cm

Genre

Gelatin silver prints

Group portraits

Member of

Related photos 28-51

Publisher

Williams Studio (Kansas City, Missouri)

Time Period

1931-1940

1941-1950

Subject (Name)

Western Seminary (Kansas City, Mo.)

Holmes, D. A. (Mrs.)

Subject (Topical)

African American women

Triangle (Musical instrument)

College students

Subject (Geographic)

Kansas City (Mo.)

Rights

Copyright Undetermined

Rights Note

Items in this collection may be freely viewed, searched, and displayed for research and educational purposes. Permission is required for publication, distribution, or other uses beyond viewing and searching, whether in print or electronic formats.

To request permission, please email LaBudde Special Collections.

umkc_lsc_hobley_photo-028.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0271

Source

Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

Unit

LaBudde Special Collections