Jefferson African American Heritage Center Family Photo Day FlipBook, (6 October 1909- 24 May 1919) 2019

Access and use

Location of collection:
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
200 Second Street, NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (434) 296-1492

Summary

Extent:
8 folders.
Creator:
Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The photos are organized in 8 volumes of flipbooks, in alphabetical order*

Vol.1: CS Allen- A.R. Carrol

Vol.2: Alice Carter - Andrew Givens

Vol.3: Lucy Givens - Mattie Jones

Vol.4: Nellie Jones - Edna Monroe

Vol.5: Lillie Monroe - Cythia Slaughter

Vol.6: Frank Slaughter - Nannie Williams

Vol.7: Eudora Willis - Untitled 3 Locations

Vol.8: Postmorten Images

Biographical / historical:

These portraits are the work of Rufus W. Holsinger, a Charlottesville photographer who worked from the 1890's through his death in 1931. March 9, 2019- Family Photo Day hosted by Jefferson African American Heritage Center, where local residents could view photos in the Holsinger collection and identify and provide more information about the people in the photos.

Acquisition information:
Unknown.
Arrangement:

8 flipbooks, listed alphabetically*

*Order is based on entries in Holsinger's business ledgers for payment (the name therefore may not be the name of the subject in the photo, rather just who paid for the photo).

Physical location: