Collection Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library / State Library Resource Center. 
Contributor: Contributed to the MDCH Program by the African American Department at the Central Library, Enoch Pratt Free Library / State Library Resource Center.
Inclusive Dates: 1881-1976.
Collection Overview: African Americans have contributed their talents, skills, and culture to the State of Maryland. As early as the first settlers who arrived in the state, African American life has been an integral part of Maryland's history. This collection of mostly black and white photographs depicts the lives of African Americans from the 1890s to the 1970s.
The images of this collection allow us a glimpse into the past of the social, economic, and political lives of African American Marylanders. The collection features scenes from Baltimore City and various counties throughout the state. The selections here include views at work, school life, recreation, communities, public spaces and individuals. This photographic history of African Americans in Maryland provides a panoramic view of what was occurring in their community.
Individuals, organizations, and businesses donated many of the prints in this collection. This digital exhibit represents a small percentage of the hundreds of photographs in this collection. The exhibit will continue to grow as additional digital images become available. The prints may also be viewed in the Maryland Department, at the Central Library, Enoch Pratt Free Library.
Collection overview provided by the Central Library, Enoch Pratt Free Library / State Library Resource Center.
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