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The University of Tulsa
McFarlin Library, Special Collections Department |
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Tulsa Race Riot of
1921 Archive -- Photographs
Collection 1989-004-5
The following digital images are a compilation of various sources
including the Tulsa Race Riot Photographs, the Maxine Wiandt Photographs
(courtesy of Al Brophy), and the Francis Schmidt Photographs. These
photographs are meant to provide a basic understanding of the events
that took place during and after the Tulsa Race Riot.
Each photo bears an identification number. Most photos have a
photo duplication negative available.
Titles listed in italics and quotes are taken from the actual photo
(i.e. "Scene during Tulsa Race Riot"). Titles in brackets
have been supplied by Special Collections.
Photos are described as:
- Postcards. These are prints that were made into
postcards (as was commonly done in the past).
- Photographic prints. These are photos printed from the
original negatives.
- Photographic reproduction. These are second or later
generation photographs, frequently made by scanning in a photograph;
or photographing another image, resulting in the creation of a new
negative. These are derivative works and less detailed than
Photographic prints.
If you are interested in more information our the Tulsa Race Riot
Collection, please look at the Tulsa Race Riot of
1921 Archive.
PLEASE NOTE: Photocopies of all Race Riot photographs housed
in this collection are provided here for your convenience; you
may view the original photographs by special request. Anyone who is interested in obtaining copies of any of the images should contact the
Department of Special Collections about requests for
photo-duplication, publication policies, and duplication
charges.
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PLEASE NOTE: Although the images included
on this page document an historical event, they may not be
suitable for viewing by all age groups. Please be aware that some of these images
are graphic and could be disturbing. |
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| 1. |
"Scene during Tulsa Race Riot"
A group of people stand around on a road.
Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown
First published: 1921
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Postcard
14 x 9 cm. |
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[Back of Postcards]
There are different sets of these cards, and these sets
have different backs. This is what TU's copies look like on the
back. |
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| 2. |
"Little Africa on Fire. Tulsa Race Riot, June 1st, 1921"
Apparently taken from the roof of the Hotel Tulsa on
3rd St. between Boston Ave. and Cincinnati Ave.. The first row of buildings is
along 2nd St. The smoke cloud on the left (Cincinnati Ave. and the Frisco
Tracks) is identified in the Tulsa Tribune version of this photo as being
where the fire started.Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown
First published: 1921 - Tulsa Tribune.
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Postcard
14 x 9 cm. |
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| 3. |
"Scene at Convention Hall. Tulsa Race Riot, June 1st, 1921"
A man lies, probably dead, on the back of a truck, while two others sit to either side. A man in civilian attire stands guard over them. The truck is parked in front of the
Convention Hall.Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown
First published: 1921
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Postcard
14 x 9 cm. |
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| 4. |
"All that was left of his home after Tulsa Race Riot, 6-1-1921"
An unidentified man stands alone amidst the desolation and the ruins of what is described as his home. The placement of the ruins of Dunbar Elementary School in the background suggest that this photo was taken on either North Greenwood Ave. or North Frankfort Ave.Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown
First published: 1921
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Postcard
14 x 9 cm. |
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| 5. |
"Little Africa on fire. Tulsa Race Riot, June 1st, 1921"
This photo was
taken from on top of the Santa Fe Freight office at 1st St. and Elgin Ave., showing
the fires on Archer towards Greenwood. The Goodner-Malone company (1 N. Frankfurt) building is in the center of the photo.Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown
First published: 1921
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Postcard
14 x 9 cm. |
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| 6. |
"Negro slain in the Tulsa Race Riot. June-1-1921"
A man lies dead in the street, with a sheet, or piece of paper covering his face. This victim appears in three other photographs in this collection, taken from different angles at different times (photos 6, 56, and W18).
Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown
First published: 1921
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Postcard
14 x 9 cm. |
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| 7. |
"Captured Negroes on way to Convention Hall during Tulsa Race Riot,
June 1st, 1921"
A group of detainees are being marched past the corner of
2nd and Main under armed guard. The building in the background is
202 S. Main, on the southwest corner. Based on the
shadows of the building and the people, it is late morning. They
are heading east (or are turning to head east) on 2nd, so it is more likely that they are among those
being marched south towards McNulty Park than to be heading towards the
Convention Hall, which is several blocks north of this intersection.Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown
First published: 1921
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Postcard
14 x 9 cm. |
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| 8. |
"National Guard machine gun crew during Tulsa Race Riot, 6-1-21"
A squad of National Guard troops on a flatbed truck
holding an M1917 .30 caliber machine gun.
Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown
First published: 1921
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Postcard
14 x 9 cm. |
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| 9. |
"Truck being used to gather up colored victims during Tulsa Race Riot,
6-1-21"
A pair of men have loaded two wicker coffins onto a truck
at the Courthouse.Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown
First published: 1921
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Postcard
14 x 9 cm. |
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| 10. |
"Ruins of the Tulsa Race Riot, 6-1-21"
Photo taken apparently from the Tulsa Pressed Brick Co.
The ruins of Dunbar Elementary School and the Masonic Hall (501 N.
Greenwood) are in the background.
Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown
First published: 1921
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Postcard
14 x 9 cm. |
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| 11. |
"Burning of church where ammunition was stored during Tulsa
Race Riot 6-1-1921."
Mt. Zion Baptist Church is burning in this picture taken about Cameron St. and Elgin Ave. The Church was rumored at the time to have been a storehouse for weapons and ammunition.
Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown
First published: 1921
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Postcard
14 x 9 cm. |
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| 12. |
"National Guards taking Negroes to ball park for protection.
Race Riot at Tulsa June 1st 1921"
This photo appears to be a cropped print of photo 58.
A group of men are marching detainees north on Main St. having just
crossed the tracks.
Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown
First published: 1921
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Postcard
14 x 9 cm. |
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| 13. |
"Ruins of the Tulsa Race Riot 6-1-21"
Photo apparently taken from the Tulsa Pressed Brick Co. looking towards downtown.Donor:
Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown
First published: 1921
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Postcard
14 x 9 cm. |
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| 14. |
"Charred Negro killed in Tulsa Riot 6-1-1921"
This victim appears in photos 14, 55, and S10. This
photo
appears to be a cropped print of photo S10)Donor:
Anonymous
Photographer: Possibly Francis A. Schmidt
First published: 1921
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Postcard
14 x 9 cm. |
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| 15. |
"A victim of Tulsa Race Riot 6-1-1921"
This victim appears in photos 15, 54, S9, and S11.
Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown
First published: 1921
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Postcard
14 x 9 cm. |
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| 16. |
[African-Americans being detained by White mob] "65" printed on back.
Donor: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown (however 16-23 are from the same development
batch)
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
9 x 6.5 cm.
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| 17. |
[African-Americans being detained by White mob] "65" printed on back.
Donor: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown (however 16-23 are from the same development
batch)
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
9 x 6.5 cm. |
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| 18. |
[Scene at McNulty Baseball Park] "65" printed on back.
Donor: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown (however 16-23 are from the same development
batch)
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
9 x 6.5 cm.
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| 19. |
[African-Americans being detained by White mob] "65" printed on back.
Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown (however 16-23 are from the same development
batch)
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
9 x 6.5 cm.
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| 20. |
[African-American children being detained on a truck by White mob] "65" printed on back.
Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown (however 16-23 are from the same development
batch)
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
9 x 6.5 cm.
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| 21. |
[African-American women and children being detained by White mob] "65" printed on back.
Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown (however 16-23 are from the same development
batch)
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
9 x 6.5 cm.
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| 22. |
"Race Riot Tulsa, Okla."
A group of African -American men on the back of a
truck."65" printed on back. Title
written on front of photo in ballpoint pen.
Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown (however 16-23 are from the same development
batch)
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
9 x 6.5 cm.
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| 23. |
[Scene at McNulty Baseball Park] "65" printed on back.
Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown (however 16-23 are from the same development
batch)
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
9 x 6.5 cm.
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| 24. |
[African-Americans being loaded onto a truck]
Photo was taken at 2nd St. looking down Cincinnati Ave.
towards the Hotel Tulsa."32" printed on back.
"Riot Tulsa, June 1 1921" written on back.
Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown (however 24-28 are from the same development
batch, and notes are in the same handwriting)
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
14.5 x 8.5 cm.
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| 25. |
[Tulsa burning]
Photo appears to have been taken from the north-east."32" printed on back.
"Negro Riot Tulsa, Okla. June 1 1921" written on back.
Donor: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown (however 24-28 are from the same development
batch, and notes are in the same handwriting)
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
14.5 x 8.5 cm.
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| 26. |
[Onlookers watching Tulsa burn]
Looking up Elgin Ave. from the alley between 1st St. and 2nd St.. The Building on
the right is the Santa Fe Freight office."32" printed on back.
"Negro Riot. June 1 1921" written on back.
Donor: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown (however 24-28 are from the same development
batch, and notes are in the same handwriting)
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
14.5 x 8.5 cm. |
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| 26a |
Enlargement of 26 |
Photographic reproduction
25.5 x 14.5 cm. |
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[Ruins] "32" printed on back.
"Negro Riot. June 1 1921" written on back.
Donor: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown (however 24-28 are from the same development
batch, and notes are in the same handwriting)
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
14.5 x 8.5 cm. |
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| 28. |
[Tulsa burning]
Photo taken north across Elgin Ave. and the Frisco tracks towards Greenwood
Ave. (From Dreyfus Bros. Co. on the left to Goodner-Malone on the right at
Frankfurt)."32" printed on back.
"Negro Riot. June 1 1921" written on back.
Donor: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown (however 24-28 are from the same development
batch, and notes are in the same handwriting)
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
14.5 x 8.5 cm. |
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| 29. |
[Unidentified man posing outside house]
This man also appears in photo 31, below.
It is not clear where photos 29-33 came from.
They were filed in the Race Riot photos, and it is the department's
current assumption based on clothing styles that these photos were taken
in the pre-riot Greenwood District.
Donor: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
9 x 13 cm. |
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| 30. |
[Unidentified couple outside house] It is not clear
where photos 29-33 came from. They were filed in the Race
Riot photos, and it is the department's current assumption based on
clothing styles that these photos were taken in the pre-riot Greenwood
District.
Donor: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
9 x 13 cm. |
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| 30a |
2 enlargements of photo 30 |
Photographic reproduction
18 x 13 cm. |
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| 31. |
[Four unidentified men posing outside house]
The man on the left is in photo 29,
above. It is not clear where photos 29-33 came
from. They were filed in the Race Riot photos, and it is the
department's current assumption based on clothing styles that these
photos were taken in the pre-riot Greenwood District.
Donor: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
9 x 13 cm. |
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| 32. |
[Unidentified woman and child on porch swing] It is not
clear where photos 29-33 came from. They were filed in the
Race Riot photos, and it is the department's current assumption based on
clothing styles that these photos were taken in the pre-riot Greenwood
District.
Donor: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
9 x 13 cm. |
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| 33. |
[Unidentified child in rocking chair] It is not clear
where photos 29-33 came from. They were filed in the Race
Riot photos, and it is the department's current assumption based on
clothing styles that these photos were taken in the pre-riot Greenwood
District.
Donor: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
9 x 13 cm. |
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| 34. |
[Tulsa burning]
Looking north towards Greenwood Ave. from Hartford Ave. and the
Frisco Tracks (?)"OHS:15583C" written on back.
This is a cropped copy of photo W25 below.
Donor: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Contact Oklahoma
Historical Society for copies |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm
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| 35. |
[Man photographing the aftermath of the Riot]
Goodner-Malone Co. is in the background. This is
probably the ruins of the Midway Hotel. The photographer, wearing
his safe conduct badge, is African-American. There were two
professional photographers listed in the 1921 City Directory, and this
may be one of them.
"OHS:15583B" written on back.
Donor: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Contact Oklahoma
Historical Society for copies |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 36. |
[African-American detainees being led by armed guard]
Photo was taken from Boulder Ave. at the
NE corner of the Convention Hall (now the Brady Theater)."OHS:15583D"
written on back.
Donor: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Contact Oklahoma
Historical Society for copies |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 37. |
[People surveying the damage] "Photographic Archives. Western History Collection, University of
Oklahoma" printed on back
Donor: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Contact Western History
Collection, University of Oklahoma
for copies |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm
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| 38. |
[Tulsa burning]
Overlooking the intersection of 2nd St. and Cincinnati Ave. from
the Hotel Tulsa, looking towards the Greenwood District."G1 of 28" written on
back. Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 39. |
[Grocery store burning]
Based on the "[Fre]sh [Groce]ries" sign in the window,
the style of building, and the tracks running along the street, this may
be Friedman Bros. Groceries at 301 Archer St.."G3 of 28" written on
back. Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 40. |
[Greenwood burning]
Looking up Greenwood Ave. from Archer St. The Woods
building on the right has not yet burned. Compare with photo 52
"G4 of 28" written on
back. Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 41. |
[Greenwood in the aftermath of the Riot]
Looking up Greenwood Ave. from Archer St. Based on the burnt out cars, the
cables, and relatively intact walls (which have not yet collapsed), this
photo was taken fairly early in the cleanup."G5 of 28" written on
back. Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 42. |
[Aftermath of the Riot] This may be Greenwood Ave. during
the burning.
"G6 of 28" written on
back. Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 43. |
[Houses on fire]
The Street addresses aren't clear in this image. The
left-hand street address appears to be either #434? or #839. The middle house
appears to be a dressmaker's.
"G7 of 28" written on
back. Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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[Houses on fire]
Taken before photo 46. 511 N. Detroit Ave. (A.J. Smitherman), 507 N.
Detroit Ave. (R. T. Bridgewater), 503
N. Detroit Ave. (Mrs. Alice Wright) - 2 story house behind the onlookers.
People loitering on 507s porch."G8 of 28"
written on
back. Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 45. |
"Residential section" on fire "G9 of 28"
written on
back. Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 46. |
[Aftermath of the Riot]
Taken after photo 44. 511 N. Detroit Ave. (A.J. Smitherman), 507 N.
Detroit Ave. (R. T. Bridgewater).
Basement of 503 N. Detroit Ave. on right. Mt. Zion Baptist Church lies in ruins in mid-background. Booker
T. Washington High School on the left."G10 of 28"
and "See F8 without" written on
back. Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 47. |
[Mt. Zion Baptist Church on fire]
Crowd looking North up Elgin Ave. from Davenport St..,
watching the Mt. Zion Baptist Church burn
"G11 of 28" written on
back.
Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 48. |
"$85,000 Negro Church"
Crowd looking North up Elgin Ave. from Davenport St..,
watching the Mt. Zion Baptist Church burn
"G12 of 28" written on
back. Note on back: "Photograph no. 25 in the Clark, Blue collection in the
Western History Collection, University of Oklahoma..."
Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Not Available for copies -
Contact Western History
Collection, University of Oklahoma
for copies |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 49. |
[Aftermath of the riot.]
Looking over the ruins of 507 N. Detroit at
Booker T. Washington High School. Tulsa Pressed Brick Co. off to the left.
"G13 of 28" written on
back. Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 50. |
"Smoke - R. R. Tulsa." [Tulsa burning near railroad tracks]
"G15 of 28" written on
back. Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 51. |
[Tulsa burning] "G16 of 28" written on
back. Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 52. |
"Race Riot Tulsa"
Greenwood Ave. and Archer St..
Note that while the building on the left (Woods Bldg. 101-107 N. Greenwood) has not
yet been burned and is being looted, the rest of the east side of
Greenwood has been burned. Compare with #40
"G17 of 28" written on
back. Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 53. |
[Unidentified man on street]
This man was killed in the early part of the riot, the
evening of 31 May, or early in the morning of the 1st. Based on
the brickwork, he may be the man described in the Tulsa Daily World
as having been pursued into an alley north off Main east of 6th St. by 4
armed Whites about 10.30 PM."G18 of 28" written on
back. Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 54. |
[Unidentified man on the ground]
(This man appears in photos 15, 54, S9, and S11)
"G19 of 28" written on
back. Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 55. |
"Dead"
[Burned body]
(This body appears in photos 14, 55, and S10)
"G21 of 28" written on
back. (Struck out) Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 56. |
[Unidentified man on street]
A man lies dead in the street, with a sheet, or piece of paper covering his face. This victim appears in three other photographs in this collection, taken from different angles at different times (photos 6, 56, and W18).
"G23 of 28" written on
back. Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 57. |
[African-Americans being detained] "G25 of 28"
written on
back. Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 57a |
Slightly enlarged print of photo 57 |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 58. |
[National Guard marching detainees to ball park]
(This photo appears to be a larger print of photo 12)
This photo is confusing since the Continental Supply Co. is at 19 S. Main,
and based on the rail cards behind them, these people appear to be being
marched south. However, 19 S. Main shoudl be on the East side of
the street. It is possible that the business extended across the
block, and so this was taken on Boston Ave..
"G26 of 28" written on
back. Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 59. |
[Aftermath of Riot]
Looking south from Sunset Hill, Booker T. Washington High School is at the
middle right of the photo."G28 of 28" written on
back. Donor: Anonymous
Photographer: Unknown; copied by: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic reproduction
26 x 20.5 cm |
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| 60. |
"Booker T. Washington High School, 1948, Tulsa, Oklahoma."
"Reorder from Johnson's Workshop..."
Rudisill North Regional Library stamp on back
Donor: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
May not be copied. Contact Rudisill North
Regional Library
for copies. |
Postcard |
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Francis Schmidt Photographs |
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Francis Albert "Close the Gates of Mercy" Schmidt (December
3, 1885 - September 19, 1944) was football coach at Henry
Kendall College from 1915 until 1922 after the College had
become the University of Tulsa. He became Head Coach in
1919. After leaving Tulsa, he went onto Arkansas, Texas
Christian and Ohio State. At Ohio he won two Big Ten
Conference championships and was eventually inducted into
the College Football Hall of Fame.
Schmidt was an amateur photographer and the following
photos came from a collection of his scrapbooks in our
Collections. It is not clear whether Schmidt took any,
some or all of the following photos. The image ratios
of the photos (2.5:1; 5 shots), 1:1.52 (5 shots - 6x9), and
1:1.1.72 (1 shot) seem to suggest two or more cameras.
A 6x9 120 film camera held 6 shots.
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| S1. |
[African Americans being detained ]
The building in the background is 202 S. Main, on the
southwest corner of 2nd and Main is the
same one as in photo 7. Based on the
shadows of the building and the people, it is late morning.
Donor: Francis A. Schmidt family
Photographer: Francis A. Schmidt (?)
First published: Unknown
May be copied for research purposes. Publication copy for
publication with permission from copyright holder |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on 11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| S2. |
[Tulsa railroad yard burning] Donor:
Francis A. Schmidt family
Photographer: Francis A. Schmidt (?)
First published: Unknown
May be copied for research purposes. Publication copy for
publication with permission from copyright holder |
Photographic print
7.9 x 5.2 cm (1:1.52 or 6x9) on
9 x 6.5 cm print |
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| S3. |
[Tulsa burning]
Another shot taken from the roof of the Hotel Tulsa
overlooking 2nd and Cincinnati looking northeast.Donor: Francis A.
Schmidt family
Photographer: Francis A. Schmidt (?)
First published: Unknown
May be copied for research purposes. Publication copy for
publication with permission from copyright holder |
Photographic print
7.9 x 5.2 cm (1:1.52 or 6x9) on
9 x 6 cm print |
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| S4. |
[Detainees being marched through downtown Tulsa]
Photo was taken from the Daniel Building, and is looking
north at 2nd St and Boston Ave. The detainees appear to be
marching to the East, possibly to be loaded up on trucks (see photo 24
above).Donor:
Francis A. Schmidt family
Photographer: Francis A. Schmidt (?)
First published: Unknown
May be copied for research purposes. Publication copy for
publication with permission from copyright holder |
Photographic print
7.9 x 5.2 cm (1:1.52 or 6x9) on
9 x 6 cm print |
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| S5. |
[Detainees being led into Convention Hall] Donor:
Francis A. Schmidt family
Photographer: Francis A. Schmidt (?)
First published: Unknown
May be copied for research purposes. Publication copy for
publication with permission from copyright holder |
Photographic print
13.6 x 7.9 cm (1:1.72) on
14.5 x 9 cm |
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| S6. |
[African-Americans being detained]
The vehicles are driving south past the Jitney Buffet (6
N. Main), just north of the tracks.Donor:
Francis A. Schmidt family
Photographer: Francis A. Schmidt (?)
First published: Unknown
May be copied for research purposes. Publication copy for
publication with permission from copyright holder |
Photographic print
7.9 x 5.2 cm (1:1.52 or 6x9) on
9 x 6 cm print |
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| S7. |
[African-Americans being detained]
Donor:
Francis A. Schmidt family
Photographer: Francis A. Schmidt (?)
First published: Unknown
May be copied for research purposes. Publication copy for
publication with permission from copyright holder |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| S8. |
[Aftermath of the Riot]
Assumed to be the Williams Building, no.2 on Greenwood Ave., site of the
Dreamland Theater.Donor: Francis A.
Schmidt family
Photographer: Francis A. Schmidt (?)
First published: Unknown
May be copied for research purposes. Publication copy for
publication with permission from copyright holder |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| S9. |
[Unidentified man's body]
(This man appears in photos 15, 54, S9, and S11)
Donor: Francis A. Schmidt family
Photographer: Francis A. Schmidt (?)
First published: Unknown
May be copied for research purposes. Publication copy for
publication with permission from copyright holder |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| S10. |
[Burned body]
(This body appears in photos 14, 55, and S10)
Donor: Francis A. Schmidt family
Photographer: Francis A. Schmidt (?)
First published: Unknown
May be copied for research purposes. Publication copy for
publication with permission from copyright holder |
Photographic print
7.9 x 5.2 cm (1:1.52 or 6x9) on
9 x 6 cm print |
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| S11. |
[Unidentified man's body]
(This victim appears in photos 15, 54, S9, and S11)
"38 printed on back"Donor: Francis A.
Schmidt family
Photographer: Francis A. Schmidt (?)
First published: Unknown
May be copied for research purposes. Publication copy for
publication with permission from copyright holder |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| Maxine Wiandt Photographs |
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These photos were donated by Alfred Brophy who acquired them from Maxine
Wiandt. It is not known from where she acquired them. Earl A.
Trager (17 Jun 1893 - 21 Feb 1978) was a geologist in the Tulsa area
during this period. |
| W1. |
[Unidentified man on ground] Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown (Possibly Earl Trager)
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| W1a |
Duplicate of photo W1.
#16 written on back. (same handwriting as on photos W2,
and W9a) |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| W2. |
[Unidentified burned body]
(This victim appears in W2, W3, W4 and W5)
"photo by Earl A.
Trager" stamped on back.
"#18" written on back. (same handwriting as on photos W1a, and W9a) Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Earl A. Trager?
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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Duplicate of photo W2 |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| W3. |
[Unidentified burned body]
(This victim appears in W2, W3, W4 and W5) Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown (Possibly Earl Trager)
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| W4. |
[Unidentified burned body]
(This victim appears in W2, W3, W4 and W5) Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown (Possibly Earl Trager)
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| W5. |
[Unidentified burned body]
(This victim appears in W2, W3, W4 and W5) Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown (Possibly Earl Trager)
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| W6. |
[Burned vehicle]
Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| W6a |
Enlargement of photo W6 |
Photographic reproduction
25.5 x 15 cm |
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| W7. |
[Aftermath of the Riot] Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| W7a |
Enlargement of photo W7 |
Photographic reproduction
25.5 x 15 cm |
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| W8. |
[National Guard on truck]
Overhead shot, possibly taken from an airplane. Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| W9. |
[Burned car] Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
10 x 6 cm (1.66:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| W9a |
Duplicate of photo W9. "#4" and "Murray" written on back.
(same handwriting as on photos W1a, and W2)
Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| W10. |
[Aftermath of the Riot] Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| W10a |
Duplicate of photo W10 |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| W10b |
Enlargement of photo W10 |
Photographic reproduction
25.5 x 15 cm |
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| W11. |
[Aftermath of the Riot] Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| W11a |
Enlargement of photo W11 |
Photographic reproduction
25.5 x 14.5 cm |
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| W12. |
[Aftermath of the Riot] Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| W12a |
Enlargement of photo W12 |
Photographic reproduction
25.5 x 14.5 cm |
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| W13. |
[Aftermath of the Riot] Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| W13a |
Enlargement of photo W13 |
Photographic reproduction
25.5 x 14.5 cm |
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| W14. |
[Aftermath of the Riot]
Looking up Greenwood from Archer Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| W14a |
Enlargement of photo W14 |
Photographic reproduction
25.5 x 14.5 cm |
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| W15. |
[Aftermath of the Riot] Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| W16. |
[Aftermath of the Riot] Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| W16a |
Enlargement of photo W16 |
Photographic reproduction
25.5 x 14.5 cm |
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| W17. |
[People watching the Mt. Zion Baptist Church burn]
Looking up Elgin Ave. Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
10.5 x 6 cm (2.5:1) on
11.5 x 7 cm print. |
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| W17a |
Enlargement of photo W17 |
Photographic reproduction
25.5 x 14.5 cm |
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| W18. |
[Victim in the street]
A man lies dead in the street. This victim appears in three other photographs in this collection, taken from different angles at different times (photos 6, 56, and W18).Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Postcard
7.5 x 5.2 cm on
14 x 8.5 cm print. |
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| W19. |
[Tulsa railroad yard burning] Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
Copies for publication are only available with permission. |
Photographic print
14.5 x 8.5 cm |
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| W19a |
Enlargement of photo W19 |
Photographic reproduction
25.5 x 14.5 cm |
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| W20. |
[National Guard with detainees]
These prisoners are being marched through a neighborhood.
Where exactly can not be determined, but the sign on the curb appears to
say "Main"Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
No copies may be made.
"No copies may be made while we are missing the
original copy." |
Original missing |
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| W20a |
Enlargement of photo W20 |
Photographic reproduction
25.5 x 14.5 cm |
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| W21. |
[Aftermath of the Riot ]
Looking down Greenwood Ave. from Archer St.Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
No copies may be made.
"No copies may be made while we are missing the
original copy." |
Original missing |
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| W22. |
[Tulsa burning]
Looking from Cincinnati Ave. from 2nd St. to Detroit Ave.Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
No copies may be made.
"No copies may be made while we are missing the
original copy." |
Original missing |
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| W23. |
[Tulsa burning]
Looking north up Cincinnati Ave. from 2nd St.Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
No copies may be made.
"No copies may be made while we are missing the
original copy." |
Original missing |
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| W24. |
[Tulsa burning] Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
No copies may be made.
"No copies may be made while we are missing the
original copy." |
Original missing |
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| W25. |
[Tulsa burning]
Looking north towards Greenwood Ave. from Hartford Ave. and the
Frisco Tracks (?)Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
No copies may be made.
"No copies may be made while we are missing the
original copy." |
Original missing |
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| W25a |
Enlargement of photo W25 |
Photographic reproduction
25.5 x 15 cm |
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| W26. |
[Ruins in the aftermath of the Riot] Donor: Alfred Brophy
Photographer: Unknown
First published: Unknown
No copies may be made.
"No copies may be made while we are missing the
original copy." |
Original missing |
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| W26a |
Enlargement of photo W26 |
Photographic reproduction
25.5 x 15 cm |
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Contact Sheet for photos [?], 16. 20, 21, 22, 23, 28 |
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