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PHOTO. Photograph Collections

 Classification
Identifier: PHOTO
MCHC has a variety of different photograph collections. Browse the collections broken down by type from the list on the right of the screen.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Bureau of Recreation photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1966.3
Abstract

The Bureau of Recreation photograph collection comprises four boxes of photographic prints and some film negatives depicting activities sponsored by the Baltimore Bureau of Recreation, the Playground Athletic League, and the Children’s Playground Association from 1911 to 1936.

Dates: 1911-1936

Davenport photograph album

 Collection
Identifier: 1986.98.15
Abstract

The Davenport photograph album contains 92 photographs of the Gray family. The images are primarily unidentified portraits showing the family in backyards, parks, and at the beach. Photographs are mostly undated, but appear to be from the 1920’s and 30’s.

Dates: 1920-1921

Paul Henderson photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: BCLM HEN
Abstract Paul Henderson (1899-1988) was a photojournalist for the Afro-American newspapers and as a freelance photographer. The Paul Henderson Photograph Collection (1933-1962) contains photographic negatives and some photographic prints that document the Civil Rights Era in Maryland, with particular focus on activities, people, and groups in the city of Baltimore. Subjects consist mostly of unidentified people, but also include sports, education, Civil Rights activities, politicians, entertainers,...
Dates: 1933-1962