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De Priest, Oscar

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1871 - 1951

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Flier for an Appearance of Congressman Oscar De Priest Presented by Rockbridge Walker Federation of Colored Women's Club, 1931

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005317], Folder: 7
Scope and Contents

This file consists of fliers advertising an appearance of Congressman Oscar De Priest, who was the 'first and only member of colored race to be elected to Congress of the U. S. in 28 years.' The appearance was presented by the Rockbridge Walker Federation of Colored Women's Club. Eliza Walker was the president of the club. Also included is biographical information about Oscar De Priest.

Dates: 1931

Photograph of Oscar De Priest

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005317], Folder: 39
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a photograph of Oscar de Priest. No date.

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1975; Majority of material found within Bulk 1910-1940

Photograph of the Walker-Wood Family, 1920 - 1930

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005509], Folder: 107
Scope and Contents

This file contains a photo of the Walker-Wood family. Depicted in the front row from left to right are Harry Walker Wood, Marrie, Clarence Jr., Bettie Jo, Alex, and Nannie. Harry Walker is behind Nannie. DePriest is in the back row with white hair. Clarence M. is in the back row on the left. CMamie Jones is behind Harry Walker Wood.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1920 - 1930

Social Life - Miscellaneous Items

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005442], Folder: 50
Scope and Contents

This file consists of items pertaining to the Walker-Wood family's social life. It includes copies of the Oscar De Priest program (original in Box 1) and copies of photographs. One of the photographic copies is of the Rose Inn.

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1975; Majority of material found within Bulk 1910-1940

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