In this black and white photo from the early 1950s, several African American students at the Bruton Heights School in Williamsburg, Virginia work together to sort fresh vegetables and groceries into Thanksgiving baskets to donate to members in the community who needed help. Laverne Wallace, right, oversees the sorting of the food donations. This photo is part of the Albert Durant Photography Collection, created by Albert Durant, who was the first licensed Black photographer in the Williamsburg area. His pictures capture special moments and traditions in the African American community.
Creator:
Albert Durant
Date Created:
Early 1950s
Point of Origin:
Williamsburg, Virginia
Object Identifier #:
DUR-5353
Citation Label:
Thanksgiving Basket Preparation, Albert Durant, Williamsburg, Virginia, November 1950s, Albert Durant Photography Collection, AV1992.1
In this black and white photo from the early 1950s, several African American students at the Bruton Heights School in Williamsburg, Virginia work together to sort fresh vegetables and groceries into Thanksgiving baskets to donate to members in the community who needed help. Laverne Wallace, right, oversees the sorting of the food donations. This photo is part of the Albert Durant Photography Collection, created by Albert Durant, who was the first licensed Black photographer in the Williamsburg area. His pictures capture special moments and traditions in the African American community.
Creator:
Albert Durant
Date Created:
Early 1950s
Point of Origin:
Williamsburg, Virginia
Object Identifier #:
DUR-5353
Citation Label:
Thanksgiving Basket Preparation, Albert Durant, Williamsburg, Virginia, November 1950s, Albert Durant Photography Collection, AV1992.1