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['I Am An American' Day 1946 at Soldier's Field]

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Defender Banquet

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Hospital Dedication Memphis - Men's Club Formal Parkway? - Miss. School

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Salassie at R.R. Yards

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Ramon Williams Collection

Ramon Williams shot and created these films throughout Chicago and the American South. The collection features a number of historical figures and events, including Haile Selassie’s arrival in Chicago, Althea Gibson’s landmark US Nationals win, and several Bud Billiken parades. 8mm, 16mm. Sound, Silent. 1943-1975. 161 films.

1940s 1950s

16mm

Close-up House Exterior

Memphis Mississippi South Side

Features person ... Sengstacke family

Sound Silent

Automobiles Awards Celebrity & Public figure Children Clothing and dress Events (general) Food Government officials Military Musicians News conference Parties Performances Photography Railroads Speech Trains

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