Little Zion Baptist Church Baby Contest
Dublin Core
Title
Little Zion Baptist Church Baby Contest
Subject
African American Photographers
African Americans - Virginia - Williamsburg - photographs
Description
Members of the Little Zion Baptist Church Baby Contest posing in Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1950's. Baby Contest children were chosen and then members raided money in their names. Front row women identified as (l to r): Dorthy May Ashby, Lillie Roberts Bradly, and Ruby Jean Reid. Back row women identified as (l to r): Ruth Bank, Menlinda Reid Ashby, Vivian Reid (nickname Pigtail), Blanche Washington, and Roberta Minkins.
Creator
Durant, Albert W.
Date
Circa 1950's
Date Created
Circa 1950's
Is Part Of
Albert Durant Photography Collection, AV-1992.1, Box 7, Folder 1
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
DUR-5403
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Gelatin silver print
Physical Dimensions
8x10 inches
Citation
Durant, Albert W., “Little Zion Baptist Church Baby Contest,” John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, accessed April 20, 2024, https://rocklib.omeka.net/items/show/773.