History Museum On The Square - Photo Archives
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 | Accession Number:2000-151 Accession Date: Condition:fair Location:archives, Black Hist. Coll., Box 1,folder 48 Keywords:slavery, Celia Sheppard, African American, Henry Sheppard, Hampton Ave., St. Louis St., fashion Area of Origin:Springfield, MO Period:1902 Category:Documentary Artifact Object:Print, photographic Maker:uk Description/History:Sepia tone photo of a former slave, Celia Sheppard, taken in 1902 when she was over 90. Posed at the southwest corner of Hampton Ave. and St. Louis St. She had been owned by the Henry Sheppard family who lived at 414 St. Louis St. Celia Sheppard lived with her son Sargent at 211 Hampton Ave. Sarge worked for the Anthony Tobacco Factory at 605 St. Louis St. The photo was given to Charles Sheppard's mother by Mary Dean Anthony. Note the clothing which was typical for slave women throughout the south. News-Leader Photo Information: |
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