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Edna Owen and Vera O. Black Slide Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 219

Content Description

The collection contains 235 color slides purchased or taken in the 1960s by sisters Edna Owen and Vera Owen Black. The slides depict attractions around the National Mall, including the Washington Monument and the Tidal Basin during cherry blossom season. Of note are two tray bins with slides of visitors visiting John F. Kennedy’s grave at Arlington National Cemetery.

Dates

  • Creation: 1964 - 1967

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Originally from North Carolina, Edna Owen (1911-2004) worked for the DC Housing Authority until her retirement. Her older sister Vera O. Black also worked as a civil servant, although her role is unknown.

Extent

0.5 Linear feet (1 box) ; 6.25x11.75x2.5"

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

16 tray bins with the following subject groupings:

Arlington National Cemetery, 22 slides Arlington National Cemetery, John F. Kennedy Grave, 20 slides Arlington National Cemetery, John F. Kennedy Grave, 21 slides Basilica, Franciscan Monastery, National Cathedral, 5 slides U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Supreme Court, 9 slides Cherry Blossom Parade, 13 slides Cherry Blossom Parade (with day, no year), 14 slides Cherry Blossom Parade, 20 slides Cherry Blossom Parade, 12 slides Cherry Blossom Parade, 18 slides JFK in Memoriam, 10 slides Smithsonian Castle, National Gallery of Art, Miscellaneous Mall Sites, 12 slides Tidal Basin, Jefferson Memorial, Cherry Blossoms, 15 slides Washington Monument and Views, 22 slides White House during John F. Kennedy's Presidency, 15 slides White House, Lafayette Park, National Christmas Tree, 12 slides

Custodial History

Donated by Ben Hill, nephew of Edna Owen and grandson of Vera Owen Black.

Processing Information

Basic processing rules were followed. Out of 364 slides in the original donation, 127 were deemed out of scope and discarded.

Title
Edna Owen and Vera O. Black Slide Collection219
Subtitle
An inventory of Edna Owen and Vera O. Black Slide Collection at DC Public Library
Author
Collection processed by Charisma Lee, 2022
Date
2024-04-22
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library Repository

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