NAACP Convention Collection

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African American couple posed in front of the Cyclone Racer, Long Beach, CA, July 1949. Downtown Long African American couple posed in front of the Cyclone Racer, Long Beach, CA, July 1949. Downtown Long Beach provided delegates with sightseeing opportunities including the beachside amusement park called The Pike featuring a large wooden roller coaster, the Cyclone Racer. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People -- History -- 20th century; African Americans -- California -- Los Angeles -- Social conditions The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Convention Collection contains primarily amateur black and white photographs taken by an unknown attendee -- most likely a delegate--who...
African American family posed on stairs in front of house. In between conference sessions, attendees African American family posed on stairs in front of house. In between conference sessions, attendees took time to explore the city of Los Angeles; these vintage snapshots convey the architecture and feel of life in Los Angeles neighborhoods during the late 1940s. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People -- History -- 20th century; African Americans -- California -- Los Angeles -- Social conditions The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Convention Collection contains primarily amateur black and white photographs taken by an unknown attendee -- most likely a delegate--who...
African American man in driveway, leaning against car. Little is known about this unidentified delegate. African American man in driveway, leaning against car. Little is known about this unidentified delegate. He is featured in other snapshots and included in a few of the group photographs. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People -- History -- 20th century; African Americans -- California -- Los Angeles -- Social conditions The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Convention Collection contains primarily amateur black and white photographs taken by an unknown attendee -- most likely a delegate--who...
Attendees at banquet tables with a banner of the Citizen's Civic Club in background; unidentified church Attendees at banquet tables with a banner of the Citizen's Civic Club in background; unidentified church basement. The 40th annual NAACP conference drew some 500 delegates from all over the country, representing more than 40 states. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People -- History -- 20th century; African Americans -- California -- Los Angeles -- Social conditions The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Convention Collection contains primarily amateur black and white photographs taken by an unknown attendee -- most likely a delegate--who...
Attendees seated inside an unidentified church. Los Angeles area churches served as many of the venues Attendees seated inside an unidentified church. Los Angeles area churches served as many of the venues for conference meetings, services and events during the five-day convention. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People -- History -- 20th century; African Americans -- California -- Los Angeles -- Social conditions The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Convention Collection contains primarily amateur black and white photographs taken by an unknown attendee -- most likely a delegate--who...
Eighteen attendees, seated, pose for a group portrait during the 40th NAACP Convention, Los Angeles, Eighteen attendees, seated, pose for a group portrait during the 40th NAACP Convention, Los Angeles, July 1949. Bona Fide Photo Service, Los Angeles. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People -- History -- 20th century; African Americans -- California -- Los Angeles -- Social conditions The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Convention Collection contains primarily amateur black and white photographs taken by an unknown attendee -- most likely a delegate--who...
Group of delegates standing on sidewalk awaiting chartered convention buses. Group of delegates standing on sidewalk awaiting chartered convention buses. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People -- History -- 20th century; African Americans -- California -- Los Angeles -- Social conditions The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Convention Collection contains primarily amateur black and white photographs taken by an unknown attendee -- most likely a delegate--who...
Group on front porch of building. In between conference sessions, attendees took time to explore the Group on front porch of building. In between conference sessions, attendees took time to explore the city of Los Angeles; these vintage snapshots convey the architecture and feel of life in Los Angeles neighborhoods during the late 1940s. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People -- History -- 20th century; African Americans -- California -- Los Angeles -- Social conditions The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Convention Collection contains primarily amateur black and white photographs taken by an unknown attendee -- most likely a delegate--who...
Man climbing exterior staircase, woman looking down from top of stairs. In between conference sessions, Man climbing exterior staircase, woman looking down from top of stairs. In between conference sessions, attendees took time to explore the city of Los Angeles; these vintage snapshots convey the architecture and feel of life in Los Angeles neighborhoods during the late 1940s. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People -- History -- 20th century; African Americans -- California -- Los Angeles -- Social conditions The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Convention Collection contains primarily amateur black and white photographs taken by an unknown attendee -- most likely a delegate--who...
People walking up to church entrance. Opening session for the 40th NAACP Convention took place at the People walking up to church entrance. Opening session for the 40th NAACP Convention took place at the Second Baptist Church, 2412 Griffith Ave., in South Central Los Angeles. Norman F. Marsh designed the building along with black architect Paul R. Williams. The church has figured prominently in the African-American civil rights movement. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People -- History -- 20th century; African Americans -- California -- Los Angeles -- Social conditions The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Convention Collection contains primarily amateur black and white photographs taken by an unknown attendee -- most likely a delegate--who...
Street view of marquee and building, Lincoln Theatre, July 1949. One of the many fanciful movie houses Street view of marquee and building, Lincoln Theatre, July 1949. One of the many fanciful movie houses found throughout Los Angeles, the Moorish-style Lincoln Theatre at 2300 South Central Avenue was designed by architect John Paxton Perrine and opened in 1927. The Lincoln was a popular center of black entertainment including live events and motion pictures for several decades. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People -- History -- 20th century; African Americans -- California -- Los Angeles -- Social conditions The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Convention Collection contains primarily amateur black and white photographs taken by an unknown attendee -- most likely a delegate--who...
The closing ceremony of the conference was held in the outdoor Hollywood Bowl and included a musical The closing ceremony of the conference was held in the outdoor Hollywood Bowl and included a musical program by the Los Angeles County Band and local church choirs. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People -- History -- 20th century; African Americans -- California -- Los Angeles -- Social conditions The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Convention Collection contains primarily amateur black and white photographs taken by an unknown attendee -- most likely a delegate--who...
Two African American women on balcony of house. In between conference sessions, attendees took time to Two African American women on balcony of house. In between conference sessions, attendees took time to explore the city of Los Angeles; these vintage snapshots convey the architecture and feel of life in Los Angeles neighborhoods during the late 1940s. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People -- History -- 20th century; African Americans -- California -- Los Angeles -- Social conditions The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Convention Collection contains primarily amateur black and white photographs taken by an unknown attendee -- most likely a delegate--who...
View of the beach, roller coaster and downtown Long Beach, CA, July 1949. Delegates enjoyed sightseeing View of the beach, roller coaster and downtown Long Beach, CA, July 1949. Delegates enjoyed sightseeing opportunities including the beachside amusement park called The Pike featuring a large wooden roller coaster, the Cyclone Racer. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People -- History -- 20th century; African Americans -- California -- Los Angeles -- Social conditions The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Convention Collection contains primarily amateur black and white photographs taken by an unknown attendee -- most likely a delegate--who...
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