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DeKalb Historical Society
William Black Photography Collection
Introduction: This is an extensive collection of photographs taken by William Black, a professional DeKalb photographer.
Provenance: Gift of Mr. And Mrs. William Black, 1989. (Accession #1989-42) Access: Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish materials from this collection must be requested from the Archivist, DeKalb Historical Society. Citations should be made as follows:
Description of specific item, William Black Collection, DeKalb Historical Society Archives
Processed by Lisa Dewberry, DHS intern, 2002
Size: 5 manuscript boxes Biographical Sketch of William Black: William Black was the staff photographer for
Chamblee High School and its yearbook from the late 1940’s through the late 1960’s. He also served Briarcliff and Cross Keys High Schools, and individuals in the Decatur area.
Description: This collection is comprised of photographs from various Chamblee High School activities. Included are photographs of the football team, basketball team, Miss Juno Beauty Pageant, cheerleaders, the Powder Puff Football game, and various pictures from the prom. There are some photographs from Druid Hills High School and the W.D. Thompson School in the collection. Also additional photos of Doraville Police Department, the Fire Department at Emory, the Dogwood Festival Princess, an AARP reception, George Busbee, the Swan Coach House, Chamblee Lodge members, and the Sagamore Hills Bridge Party.
Subject Headings: Where possible, Library of Congress Subject Headings have been used.
Main Entry: Black, William
- Subject/Added Entries:
- Chamblee High School (Ga.)
Briarcliff High School (Ga.) Cross Keys High School (Ga.) Decatur (Ga.) Doraville (Ga.) Emory University Busbee, George, 1927-2004
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Folder List
- Box Folder
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1957 CHS Miss Juno competition and parade 1957 CHS Miss Juno participants in formal wear 1957 1957 CHS Miss Juno photos of pool scenes Miss Juno 1958
1957 1957
Participants in bathing suits and gowns Miss Juno 1959, Pool scenes Miss Juno 1959, contestant line-ups and individual portraits Miss Juno 1959, winners in formal wear CHS: Homecoming, Prom and Talent Show Events Various photos of individuals and couples CHS Girls Miss Juno and Homecoming Court girls Girl’s Clubs, Powderpuff Football, Cheerleading and some Marching Band CHS Cheerleaders 1962 and ca. 1970
1958
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1959
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1960-1962
1962-1963 1959-1960
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- 1950’s CHS Dances
“Neptune Ball” photos of students and couples CHS Homecoming and Prom Printed Material, programs CHS Jr. and Sr. Prom (1 of 2) Prom held at Briarcliff High School CHS Jr. and Sr. Prom (2 of 2)
Late 1950’s 1959 1959
234
Late 1950’s
- Late 1950s’
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- Senior Superlatives
- Late 1950s, Early 1960’s
Sweetheart Dance Valentine’s Day couples, portraits and
- the “Dance Band”
- 1960’s
89
CHS Administrators and Talent Show (1 of 2) CHS Administrators and Talent Show (2 of 2)
1959 1959
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CHS homecoming, Beta-Beauty Contest and Prom PROOFS, Sample photos CHS Extra Copies
1957
Sheets of extra shots of Administrators, Athletic and Talent Show events CHS Proofs of Athletic and Talent Show Events Sample copies of candid shots Cheerleaders, students and basketball photos CHS Students and Athletics
1960-1962
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1959-1960 1958 1959
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CHS Boys Football Boys and Girls Athletics
1959-1960
- Basketball, tennis and wrestling teams
- 1960
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- Box Folder
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CHS Sports
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Basketball, track and cheerleading photos Miscellaneous Students/Faculty Unmarked photos of CHS faces CHS Negatives
1960-1962
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10
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Cross Keys Negatives (1 of 2) Cross Keys Negatives (2 of 2) Cross Keys Students and Building CKHS Miss Chieftain CKHS Cheerleaders CKHS Athletics
Late 1950’s early 1960’s
1960’s 1960 1960’s
Basketball, powderpuff, football, cheerleading CKHS Athletes, Football players, cheerleaders CKHS vs. Chamblee wrestling CKHS Athletics and banquet
1960’s 1960 1958-1964 1960
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- Briarcliff High School
King Dance and negatives of the 196
- Jr. and Sr. Prom
- 1962-1963
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Women’s Chamber of Commerce at Atlantic Steel 1960’s
- Doraville Police Department
- 1960’s
Emory Fire Department Photos of the “Wreck at Emory” Little League Teams
1960’s
- 1957
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- Judy Allen/Jeannie Weaver
Photos of Allen as CHS Homecoming Queen and at her wedding, negatives of Weaver wedding Doris Borden Faulk Negatives
1958
- 1959
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- Sagamore Hills Bridge Party
- 1950’s
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Swan Coach House, First National Bank, Amoco George Busbee, AARP Meeting and Reception Dogwood Festival Princess Various Unmarked photos and negatives Unidentified pictures of people, places and events