Black, William
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William Black Collection 1 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 William Black Collection 2 Folder List Box Folder Contents ____________ Date(s)____ 1 1 1957 CHS Miss Juno competition and parade 1957 2 1957 CHS Miss Juno participants in formal wear 1957 3 1957 CHS Miss Juno photos of pool scenes 1957 4 Miss Juno 1958 Participants in bathing suits and gowns 1958 5 Miss Juno 1959, Pool scenes 1959 6 Miss Juno 1959, contestant line-ups and individual portraits 1959 7 Miss Juno 1959, winners in formal wear 1959 8 CHS: Homecoming, Prom and Talent Show Events Various photos of individuals and couples 1960-1962 9 CHS Girls Miss Juno and Homecoming Court girls 1962-1963 10 Girl’s Clubs, Powderpuff Football, Cheerleading and some Marching Band 1959-1960 11 CHS Cheerleaders 1962 and ca. 1970 2 1 1950’s CHS Dances “Neptune Ball” photos of students and couples Late 1950’s 2 CHS Homecoming and Prom 1959 3 Printed Material, programs 1959 4 CHS Jr. and Sr. Prom (1 of 2) Prom held at Briarcliff High School Late 1950’s 5 CHS Jr. and Sr. Prom (2 of 2) Late 1950s’ 6 Senior Superlatives Late 1950s, Early 1960’s 7 Sweetheart Dance Valentine’s Day couples, portraits and the “Dance Band” 1960’s 8 CHS Administrators and Talent Show (1 of 2) 1959 9 CHS Administrators and Talent Show (2 of 2) 1959 3 1 CHS homecoming, Beta-Beauty Contest and Prom PROOFS, Sample photos 1957 2 CHS Extra Copies Sheets of extra shots of Administrators, Athletic and Talent Show events 1960-1962 3 CHS Proofs of Athletic and Talent Show Events Sample copies of candid shots 1959-1960 4 Cheerleaders, students and basketball photos 1958 5 CHS Students and Athletics 1959 6 CHS Boys Football 1959-1960 7 Boys and Girls Athletics Basketball, tennis and wrestling teams 1960 William Black Collection 3 Box Folder Contents ____________ Date(s)____ 8 CHS Sports Basketball, track and cheerleading photos 1960-1962 9 Miscellaneous Students/Faculty Unmarked photos of CHS faces 10 CHS Negatives 4 1 Cross Keys Negatives (1 of 2) Late 1950’s early 1960’s 2 Cross Keys Negatives (2 of 2) 3 Cross Keys Students and Building 1960’s 4 CKHS Miss Chieftain 1960 5 CKHS Cheerleaders 1960’s 6 CKHS Athletics Basketball, powderpuff, football, cheerleading 1960’s 7 CKHS Athletes, Football players, cheerleaders 1960 8 CKHS vs. Chamblee wrestling 1958-1964 9 CKHS Athletics and banquet 1960 10 Briarcliff High School King Dance and negatives of the 196 Jr. and Sr. Prom 1962-1963 5 1 Women’s Chamber of Commerce at Atlantic Steel 1960’s 2 Doraville Police Department 1960’s 3 Emory Fire Department Photos of the “Wreck at Emory” 1960’s 4 Little League Teams 1957 5 Judy Allen/Jeannie Weaver Photos of Allen as CHS Homecoming Queen and at her wedding, negatives of Weaver wedding 1958 6 Doris Borden Faulk Negatives 1959 7 Sagamore Hills Bridge Party 1950’s 8 Swan Coach House, First National Bank, Amoco 9 George Busbee, AARP Meeting and Reception 10 Dogwood Festival Princess 11 Various Unmarked photos and negatives Unidentified pictures of people, places and events .