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  • Portrait of Lovie Patton

    Photograph by
    Olson, Martha, American
    Subject of
    Patton, Lovie, American
    Date
    1970
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 5/16 × 7 5/8 in. (23.7 × 19.4 cm)
    H x W (Mat): 13 3/4 × 11 1/2 in. (34.9 × 29.2 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Closed): 17 × 28 in. (43.2 × 71.1 cm)
    Caption
    Martha Olson graduated from Northwestern University with her B.A. in Art in 1969, and within a year, she was working more than 800 miles away as the girls’ physical education teacher at Marion High School in Columbia, Mississippi. It was the first year of integration in Mississippi public schools. During that time, Olson photographed local students, their relatives, and other residents of Marion County, which she later compiled into a series entitled, "Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971."
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Lovie Patton. Patton is featured from the shoulders up and looking directly at the camera. She is wearing a coat and hat. A building is visible in the background of the photograph. The photograph is mounted to a paper frame. [Ms. Lovie Patton / 1970 / Martha Olson] is handwritten in pencil on the interior frame below the photograph. A [N] is handwritten on the interior of the frame. On the back of the photograph are handwritten inscriptions reading [Ms. Lovie Patton, Quilt-Maker, Columbia, MS 1970 / VP 041.tif / Martha Olson / 007 (crossed out in black ink)].
    Place depicted
    Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American South
    Communities
    Craftsmanship
    Folklife
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Martha Olson
    Object number
    2018.21.33
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Martha Olson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55afe026b-c6d0-4857-bfed-2a8390ab5b7c
  • Portrait of Janice Johnson

    Photograph by
    Olson, Martha, American
    Subject of
    Johnson, Janice, American
    Date
    1970
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 15/16 × 8 in. (25.2 × 20.3 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Closed): 17 × 14 in. (43.2 × 35.6 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Open): 17 × 28 in. (43.2 × 71.1 cm)
    Caption
    Martha Olson graduated from Northwestern University with her B.A. in Art in 1969, and within a year, she was working more than 800 miles away as the girls’ physical education teacher at Marion High School in Columbia, Mississippi. It was the first year of integration in Mississippi public schools. During that time, Olson photographed local students, their relatives, and other residents of Marion County, which she later compiled into a series entitled, "Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971."
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Janice Johnson. Johnson is looking to the left of the photograph. She is wearing a corded jacket. The photograph is mounted to a paper frame in plastic photograph corners. [Janice Johnson / 1970 / Martha Olson] is handwritten in pencil on the interior frame below the photograph. On the back of the photograph are handwritten inscriptions identifying the subject, date, and photographer.
    Place depicted
    Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American South
    Communities
    Education
    Photography
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Martha Olson
    Object number
    2018.21.63
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Martha Olson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50bdf9698-b405-41ae-9995-a7d45e2a4cb6
  • Portrait of Naomi Jefferson

    Photograph by
    Olson, Martha, American
    Subject of
    Jefferson, Naomi, American
    Date
    1970
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 13/16 × 7 7/8 in. (24.9 × 20 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Closed): 17 × 14 in. (43.2 × 35.6 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Open): 17 × 28 in. (43.2 × 71.1 cm)
    Caption
    Martha Olson graduated from Northwestern University with her B.A. in Art in 1969, and within a year, she was working more than 800 miles away as the girls’ physical education teacher at Marion High School in Columbia, Mississippi. It was the first year of integration in Mississippi public schools. During that time, Olson photographed local students, their relatives, and other residents of Marion County, which she later compiled into a series entitled, "Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971."
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Naomi Jefferson. Jefferson is sitting in a chair in a field. She is facing the camera, wearing a dress, sweater, and glasses. The photograph is mounted to a paper frame with clear plastic photograph corners. Below the photograph handwritten text in pencil reads: [Martha Olson]. On the back of the photograph are handwritten inscriptions reading [Naomi Jefferson, step-grandmother to Ford lads, Columbia, MS 1970 / VP 024 / .024.tif / Martha Olson / 213 (crossed out)].
    Place depicted
    Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American South
    Communities
    Photography
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Martha Olson
    Object number
    2018.21.17
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Martha Olson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd522fa60ce-57b5-4764-a521-61bc87db761a
  • Portrait of Anna and Otho Barnes

    Photograph by
    Olson, Martha, American
    Subject of
    Barnes, Otho, American, 1876 - 1975
    Barnes, Anna, American, 1888 - 1978
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    1970
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 7/8 × 7 1/8 in. (25.1 × 18.1 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Closed): 17 × 14 in. (43.2 × 35.6 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Open): 17 × 28 in. (43.2 × 71.1 cm)
    Caption
    Martha Olson graduated from Northwestern University with her B.A. in Art in 1969, and within a year, she was working more than 800 miles away as the girls’ physical education teacher at Marion High School in Columbia, Mississippi. It was the first year of integration in Mississippi public schools. During that time, Olson photographed local students, their relatives, and other residents of Marion County, which she later compiled into a series entitled, "Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971."
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Anna and Otho Barnes. Otho sits in the foreground of the photograph in a wooden chair. He faces the right of the image and is wearing a hat. Anna is featured in the background of the image standing near a table with a phone on it. In the right background, there is an unidentified person partially visible. The image is mounted to a paper frame which has the photographer’s name [Martha Olson] written below the image. On the back of the photograph are handwritten inscriptions identifying the subject, date, and photographer.
    Place depicted
    Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American South
    Communities
    Domestic life
    Families
    Photography
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Martha Olson
    Object number
    2018.21.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Martha Olson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd599c22570-8faf-4a39-8d01-3781bf7c20a1
  • Portrait of Annie Lee Williams and Christine Holmes

    Photograph by
    Olson, Martha, American
    Subject of
    Williams, Annie Lee, American
    Holmes, Christine, American
    Date
    1970
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 11/16 × 7 3/4 in. (24.6 × 19.7 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 17 × 14 1/16 in. (43.2 × 35.7 cm)
    H x W: 17 × 28 in. (43.2 × 71.1 cm)
    Caption
    Martha Olson graduated from Northwestern University with her B.A. in Art in 1969, and within a year, she was working more than 800 miles away as the girls’ physical education teacher at Marion High School in Columbia, Mississippi. It was the first year of integration in Mississippi public schools. During that time, Olson photographed local students, their relatives, and other residents of Marion County, which she later compiled into a series entitled, "Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971."
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Annie Lee Williams and her granddaughter Christine Holmes. Williams holds Holmes in her arms and both are looking directly at the camera. Williams is wearing a sweater over a dress and Holmes wears a jacket over a light-colored outfit. A building and some cars are partially visible in the background of the photograph. The photograph is mounted to a paper frame. [Ms. Annie Lee Williams and Christine Holmes / 1970 / Martha Olson] is handwritten in pencil on the interior frame below the photograph. A [H.H.] is handwritten on the interior of the frame. On the back of the photograph are handwritten inscriptions identifying the subject, date, and photographer.
    Place depicted
    Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American South
    Children
    Communities
    Families
    Motherhood
    Photography
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Martha Olson
    Object number
    2018.21.47
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Martha Olson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51e707704-9c06-4f3f-bfc9-f58b95f6049e
  • Portrait of Naomi Jefferson and Collie Ford

    Photograph by
    Olson, Martha, American
    Subject of
    Jefferson, Naomi, American
    Ford, Collie, American
    Date
    1970
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 13/16 × 7 13/16 in. (24.9 × 19.8 cm)
    H x W (Paper Mount): 14 1/4 × 11 3/4 in. (36.2 × 29.8 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Closed): 17 × 14 in. (43.2 × 35.6 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Open): 17 × 28 in. (43.2 × 71.1 cm)
    Caption
    Martha Olson graduated from Northwestern University with her B.A. in Art in 1969, and within a year, she was working more than 800 miles away as the girls’ physical education teacher at Marion High School in Columbia, Mississippi. It was the first year of integration in Mississippi public schools. During that time, Olson photographed local students, their relatives, and other residents of Marion County, which she later compiled into a series entitled, "Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971."
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Naomi Jefferson and Collie Ford. Jefferson and Ford are seated in chairs outside of a building. Ford has his proper right arm over Jefferson's shoulder. He sits, wearing a pair of overalls, a long sleeved shirt, and a hat. Jefferson wears a dress and a long-sleeved shirt with her proper left leg crossed over her proper right leg, as she looks off to the left of the image. The photograph is mounted to a paper mat, which is mounted to a paper frame. Below the photograph handwritten text in ink reads: [Martha Olson]. On the back of the photograph are handwritten inscriptions identifying the subject, date, and photographer.
    Place depicted
    Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American South
    Communities
    Domestic life
    Families
    Photography
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Martha Olson
    Object number
    2018.21.18
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Martha Olson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e9edc88b-6d22-4a9f-819e-9414f3e5da0e
  • Portrait of Edgar Earl Patton, Brady Patton, and Lovie Patton

    Photograph by
    Olson, Martha, American
    Subject of
    Patton, Lovie, American
    Patton, Edgar Earl, American
    Patton, Brady, American
    Date
    1970
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 13/16 × 7 5/16 in. (24.9 × 18.6 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 16 3/4 × 14 5/8 in. (42.5 × 37.1 cm)
    H x W (Frame): 19 13/16 × 17 5/8 in. (50.3 × 44.8 cm)
    Caption
    Martha Olson graduated from Northwestern University with her B.A. in Art in 1969, and within a year, she was working more than 800 miles away as the girls’ physical education teacher at Marion High School in Columbia, Mississippi. It was the first year of integration in Mississippi public schools. During that time, Olson photographed local students, their relatives, and other residents of Marion County, which she later compiled into a series entitled, "Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971."
    Description
    A black and white photograph of (from left to right), Edgar Earl Patton, Brady Patton, and Lovie Patton. The three are featured standing in front of a building. Edgar is only partially visible; the two boys stand to the lower left side of the photograph. Lovie Patton, their grandmother, stands at center. Another person is partially visible on the porch in the background of the photograph. The back of the frame has several inscriptions about the subject of the photograph, the photographer, and numbers. A label on the back of the frame reads: [Ms. Lovie Patton with her grandson's / 1st Year of School Integration of MS]. Metal hooks and picture wire are attached to the back of the frame.
    Place depicted
    Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American South
    Children
    Communities
    Families
    Motherhood
    Photography
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Martha Olson
    Object number
    2018.21.28
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Martha Olson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd569d84542-b37d-472c-97ef-b3a46d84f47c
  • Portrait of Steven Renee Patton

    Photograph by
    Olson, Martha, American
    Subject of
    Patton, Steven Renee, American
    Date
    1970
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 8 1/4 × 6 1/4 in. (21 × 15.9 cm)
    H x W (Paper Mount): 12 3/4 × 10 5/16 in. (32.4 × 26.2 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Closed): 17 1/16 × 14 1/16 in. (43.3 × 35.7 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Open): 17 1/16 × 28 1/16 in. (43.3 × 71.3 cm)
    Caption
    Martha Olson graduated from Northwestern University with her B.A. in Art in 1969, and within a year, she was working more than 800 miles away as the girls’ physical education teacher at Marion High School in Columbia, Mississippi. It was the first year of integration in Mississippi public schools. During that time, Olson photographed local students, their relatives, and other residents of Marion County, which she later compiled into a series entitled, "Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971."
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Steven Renee Patton. Patton is standing, facing the camera and holding an egg in his proper right hand. He is wearing a long-sleeved shirt and overalls. Farm equipment is visible in the background. The photograph is mounted to a paper mat, which is mounted to a paper frame. Below the photograph handwritten text in ink reads: [Martha Olson]. On the back of the photograph a handwritten inscription reads [Probably grandson to Lovie Patton, Columbia, MS, 1970 / VP 026.tif / Martha Olson / 204 (crossed out)].
    Place depicted
    Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American South
    Children
    Communities
    Photography
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Martha Olson
    Object number
    2018.21.19
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Martha Olson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c228c36a-b33e-45fd-a3cc-b58e347a4904
  • Portrait of Anna Barnes

    Photograph by
    Olson, Martha, American
    Subject of
    Barnes, Anna, American, 1888 - 1978
    Date
    1970
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 7/8 × 7 1/8 in. (25.1 × 18.1 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Closed): 17 × 14 in. (43.2 × 35.6 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Open): 17 × 28 in. (43.2 × 71.1 cm)
    Caption
    Martha Olson graduated from Northwestern University with her B.A. in Art in 1969, and within a year, she was working more than 800 miles away as the girls’ physical education teacher at Marion High School in Columbia, Mississippi. It was the first year of integration in Mississippi public schools. During that time, Olson photographed local students, their relatives, and other residents of Marion County, which she later compiled into a series entitled, "Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971."
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Anna Barnes. Barnes is featured from the knees up. She is standing with her arms crossed at her chest. The photograph is mounted to a paper frame. [Ms. Anna Barnes / 1970 / Martha Olson] is handwritten in pencil on the interior frame below the photograph. A [L.L.] is handwritten on the interior of the frame. On the back of the photograph are handwritten inscriptions identifying the subject, date, and photographer.
    Place depicted
    Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American South
    Communities
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Martha Olson
    Object number
    2018.21.46
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Martha Olson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e8f1086e-f199-467d-bb8f-5a26807d0962
  • Portrait of Bertia, Alva, and Christine Holmes

    Photograph by
    Olson, Martha, American
    Subject of
    Holmes, Bertia Mae Irvin
    Holmes, Alva, American
    Holmes, Christine, American
    Date
    1970
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 7/8 × 8 in. (25.1 × 20.3 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Closed): 17 1/16 × 14 1/16 in. (43.3 × 35.7 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Open): 17 1/16 × 28 1/16 in. (43.3 × 71.3 cm)
    Caption
    Martha Olson graduated from Northwestern University with her B.A. in Art in 1969, and within a year, she was working more than 800 miles away as the girls’ physical education teacher at Marion High School in Columbia, Mississippi. It was the first year of integration in Mississippi public schools. During that time, Olson photographed local students, their relatives, and other residents of Marion County, which she later compiled into a series entitled, "Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971."
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Bertia Mae Irvin Holmes with her daughters Alva, and Christine Holmes. Alva on the left and Christine is in the back while Bertia sits in a chair in the background. Alva wears a plaid dress and Christine wears a light colored dress and bonnet. Bertia sits in a row of folding chairs. Other rows are in front and behind Bertia's row. There are bleachers visible in the background. The photograph is mounted to a paper frame with clear photograph corners. [Martha Olson] is handwritten in ink on the interior frame below the photograph. On the back of the photograph are handwritten inscriptions identifying the subject, date, and photographer.
    Place depicted
    Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American South
    Children
    Communities
    Families
    Motherhood
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Martha Olson
    Object number
    2018.21.35
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Martha Olson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd524f40b85-0d15-4288-a44b-99746ae09b96
  • Portrait of Annie Beatrice and Collie Ford

    Photograph by
    Olson, Martha, American
    Subject of
    Ford, Annie Beatrice, American
    Ford, Collie, American
    Date
    1970
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 11/16 × 7 1/2 in. (24.6 × 19.1 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Closed): 17 × 14 in. (43.2 × 35.6 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Open): 17 × 28 in. (43.2 × 71.1 cm)
    Caption
    Martha Olson graduated from Northwestern University with her B.A. in Art in 1969, and within a year, she was working more than 800 miles away as the girls’ physical education teacher at Marion High School in Columbia, Mississippi. It was the first year of integration in Mississippi public schools. During that time, Olson photographed local students, their relatives, and other residents of Marion County, which she later compiled into a series entitled, "Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971."
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Annie Beatrice and Collie Ford. The two are at the center of the photograph, standing in the middle of a field. Annie Beatrice stands wearing a long coat and dress over pants. Collie stands to the left of the photograph wearing overalls and has his proper left arm around Annie. The photograph is mounted to a paper frame. [Annie Beatrice and Collie Ford / 1970 / Martha Olson] is handwritten in pencil on the interior frame below the photograph. A [II] is handwritten on the interior of the frame. On the back of the photograph are handwritten inscriptions identifying the subject, date, and photographer.
    Place depicted
    Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American South
    Communities
    Families
    Photography
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Martha Olson
    Object number
    2018.21.54
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Martha Olson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54f059280-cdaf-4aac-bfa5-9a0e1309e5ca
  • Portrait of Mora Howard

    Photograph by
    Olson, Martha, American
    Subject of
    Howard, Mora, American
    Date
    1970
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 5/8 × 10 7/16 in. (34.6 × 26.5 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Closed): 20 × 16 in. (50.8 × 40.6 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Open): 20 × 32 in. (50.8 × 81.3 cm)
    Caption
    Martha Olson graduated from Northwestern University with her B.A. in Art in 1969, and within a year, she was working more than 800 miles away as the girls’ physical education teacher at Marion High School in Columbia, Mississippi. It was the first year of integration in Mississippi public schools. During that time, Olson photographed local students, their relatives, and other residents of Marion County, which she later compiled into a series entitled, "Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971."
    Description
    A black and white photographic print of Mora Howard. Howard is looking off to the left of the photograph. The photograph shows Howard from the neck up, wearing a top with a light colored ruffle collar. The photograph is mounted to a paper frame and handwritten text under the photograph reads: [Martha Olson]. On the back of the photograph are handwritten inscriptions identifying the subject, date, and photographer.
    Place depicted
    Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American South
    Communities
    Education
    Photography
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Martha Olson
    Object number
    2018.21.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Martha Olson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5580a7c5f-9b50-4c42-92c1-f15bec7dba5e
  • Portrait of Cynthia Griffin

    Photograph by
    Olson, Martha, American
    Subject of
    Griffin, Cynthia, American
    Date
    1970
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 4 5/8 × 3 1/8 in. (11.7 × 7.9 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 5 × 3 1/2 in. (12.7 × 8.9 cm)
    Caption
    Martha Olson graduated from Northwestern University with her B.A. in Art in 1969, and within a year, she was working more than 800 miles away as the girls’ physical education teacher at Marion High School in Columbia, Mississippi. It was the first year of integration in Mississippi public schools. During that time, Olson photographed local students, their relatives, and other residents of Marion County, which she later compiled into a series entitled, "Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971."
    Description
    A color photograph of Cynthia Griffin. Griffin is featured from the shoulders up. She is looking directly at the camera and is wearing a blue, red, and white top and a long gold chain necklace. There is a pre-printed date on the bottom of the image paper that reads [Dec 70]. On the back of the photograph are handwritten inscriptions identifying the subject, date, and photographer.
    Place depicted
    Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American South
    Communities
    Education
    Photography
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Martha Olson
    Object number
    2018.21.119
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Martha Olson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd505ed6b93-902a-433d-b9b9-8f00809f30ce
  • Portrait of Norma Pearl Sartin

    Photograph by
    Olson, Martha, American
    Subject of
    Sartin, Norma Pearl, American
    Date
    1970
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 15/16 × 8 in. (25.2 × 20.3 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Closed): 17 × 14 in. (43.2 × 35.6 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Open): 17 × 28 in. (43.2 × 71.1 cm)
    Caption
    Martha Olson graduated from Northwestern University with her B.A. in Art in 1969, and within a year, she was working more than 800 miles away as the girls’ physical education teacher at Marion High School in Columbia, Mississippi. It was the first year of integration in Mississippi public schools. During that time, Olson photographed local students, their relatives, and other residents of Marion County, which she later compiled into a series entitled, "Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971."
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Norma Pearl Sartin. Sartin is featured sitting in a folding chair that is placed against a wall. Another empty chair is partially visible to the left of the photograph. Sartin is wearing a sweater, jacket, and skirt and is holding papers on her lap. The photograph is mounted to a paper frame with plastic corner. [Martha Olson] is handwritten in pencil on the interior frame below the photograph. On the back of the photograph are handwritten inscriptions identifying the subject, date, and photographer.
    Place depicted
    Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American South
    Communities
    Education
    Photography
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Martha Olson
    Object number
    2018.21.57
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Martha Olson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52e11bc3e-1524-4971-ad45-9f470f26115d
  • Portrait of Marion Bell and Josephine Irvin

    Photograph by
    Olson, Martha, American
    Subject of
    Bell, Marion, American
    Irvin, Josephine, American
    Date
    1970
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 15/16 × 8 in. (25.2 × 20.3 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Closed): 17 × 14 1/16 in. (43.2 × 35.7 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Open): 17 × 28 1/16 in. (43.2 × 71.3 cm)
    Caption
    Martha Olson graduated from Northwestern University with her B.A. in Art in 1969, and within a year, she was working more than 800 miles away as the girls’ physical education teacher at Marion High School in Columbia, Mississippi. It was the first year of integration in Mississippi public schools. During that time, Olson photographed local students, their relatives, and other residents of Marion County, which she later compiled into a series entitled, "Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971."
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Marion Allen Bell and Josephine Irvin. Bell is featured in the front of the photograph in a close-up. She looks directly at the camera and is wearing a shirt with a collar. Irvin is in the background of the photograph, partially visible, behind Bell's proper left shoulder. The photograph is mounted to a paper frame by plastic photograph corners. [Martha Olson] is handwritten in pencil on the interior frame below the photograph. On the back of the photograph are handwritten inscriptions identifying the subject, date, and photographer.
    Place depicted
    Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American South
    Communities
    Education
    Photography
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Martha Olson
    Object number
    2018.21.42
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Martha Olson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53d0d81d6-c255-4e87-ad79-7144839cc852
  • Portrait of Mora Howard

    Photograph by
    Olson, Martha, American
    Subject of
    Howard, Mora, American
    Date
    1970
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 3/4 × 10 11/16 in. (34.9 × 27.1 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 19 1/2 × 15 5/8 in. (49.5 × 39.7 cm)
    H x W (Frame): 22 11/16 × 18 11/16 in. (57.6 × 47.5 cm)
    Caption
    Martha Olson graduated from Northwestern University with her B.A. in Art in 1969, and within a year, she was working more than 800 miles away as the girls’ physical education teacher at Marion High School in Columbia, Mississippi. It was the first year of integration in Mississippi public schools. During that time, Olson photographed local students, their relatives, and other residents of Marion County, which she later compiled into a series entitled, "Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971."
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Mora Howard. Howard is featured from the chest up and is looking directly at the camera. She is wearing a sleeveless top with a high ruffled collar. The photograph is in a frame. The back of the frame has several inscriptions about the subject of the photograph, the photographer, and numbers. One of the labels reads: [Portrait of Mora Howard / Columbia, MS / Integration of Mississippi Schools]. The back of the frame has picture hanging wire on it.
    Place depicted
    Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American South
    Communities
    Education
    Photography
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Martha Olson
    Object number
    2018.21.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Martha Olson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59a34643b-6fa2-415c-8113-98ebfd6802f7
  • Portrait of Katherine Robertson

    Photograph by
    Olson, Martha, American
    Subject of
    Robertson, Katherine
    Date
    1970
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 15/16 × 8 1/16 in. (25.2 × 20.5 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Closed): 16 15/16 × 14 in. (43 × 35.6 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Open): 16 15/16 × 28 in. (43 × 71.1 cm)
    Caption
    Martha Olson graduated from Northwestern University with her B.A. in Art in 1969, and within a year, she was working more than 800 miles away as the girls’ physical education teacher at Marion High School in Columbia, Mississippi. It was the first year of integration in Mississippi public schools. During that time, Olson photographed local students, their relatives, and other residents of Marion County, which she later compiled into a series entitled, "Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971."
    Description
    A black and white photographic print of Katherine Robertson. Robertson is featured sitting on a parquet floor. She has her hands through her legs and placed on her feet. The photograph is mounted to a paper frame with clear paper corners. [Katherine Robertson / 1970 / Martha Olson] is handwritten in pencil on the interior frame below the photograph. On the back of the photograph are handwritten inscriptions identifying the subject, date, and photographer.
    Place depicted
    Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American South
    Communities
    Education
    Photography
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Martha Olson
    Object number
    2018.21.41
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Martha Olson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd517832f10-eb2e-494b-b37d-18e9d6e44d5d
  • Portrait of Anna and Otho Barnes

    Photograph by
    Olson, Martha, American
    Subject of
    Barnes, Otho, American, 1876 - 1975
    Barnes, Anna, American, 1888 - 1978
    Date
    1970
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 7/16 × 7 7/16 in. (24 × 18.9 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 16 3/4 × 14 5/8 in. (42.5 × 37.1 cm)
    H x W (Frame): 19 13/16 × 17 5/8 in. (50.3 × 44.8 cm)
    Caption
    Martha Olson graduated from Northwestern University with her B.A. in Art in 1969, and within a year, she was working more than 800 miles away as the girls’ physical education teacher at Marion High School in Columbia, Mississippi. It was the first year of integration in Mississippi public schools. During that time, Olson photographed local students, their relatives, and other residents of Marion County, which she later compiled into a series entitled, "Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971."
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Anna and Otho Barnes. Anna and Otho are featured at the center of the photograph, standing on a set of stairs that lead up to a screen door. Anna is wearing a dress and apron and Otho is wearing pants and long-sleeved shirt with suspenders. The photograph is inside a frame. The back of the frame has several inscriptions about the subject of the photograph, the photographer, and numbers. A label on the back of the frame reads: [First Year of Integration of Miss. School]. The back of the frame also has two hooks and picture hanging wire attached.
    Place depicted
    Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American South
    Communities
    Domestic life
    Families
    Photography
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Martha Olson
    Object number
    2018.21.55
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Martha Olson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50b1dcb22-b5e8-482f-af25-9ecda615b244
  • Portrait of Mora Howard

    Photograph by
    Olson, Martha, American
    Subject of
    Howard, Mora, American
    Date
    1970
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 1/2 × 11 in. (34.3 × 27.9 cm)
    H x W (Mat): 16 13/16 × 13 15/16 in. (42.7 × 35.4 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Closed): 20 × 16 in. (50.8 × 40.6 cm)
    H x W (Paper Frame Open): 20 × 32 in. (50.8 × 81.3 cm)
    Caption
    Martha Olson graduated from Northwestern University with her B.A. in Art in 1969, and within a year, she was working more than 800 miles away as the girls’ physical education teacher at Marion High School in Columbia, Mississippi. It was the first year of integration in Mississippi public schools. During that time, Olson photographed local students, their relatives, and other residents of Marion County, which she later compiled into a series entitled, "Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971."
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Mora Howard. Howard is featured from the shoulders up. She is wearing a top with a ruffled collar. She looks down to the right of the image. The photograph is mounted on a mat that has [Olson] written in ink in the bottom right corner, beneath the photograph. The mat is mounted to a paper frame. On the back of the photograph are handwritten inscriptions identifying the subject, date, and photographer.
    Place depicted
    Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American South
    Communities
    Education
    Photography
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Martha Olson
    Object number
    2018.21.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Martha Olson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5deeb550d-4ceb-42ed-b756-e9455c06f56c
  • Portrait of Lavada May

    Photograph by
    Olson, Martha, American
    Subject of
    May, Lavada, American
    Date
    1970
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 7/8 × 11 in. (35.2 × 27.9 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 19 9/16 × 15 5/8 in. (49.7 × 39.7 cm)
    H x W (Frame): 21 5/16 × 17 5/16 in. (54.1 × 44 cm)
    Caption
    Martha Olson graduated from Northwestern University with her B.A. in Art in 1969, and within a year, she was working more than 800 miles away as the girls’ physical education teacher at Marion High School in Columbia, Mississippi. It was the first year of integration in Mississippi public schools. During that time, Olson photographed local students, their relatives, and other residents of Marion County, which she later compiled into a series entitled, "Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971."
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Lavada May. May is featured from the chest up. She stares directly at the camera and wears a collared top and necklace. The photograph is in a frame. The back of the frame has several inscriptions about the subject of the photograph, the photographer, and numbers. The back of the frame has picture hanging wire on it.
    Place depicted
    Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Marion County Mississippi: 1970-1971
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American South
    Communities
    Education
    Photography
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Martha Olson
    Object number
    2018.21.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Martha Olson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5de90987b-0a01-41f9-889b-f94cfd09be08

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