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The Frisco Railroad, that separated the white and black residents of Tulsa, July 16, 1996

 Item — Box: 6
Identifier: 4327.11052

Scope and Contents

Inscribed by hand in blue ink, "Frisco Railroad - separated White Tulsa from Black Tulsa (Tulsa Race Riot, 1921)" in center on verso; Inscribed by hand in blue ink, "Photo taken 7-16-1996" in lower left on verso; Printed in black ink, "Kodak Official Sponsor of the Olympic Games" repeating on verso

Curatorial Remarks

This scenic photo has much symbolism within it considering the location it reflects. The location was a dividing line between black and white Tulsa during the 1920s. Many cultural changes have happened. Today, commercial growth in this same area denotes growth and progress in many ways. Places: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Community Elder Tags: archer, Frisco Railroad, White Tulsa, Black Tulsa, stop sign, trees on side of street, building in background, railroads lights, sidewalk, paved street, fenced in building, tower, phone tower, railroad crossing bar, street crosswalk, tree shadow

Montecella Driver, Community Expert for the Eddie Faye Gates project, 2020-2022

Curatorial Remarks

Community Youth Tags: Archer St., Segregation, White Tulsa, Black Tulsa, 1921, race massacre, 1996, Frisco Railroad

Iana Redman, Community Expert for the Eddie Faye Gates project, 2020-2022

Dates

  • July 16, 1996

Extent

1 Photographic Prints : Color; Leaf 6 (Original Album position on Page 2, back pocket, bottom slot)

Language of Materials

English