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Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 archive

 Collection
Identifier: 1989-004
Scope and Contents The materials within the collection are predominantly the research materials and notes from various researchers. Other materials have been acquired from various sources between 1988 to present and includes photographs, photocopies of the local press coverage, articles and essays on the subject, an annotated map, a video recording and photographs of the riot and its aftermath. Also included is a video recording of the Weller Grossman production of "In Search of History: The Night Tulsa...
Dates: 1920 - 2007

Dark Town's largest office building, 1921-06-01

 Item
Identifier: 1989.004.5.JS4
Scope and Contents

A photographic print showing the ruins of the Williams Building from Archer. "What is left of the largest office building Darktown posessed. Taken shortly after the wrost of the Race Riot had passed. Tulsa 1921" written on back of photography.


The title taken from writing. Digital image has been modified from the original for clarity.


The photographer is unidentified.

Dates: 1921-06-01

Part of Dark Town's "ELITE" Section, Standpipe Hill, 1921-06-21

 Item
Identifier: 1989.004.5.JS1
Scope and Contents Photograph of ruins on North Detroit Ave. "Park of Dark Town's 'ELITE' Section. Standpipe Hill. June 1, 1921" and an "X" written on front of photography. "This is where the 'Class' of 'Little Africa' lived. Many fine homes were completely destroyed, the rest ruined. At 'X' can faintly be seen the tower of the church where the worst of the fighting took place, this was the Black's maine stronghold. Race Riot, Tulsa 1921." A "9" was written on back.The title was based on the...
Dates: 1921-06-21

Unloading African-American men at McNulty Park, 1921-06-01

 Item
Identifier: 1989.004.5.JS3
Scope and Contents

"Unloading negroes @ McNulty ball park, after race riot June 1921" and "McCreary & Swartz Photographers Tulsa Okla." written on back of photograph.


The title taken from writing. Digital image has been modified from the original for clarity.

Dates: 1921-06-01