Black Memories N-Akron

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iN Akron 1989
Schumacher School fourth graders and their teacher launching a model rocket as part of a science project. Angela Hodges, 10, pressing the button to start the launch and standing next to her, teacher Debra Fortner. The launch took place at the football field behind Buchtel High School in the rain so some of the students were trying to keep dry by covering their heads.

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1974 - Central-Hower High School - Seniors

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iN Akron 1992
Monica Beecher accepting a deposit from Candace Johnson, 7, at The Good Stewardship Youth Bank of Prince of Peace Baptist Church . The church launched the bank to teach young people, ages 4 through 17, about banking and saving money for college. .

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iN Akron 1963
Howard St

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in Akron 1963
Howard St.

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iN Akron 1964
62 N.Howard St.
Veterans Smoke Shoppe

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iN Akron 1972
Mount Lebanon Baptist Church officials holding the cornerstone at the construction site of its new church building, which was being built at Springdale and Edwards st. The old church was located at 57 W. North Street. Pictured are Rev. Bell Smith (center), pastor; Deacon Andrew Christian (left); and Frank La Garde, trustee.

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iN Akron 2006
Promo for (Zeola) the Book
Jewelene Banks

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iN Akron 1964
The funeral of Rev. Arthur L. D***s
Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
D***s passed away in Detroit where he was seeking medical treatment. D***s was one of Akron's oldest ministers in terms of service to his congregation and oversaw the growth of the church from a small unorganized group to one of Akron's largest and most progressive religious congregations in Akron