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Thousands of Historic Portraits Capturing Black History Are Now Free to Explore Online
Photo: Orkun Azap / Unsplash
A treasure trove of 6,000 digitized photographs by Richard Samuel Roberts has been made publicly accessible, offering an intimate look at Columbia’s Black community in the early 20th century. This preservation effort allows families and historians alike to freely explore and connect with a vital piece of American heritage.
A treasure trove of 6,000 digitized photographs by Richard Samuel Roberts has been made publicly accessible, offering an intimate look at Columbia’s Black community in the early 20th century. This preservation effort allows families and historians alike to freely explore and connect with a vital piece of American heritage.