Name/Title
Valentine/ Purnell Wedding AlbumEntry/Object ID
2014.14.1Description
Wedding album of the marriage of Yolanda Modjeska Valentine to Ernest William Purnell on November 28, 1953 at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 45 West Rittenhouse Street. Reverend J. Quinton Jackson officiated at the wedding, with Reverend Abraham Winston assisting. The maids of honor were Misses Louise B, Ray, Loretta H. Ray, with Mrs. Lilinau V. Goffney as Matron of Honor. The best man was Benjamin J. Jackson, Jr. Bridesmaids included Mrs. Dolores B. Carrall, Miss Mary E. Reid, Miss Elvira Johnson, and Miss Patricia E. Purnell. Ushers included Misseurs Ellis Piper, Franklin Purnell, John Johnson Jr., Preston Walley, Rudolph Goffney, and Melvin H. Valentine Jr. Flower girls included Miss Coena Cunningham. The ring bearer was Master Phelon Jackson. Includes 18 8 x 10" black and white photos of the bride and groom, bridesmaids, ushers, etc. Each photo is covered by a transparent plastic cover, and is inserted front and back into a pocket. The photos are not individually labeled with content information.Photograph Details
Subject Place
* Untyped Subject Place
unknownMade/Created
Studio
LorstanNotes
Author: Unknown