Name/Title
Beshears Family Photos of Unidentified CouplesEntry/Object ID
P2018.8.66Description
Beshears Family Photos of Unidentified Couples, undated. Most likely photos of family members of Dr. Rufus Preston Beshears, a local black dentist. 8 snapshots, b/w.
A = Man in striped pajamas (likely Dr. Rufus Preston Beshears) and woman with head turned. Taken outside in front of house. c. 1940. b/w. 2½" x 3½".
B = Man and woman on horseback, c. 1940. Both wearing hats. Photos is faded and white horse almost blends in with background so only couple stands out. b/w. 2½" x 3½"..
C = Couple on porch stoop under awning, Man in white shirt/tie/slacks, woman in white dress. c. 1940. b/w. 3" x 4¼".
D = Couple on bench in rock garden, house behind. (Same scene as 2018.8.65J.). c. 1940. A.G. Endicott photographer (not a known St. Joseph Photographer). b/w. 2¾" x 4¼"
E = Couple posed in front of auto. Dr. Beshears is man in light suit holding hat. (See 2018.8.41K for identifed photo of Beshears in same suit). c. 1940. b/w. 2¾" x 4¼.
F = Couple in front of auto, Man in white shirt/slacks, woman in light dress with front bow. c. 1940. b/w. 2¾" x 4¼.
G = Couple in front of frame house, Man in light suit, woman in light suit, and dark broad-rimmed hat, holding large book or clutch purse. Taken outside on sidewalk. c. 1940. b/w, 2¾" x 4¾". (Same woman as in 2018.8.67L)
H = Couple on sidewalk (same house as G above). Man in suit, woman in white dress with long coat. c. 1940. b/w, 2¾" x 4¾".Made/Created
Studio
UnknownDate made
1940Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
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Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Beshears FamilyDimensions
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Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Rufus P. BeshearsProvenance
Notes
Items found in basement of Brookdale East Apt. Complex, the first public housing project in St. Joseph, established through the efforts of activist, Kelsey Beshears. Her son, Jerry Cooper, lived in the complex even after Kelsey's death. Donated by member of local NAACP.
