Theobald Wilson photographs
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Abstract
The collection consists of photographs taken by Theobald Wilson, a commercial photographer who was based in Brooklyn, dating from 1918 to 2011. The bulk of the collection is comprised of his commercial photography. The photographs primarily document churches (especially West Indian congregations) and fraternal organizations in the Crown Heights and surrounding neighborhoods of Brooklyn. In addition to the commercial photography, the collection also contains personal photographs, business records, photography equipment, and personal papers relating Wilson and his family.
Biographical note
Theobald G. Wilson was born on January 10, 1923 in the San Juan Hill neighborhood of Manhattan. His mother was a Jamaican immigrant. He had two older sisters, Dorothy and Mavis. Wilson graduated from Dewitt Clinton High School in the Bronx. Before and after World War II he was a resident of the Harlem neighborhood of Brooklyn, where he befriended many political and cultural luminaries, such as Sammy Davis Jr., Percy Sutton, Al Sharpton, Alex Haley, Thelonius Monk, and Gordon Parks. Wilson enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941 and was invited to join the 99th Pursuit Squadron, which is popularly known as the Tuskegee Airmen. He served in North Africa and Italy as a parachute rigger and took up photography during his service to document his experiences. In the late 1940s he married Marie Dowell and they had two children, Sidney and Susannah. They lived at a number of locations in Manhattan, including 63rd and Amsterdam Avenue and the Amsterdam Houses (1948-1956). They then moved to Brooklyn, residing at 909 Belmont Avenue (1956-1963), 646 Eastern Parkway (1963), Underhill Avenue, Church Avenue and Ocean Avenue, Crown Street, 199 Lincoln Road, and finally 84 Ross Street (Bedford Gardens). Wilson ran a successful commercial photography business out of his home for several decades. His clients included corporations such as AT&T and CBS, as well as numerous churches, fraternal organizations, and other organizations in Brooklyn, especially among West Indian communities. His wife, Marie Wilson, was a well-known quilter, president of the New York Quilter's Society, and was selected to coordinate the "Weaver of Dreams" quilt displayed at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta. Theobald was a member of the Church of St. Mark, which is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Marie Wilson passed away in 1997 and Theobald Wilson passed away in 2012.
Arrangement
The collection is organized into five series:
Series 1: Commercial photographs
Series 2: Business records
Series 3: Personal photographs
Series 4: Personal papers
Series 5: Photography equipment
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of photographs taken by Theobald Wilson, a commercial photographer who was based in Brooklyn, dating from 1918 to 2011. The bulk of the collection is comprised of his commercial photography. They primarily consist of photographic negatives (black-and-white and color), although there are some prints and digital images as well. The photographs primarily document churches (especially West Indian congregations) and fraternal organizations in the Crown Heights and surrounding neighborhoods of Brooklyn. In addition to the commercial photography, the collection also contains personal photographs, business records, photography equipment and personal papers relating Wilson and his family.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to users without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright for photographs created by Theoblad Wilson is held by the Brooklyn Historical Society. All uses beyond fair use requires a licensing agreement as per Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. Please consult library staff for more information.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Theobald Wilson photographs, 2013.005, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Sid Wilson and Susan Van Norton, 2013.
About this Guide
Processing Information
The collection has been processed to the file-level. Digital files stored on disks have been transferred to BHS's Archived Digital Assets server for preservation purposes. The bulk of the collection's photographs were rehoused by volunteers.
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Repository
Series 1: Commercial photographs, 1976-2011, inclusive
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Scope and Contents
The series contains photographic negatives (black-and-white and color), prints, and digital images that were created by Wilson for his commercial photography business. The photographs date from 1976 to 2011, with the bulk of the photographs dating from 2001 to 2011. In addition to the photographs, the series also contains some business records relating to the photography shoots and ephemera relating to the organizations that are featured in the photographs (sometimes featuring Wilson's work).
The photographs predominantly document churches and congregations in the Crown Heights and surrounding neighborhoods of Brooklyn, especially the Church of St. Mark (1417 Union Street), St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church (224 Brooklyn Avenue), and Cornerstone Baptist Church (289 Lewis Avenue), among several others. The photographs document events (such as confirmations and first communions), church groups, and individuals. Notable individuals include Rev. Calvin Bess (Bishop of Trinidad and Tobago), Rev. E. Don Taylor (third bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of the Virgin Islands and assistant bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of New York), and Rev. John Holder (Anglican Archbishop of the West Indies).
Other subjects include fraternal organizations (Independent United Order of Mechanics, Deborah Grand Chapter of the Empire State), day care centers, schools and alumni events, birthdays and anniversaries, and health care organizations. Wilson was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, and the series contains photographs of relating to the Claude B. Govan Tri-State Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, a non-profit organization that promotes the legacy of the airmen and the spirit of aviation and science among young people.
The series also contains portraits of several notable New York politicians and judges, including David Dinkins, Ed Koch, Percy Sutton, Oliver Sutton, Al Sharpton, Fritz Alexander, Susan D. Johnson Cook, and Robert T. Johnson.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Assorted images (portraits, events, etc., many relating to St. Marks Church): Keith Anderson and grandson, Sam Aldrick, Mariette Albert, Eustace Bowen and wife, Alison Beache (People's Cathedral baptism), Canon Leopold Baynes and wife wedding, Borel with nephew, Mrs. Bowen, Jerry Branker, Avis Branker, Veronica Armstrong, Norman and Cedric Arno, Helen Bartow, Anne Batten, Rev. H. Banks, painters and decorators, Caralita Branker and family dance, Rubert Byfield, Judith (Kati) Carrington, Catherwood, Pete Nathaniel Carey (Grandeur Sporting Club), Jocelyn Bryan, H. Bull, Arthur Phipps, Dave's grave, Ruby Brooks, Jocelyn Brian, Ruppert and Norma France, Brotherhood of St. Vincent awarded to Vincent Welsh, Canada Ruppert, Arthur Clarke (organist, choirmaster, Church of St. Mark), Edna Cameroon Branker and family, Leon Chage, Marjorie Clark, Gilbert Clarke (305 Montgomery Street), Ken Dale, R.C. Crossdale group, Valerie Crossdale, Frances Curl family, Leighton Dingwall, Kimberly Davis, Geneva-Watson Dean, Charles Plummer Dickens, Sheila Dash and daughter, James Doyle and family, Major and Laurat Edwards, Margaret Elles, Anzie Frazier, Hilda Glen, Mary Frances, Oswald Francis, Eileen Graham, "Bro" Grant, Flemming family, Avis Gitton (?), Camelia Granderson and family, Anthony Grant backyard and family, Ivy Wilson, Kenneth Grant (Alpha Lodge), Clarene and Betty Griffith, Mattie Grant (Deborah Grand Chapter), Maurice Hamilton, Dorret Headley, Carol Hackett and husband, Valda and Nevil Hollingsworth, Nina Hinds, George Hope (?), Rev. Hinds (St. Mark), Gloria Huntley, Joyce and Malcom Hurley family, Evrith "Jackie" Jackson, Winston Jones (Mechanics Lodge meeting), Winston Jones, Theodore and Milliee Kelley, Alethia Lashley, Theodore Kelly, Penelope Jones, George Kelly, Stanley Johnson (St. Mark), Winston Lewis, Oscar Lobell, Naomi Kerr, Pamela and Desiree Knight, Jerry and Mary King, Robert and Jannette Kirton, Diana Luard (?), John (Elmer) and Louise Morse, Vernice Lundy, Mrs. Padmore, Brother Anthony Michael, Euphenia Nurse, Gwen Owen and husband (Queens College graduation), Jacob "Tyree" Phillips, Cynthia Padmore (St. Mark), Arthur Phillips (organist, St. Mark), Arlene Punnett and family, Lydia Roberts baby christening, John Burns, Charlotte Lewis, Gus Saunders and family, Bishop Richard Martin, Hyacynth Robinson, Frank McGibbons and family, 1976-2007, inclusive
Sam Heron, Ophelia and Frank Perry, Michael "Rickey" Sam, Clerist Sargeant family, Ingrid Scrubb (St. Mark), Merle Simpson, Elza and Cheryl Sharp, Pamela Sharp (Queens College graduation), Velma Smith and grandparents, John T. Spring, St. Gregory Philliman - The Sexton, Dorothy Caroson Thomas, Caroson family, Roberta Todd (deacon), Bishop O. Walker, Frank and Joan Walcott and family, Hudson Waldron, Vincent Welch, Joyce Saunders, Winston and Theresa Smith and son, Bishop E. Don Taylor, St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church children, Southeast Queens Environmental Coral Sequence, Dorret Headley, Sam Heron, Carol McNeil fishing permit, Tribune Society, Dr. James, Percy Sutton, Fritz Alexander, David Dinkins, Ed Koch, Suzan Johnson Cook, Rev. Al Sharpton, Robert T. Johnson, 1976-2007, inclusive
Harlem Teams Inc. 144 West 138th Street, 175 West 137th Street, 179 West 137th Street. Striver's Row. Cecil Hotel (118th Street at St. Nicholas Avenue), 1979-1981, inclusive
M&J Sausage Company - 540 Craven Street, Bronx, 1981/04, inclusive
Oliver Sutton, banners, quilt, Christmas card, Apollo Theater, 1982-1983, inclusive
Percy E. Sutton, 1981/02/01, inclusive
Portraits, 1984/02/01, inclusive
Directory of Lawyers. Finley, Kumble, Wagner, Hine, Underberg, Manley, and Caey, 1984/02/22, inclusive
Rev. Donaldson and wife, Rev. Noel Foderingham, Rev. Heron A. Sam, Elaine Brahm, Annie Ben, Zita Michaels, Donna Lewis, Denise Washington, Dawn Edwards, Shawn Wint, Gary Hernandez, Clemont Rodney, Pamela Wilson, St. Marks Boys pizza party, 1988 graduation, and St. Marks teachers, 1986-1991, inclusive
Cathedral Day School, 1990-2002, inclusive
Church of St. Gregory the Great - 75th Anniversary Cornerstone Journal, 1991, inclusive
Percy E. Sutton, 1993/07/04, inclusive
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, 1995/02/11, inclusive
Ordination of nine Catholic priests at St. James, Brooklyn, 1997/06/29, inclusive
First mass by Rev. Peter Gopaul at St. Gregory, 1997/06/29, inclusive
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, 1997-1998, inclusive
St. Gregory the Great confirmation groups, 1998-2002, inclusive
Putnam Child Development Center, 1999, inclusive
Berean Missionary Baptist Church, 1999-2000, inclusive
St. Gregory the Great - Before and after renovations, 1999-2003, inclusive
St. Marks Day School and Church of St. Mark calendars, 1999-2004, inclusive
Dee's Safe Haven Learning Center, 2000s, inclusive
Deborah Grand Chapter?, circa 2000s, inclusive
Independent United Order of Mechanics, circa 2000s, inclusive
St. Gregory the Great panoramas, circa 2000, inclusive
Unidentified day care or preschool, circa 2000, inclusive
Rev. H. Banks, 2001/07/07, inclusive
Alston Jack and son (pan drummer album cover), 2001/08/05, inclusive
Alston Jack and son (pan drummer album cover), 2001/08/05, inclusive
Alston Jack (pan drummer album cover), 2001/08/05, inclusive
St. Ignatius, 2001-2004, inclusive
Church of St. Mark - Golden Age Club, 2001-2007, inclusive
General note
Wilson was a member. Includes pictoral directories.
Polly Dodge Early Learning Center, 2002, inclusive
Federation of African American Civil Service Org. Inc. Award Luncheon (Ricardo's, 21-01 24th Avenue, Astoria), 2002/03/22, inclusive
Kings County Hospital group - 50 years service reunion, 2002/09/14, inclusive
Kings County Hospital group - 50 years service reunion, 2002/09/14, inclusive
Installation of Fr. Rocco C. Danzi, Pastor of St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church, 2002/09/21, inclusive
Installation of Fr. Rocco C. Danzi, Pastor of St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church, 2002/09/21, inclusive
St. Gregory the Great postcards, 2002-2003, inclusive
The Women's League of Science and Medicine 43rd Annual Luncheon, 2003/03/15, inclusive
Cornerstone Baptist Church Business and Professional Women awards luncheon, 2003/09/22, inclusive
Cornerstone Baptist Church Business and Professional Women awards luncheon, 2003/09/22, inclusive
National Council of Negro Women 19th Harambee Breakfast Awards, 2004/04/14, inclusive
Church of St. Mark. Trinidad and Tobago Association. Rt. Rev. Calvin Bess, Bishop of Trinidad and Tobago, 2004/04/26, inclusive
Sanctified Learning Center, 2004/06/11, inclusive
Fr. Gary Philip J. Rogers 25th Anniversary at St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church, 2004/06/20, inclusive
Bishop E. Don Taylor, 2004/06/30, inclusive
Cornerstone Baptist Church Business and Professional Women's luncheon (Fleur de Lis, 870 Cypress Avenue), 2004/07/28, inclusive
Golden Age Club at St. Marks' Award's Luncheon, 2004/07/30, inclusive
Bishops' High school Alumni Association 15th Anniversary (St. Mark), 2004/09/26, inclusive
Church Women United Rewards Luncheon, 2004/10/23, inclusive
Most Worshipful Grand Master Christmas Party (65 Putnam Avenue), 2004/12/05, inclusive
Women's League of Science & Medicine Scholarship/Luncheon (Antun's, 96-43 Springfield Boulevard, Queens Village), 2005/03/19, inclusive
Loyal Moses Lodge #7 (65 Putnam Avenue), 2005/03/20, inclusive
Federation of African American Civil Service Org. Inc. Awards Luncheon, 2005/03/26, inclusive
Mechanic's Lodge Executive Grand Council (65 Putnam Avenue), 2005/04/30, inclusive
Mechanic's Lodge Executive Grand Council (65 Putnam Avenue), 2005/04/30, inclusive
St. Ignatius R.C. Church (267 Rogers Avenue) Confirmation and First Holy Communion, 2005/05, inclusive
St. Gregory The Great R.C. Church - First Holy Communion, 2005/05/22, inclusive
Jesus the Good Shepherd United Reform Episcopal Church - George Irving 94th birthday and service, 2005/06/05, inclusive
St. Mary's Grand Council Encampment, 2005/06/05, inclusive
Tuscan Chapter, 2005/06/25, inclusive
Dedication of Plagues, Tree of Life, Stain Glass Window, Condemnation of Ashes, 2005/08, inclusive
Independent United Order of Mechanics, W.H. Inc. Resource and Finance Commission Mechanics 2005 Dinner Dance & Raffle (Grand Prospect Hall), 2005/09/09, inclusive
Unidentified church, 2005/10, inclusive
Sanctified Learning Center, 2005/10/06, inclusive
Carlos Precod and Rev. Denzil Hinds, 2005/11/21, inclusive
Carlos Precod and Rev. Denzil Hinds, 2005/11/21, inclusive
Panama Canal Alumni Association Award Service, 2005/12/06, inclusive
St. Gregory First Holy Communion, 2006, inclusive
Independent United Order of Mechanics Installation Ceremony and Banquet (65 Putnam Avenue), 2006/01/15, inclusive
Unidentified church, 2006/01/25, inclusive
Ordination of Deacon Reginal F. Jackson, 2006/02/06, inclusive
Brotherhood St. Andrew, Corporate Breakfast, 2006/02/20, inclusive
Brotherhood St. Andrew, Corporate Breakfast, 2006/02/20, inclusive
Tuskegee Airmen Honoring Women's Achievements, 2006/03/19, inclusive
Nesititi Order, United Grand Chapter, Royal Ladies, Hiram Temple, 2006/03-04, inclusive
Nesititi Order, United Grand Chapter, Royal Ladies, Hiram Temple, 2006/03-04, inclusive
NAACP Brooklyn Awards, 2006/04/05, inclusive
NAACP Brooklyn Awards, 2006/04/05, inclusive
Benjamin and Rebecca Gabriel 50th wedding anniversary (Fleur de Lis, 870 Cypress Avenue), 2006/04/08, inclusive
Church of St. Mark, 2006/04/23, inclusive
St. Ignatius First Holy Communion and Confirmation, 2006/05, inclusive
The Concord Baptist Church Faithful Servant Awards Luncheon, 2006/05/10, inclusive
Unidentified church, 2006/06/04, inclusive
Sanctified Church of God Convention (Sanctified Learning Center, 404 Lefferts Avenue), 2006/06/18, inclusive
Sanctified Church of God Convention (Sanctified Learning Center, 404 Lefferts Avenue), 2006/06/18, inclusive
Beth Israel Medical Center - Department of Family Medicine, 2006/07/19, inclusive
Eagle Scout Awards at St. Mark (Brando Borel promotion), 2006/07/22, inclusive
Jesus the Good Shepherd United Reform Episcopal Church - Mother's Day Recognition, 2006/08/05, inclusive
Wilbert Boyce and Jewel Jackson Wedding, 2006/08/10, inclusive
Unidentified woman, 2006/09, inclusive
Cornerstone Baptist Church Business and Professional Women awards luncheon, 2006/09/23, inclusive
Independent Mechanic's Ball (Grand Council Mechanics) (Le Cordon Bleu, 9601 Jamaica Avenue), 2006/10/20, inclusive
Independent Mechanic's Ball (Grand Council Mechanics) (Le Cordon Bleu, 9601 Jamaica Avenue), 2006/10/20, inclusive
George Hope 80th birthday, 2006/10/28, inclusive
George Hope 80th birthday, 2006/10/28, inclusive
Church Women United Awards Luncheon, 2006/10/28, inclusive
Church Women United Awards Luncheon, 2006/10/28, inclusive
Ambrosia Irving 90th Birthday, 2006/11/05, inclusive
Ambrosia Irving 90th Birthday, 2006/11/05, inclusive
Lorretta "Sister" Williams 80th birthday, 2006/11/18, inclusive
Lorretta "Sister" Williams 80th birthday, 2006/11/18, inclusive
Deborah Grand Chapter?, 2006/12/09, inclusive
Deborah Grand Chapter?, 2006/12/09, inclusive
The Chosen Remnant at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2006/12/20, inclusive
The Chosen Remnant at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2006/12/20, inclusive
Good Shepherd Church - Consecration of new building (599 Washington Avenue), 2006/12/31, inclusive
Good Shepherd Church - Consecration of new building (599 Washington Avenue), 2006/12/31, inclusive
Monte and Margaret Burke 50th Wedding Anniversary (87 Lefferts Avenue), 2007/01/04, inclusive
Monte and Margaret Burke 50th Wedding Anniversary (87 Lefferts Avenue), 2007/01/04, inclusive
Queen Esther (Deborah Grand Chapter?), 2007/01/07, inclusive
St. Marks Youth Enrichment c/o Carlos Prescad, St. Marks Choir c/o Dr. Clarke, 2007/01/29, inclusive
St. Marks Youth Enrichment c/o Carlos Prescad, St. Marks Choir c/o Dr. Clarke, 2007/01/29, inclusive
Dee's Safe Haven Day Care (1656 Sterling Place), 2007/03/08, inclusive
Woman's League of Science and Medicine luncheon/awards, 2007/03/17, inclusive
Concord Baptist Faithful Servant Awards Luncheon (833 Marcy Avenue), 2007/03/17, inclusive
Deborah's Queen Esther pageant, 2007/03/25, inclusive
Deborah's Queen Esther pageant, 2007/03/25, inclusive
Sanctified Learning Center, 2007/04/19, inclusive
St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church - First Holy Communion, 2007/06/03, inclusive
Tuscon Chapter #11, 2007/06/09, inclusive
Empire State Advisory Council, 2007/06/11, inclusive
Empire State Advisory Council, 2007/06/11, inclusive
Sanctified 17th Anniversary/Convention, 2007/06/17, inclusive
New York Medical College Family Practice Residency Program, 2007/06/22, inclusive
New York Medical College Family Practice Residency Program, 2007/06/22, inclusive
Beth Israel Medical Center Department of Family Health, 2007/06/27, inclusive
Beth Israel Medical Center Department of Family Health, 2007/06/27, inclusive
Dee's Safe Haven Learning Center, 2007/10/15, inclusive
Sanctified Learning Center with NY Councilman, 2007/10/21, inclusive
100th Birthday c/o Everlyn Moore, 2007/10/21, inclusive
Church Women United Rewards Luncheon, 2007/10/27, inclusive
Church Women United Rewards Luncheon, 2007/10/27, inclusive
Deborah Grand Chapter with groups and Queen Esther, 2008/01/06, inclusive
Deborah Grand Chapter with groups and Queen Esther, 2008/01/06, inclusive
St. Gregory Confirmation and Communion, 2008/04/06, inclusive
Ms. Sylvia Whiskey Virginia Club Awards (First Baptist Church of Crown Heights), 2008/04/12, inclusive
Ms. Sylvia Whiskey Virginia Club Awards (First Baptist Church of Crown Heights), 2008/04/12, inclusive
United Grand Chapter OES Inc., 2008/04/17, inclusive
Independent United Order of Mechanics, 2008/04/22, inclusive
Independent United Order of Mechanics, 2008/04/22, inclusive
Dale and Susan Edwards 25th (Silver) wedding anniversary, 2008/05/03, inclusive
Dale and Susan Edwards 25th (Silver) wedding anniversary, 2008/05/03, inclusive
Joan Sam 75th birthday, 2008/05/11, inclusive
Tuskegee Airmen NY Chapter, 2008/05/17, inclusive
Nick and Kathie Shaw's Fish Fry, 2008/05/25, inclusive
Nick and Kathie Shaw's Fish Fry, 2008/05/25, inclusive
Lewis Memorial Gospel Concert, 2008/06/01, inclusive
Lewis Memorial Gospel Concert, 2008/06/01, inclusive
M+M Barbnan Mollineua + Graduate, 2008/06/11, inclusive
M+M Barbnan Mollineua + Graduate, 2008/06/11, inclusive
St. Marks Africa Club June Teenth Awards, 2008/06/22, inclusive
St. Marks Africa Club June Teenth Awards, 2008/06/22, inclusive
Bobby and Janet K. 50th Wedding Anniversary, 2008/06/22, inclusive
Bobby and Janet K. 50th Wedding Anniversary, 2008/06/22, inclusive
Ms. Brenda Martin graduation (907 Greene Avenue), 2008/07/30, inclusive
Ms. Brenda Martin graduation (907 Greene Avenue), 2008/07/30, inclusive
Cornerstone Baptist Church Business and Professional Women awards luncheon, 2008/09/27, inclusive
Cornerstone Baptist Church Business and Professional Women awards luncheon, 2008/09/27, inclusive
St. Mark Mothers Union, 2008/09/28, inclusive
St. Mark Mothers Union, 2008/09/28, inclusive
Church Women United, 2008/10/25, inclusive
Church Women United, 2008/10/25, inclusive
St. Michael's Priests, 2008/11/06, inclusive
St. Michael's Priests, 2008/11/06, inclusive
Church of the Master, 2008/11/11, inclusive
Church of the Master, 2008/11/11, inclusive
Sanctified Learning Center, 2009/01/16, inclusive
Sanctified Learning Center, 2009/01/16, inclusive
Maurice (Morris) Dixon 90th birthday party, 2009/01/31, inclusive
Maurice (Morris) Dixon 90th birthday party, 2009/01/31, inclusive
Armita Lord at Berean Baptist Church, 2009/02/22, inclusive
Armita Lord at Berean Baptist Church, 2009/02/22, inclusive
Black History Month - Brooklyn Borough Hall, 2009/02/26, inclusive
Black History Month - Brooklyn Borough Hall, 2009/02/26, inclusive
Dee's Safe Haven Learning Center, 2009/03/16, inclusive
Dee's Safe Haven Learning Center, 2009/03/16, inclusive
People's Cathedral (St. Michael and All Ages) Memorial for Bishop Heron Sam, 2009/05/31, inclusive
People's Cathedral (St. Michael and All Ages) Memorial for Bishop Heron Sam, 2009/05/31, inclusive
The Good Shepherd United Reformed Episcopal Church - Celebration of Father's Day - Rev. Eugene Phipps, 2009/06/21, inclusive
The Good Shepherd United Reformed Episcopal Church - Celebration of Father's Day - Rev. Eugene Phipps, 2009/06/21, inclusive
Steve and Sharon Bailey's barbecue, 2009/08/08, inclusive
Steve and Sharon Bailey's barbecue, 2009/08/08, inclusive
Dorothy's 90th Birthday. Maccine and Calvin Carter's barbeque, 2009/09/05, inclusive
Dorothy's 90th Birthday. Maccine and Calvin Carter's barbeque, 2009/09/05, inclusive
Arlene Punnett's Lodge - Installation as Worthy Grand Matron, 2009/09/13, inclusive
Arlene Punnett's Lodge - Installation as Worthy Grand Matron, 2009/09/13, inclusive
Cornerstone Baptist Church Business and Professional Women's luncheon, 2009/09/26, inclusive
Cornerstone Baptist Church Business and Professional Women's luncheon, 2009/09/26, inclusive
People's Cathedral part 1, 2009/09/27, inclusive
People's Cathedral part 1, 2009/09/27, inclusive
Bishops' High School Alumni Association 20th Anniversary Commemoration Service (Church of St. Mark), 2009/10/04, inclusive
Bishops' High School Alumni Association 20th Anniversary Commemoration Service (Church of St. Mark), 2009/10/04, inclusive
St. Mark Renewal of Marriage Vows service, 2009/10/11, inclusive
St. Mark Renewal of Marriage Vows service, 2009/10/11, inclusive
Church Women United 33rd Luncheon, 2009/10/24, inclusive
Church Women United 33rd Luncheon, 2009/10/24, inclusive
Ben Hur District Grand Mechanic Lodge #1 (65 Putnam Avenue), 2009/11/27, inclusive
Ben Hur District Grand Mechanic Lodge #1 (65 Putnam Avenue), 2009/11/27, inclusive
Bishop John Holder of Barbados at St. Marks, 2010/05/02, inclusive
Bishop John Holder of Barbados at St. Marks, 2010/05/02, inclusive
St. Mark's Mother's Union, 2010/06/10, inclusive
St. Mark's Mother's Union, 2010/06/10, inclusive
St. Mark Jurnol Groups with Wendy Nelbitt, 2010/09/19, inclusive
St. Mark Jurnol Groups with Wendy Nelbitt, 2010/09/19, inclusive
Mavis' 90th Birthday, 2010/10/10, inclusive
Mavis' 90th Birthday, 2010/10/10, inclusive
Church Women United Awards/Luncheon - C.W.U: Perfect 2010, 2010/10/23, inclusive
Church Women United Awards/Luncheon - C.W.U: Perfect 2010, 2010/10/23, inclusive
Ophellia and Frank Perry 50th Wedding Anniversary, 2011/01/16, inclusive
Ophellia and Frank Perry 50th Wedding Anniversary, 2011/01/16, inclusive
Laura Edwards 70th Birthday Celebration, 2011/03/26, inclusive
Laura Edwards 70th Birthday Celebration, 2011/03/26, inclusive
Donna Kirton 50th Birthday Celebration, 2011/03/27, inclusive
Donna Kirton 50th Birthday Celebration, 2011/03/27, inclusive
Tuskegee Airmen - C. Govam Chapter, 2011/05/21, inclusive
Tuskegee Airmen - C. Govam Chapter, 2011/05/21, inclusive
Clive Oscar sang - Grand Master (Mechanics Grand Lodge), 2011/05/07 and 2011/07, inclusive
Clive Oscar sang - Grand Master (Mechanics Grand Lodge), 2011/05/07 and 2011/07, inclusive
George Irving 100th Birthday celebration, 2011/06/12, inclusive
George Irving 100th Birthday celebration, 2011/06/12, inclusive
Alvin and Judith King, 2011/08/28, inclusive
Alvin and Judith King, 2011/08/28, inclusive
Cornerstone Baptist Church Business and Professional Women awards luncheon, 2011/09/24, inclusive
Cornerstone Baptist Church Business and Professional Women awards luncheon, 2011/09/24, inclusive
Frank McGibbon prints and proofs, 2011/10/22, inclusive
Frank McGibbon prints and proofs, 2011/10/22, inclusive
Series 2: Business records, 1960s-2008, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
The series contains a small assortment of records relating to Wilson's commercial photography business, dating from the 1960s to 2008. It also includes records relating to his pension and welfare funds as a member of the Graphic Communications International Union Local 119B.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Supreme Printing Co. and SETAB brochures, 1960s, inclusive
Promotional prints, 1968-1987, inclusive
Business records, 1975-1988, inclusive
Business card, circa 1980s, inclusive
Graphic Communications International Union Local 119B, New York pension and welfare funds, 1984-2007, inclusive
Family groups proof/samples, 1998, inclusive
Computer class - Cathedral Adult Education School, 1999, inclusive
Photoshop notes, 2003-2004, inclusive
Dale and Susan thank you for making our 25th Anniversary celebration special (Audio DVD), 2008, inclusive
Series 3: Personal photographs, circa 1920s-2010, inclusive
Extent
Extent
Scope and Contents
The series contains photographs of Wilson's family and friends, dating from circa 1920s to 2010. It includes photographic negatives, prints, transparencies, and Polaroids. The bulk of the photographs document his immediate family: his wife Marie, son Sidney, and daughter Susan. Marie's work as a quilter and bag maker is well documented in the series. Of particular note are images of the "Weaver of Dreams" quilt that was featured at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. Wilson's passion for the outdoors is also well documented. This includes fishing trips, such as local outings to Sheepshead Bay and Jamaica Bay, as well as trips to New England and North Carolina. It also includes photographs documenting trips to Medusa, New York and rifle shooting. Finally, the series includes photographs documenting Wilson's trip with other Tuskegee Airmen to President Barack Obama's inauguration in January 2009.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Family and others, circa 1920s-2000, inclusive
Fishing, 1943-1995, inclusive
Theobald, family, and friends, 1952-1984, inclusive
Sidney and Susan B. Wilson (up til 1958), circa 1940s-1950s, inclusive
Dorothy and Mavis baby pics (up til 1958), 1950s, inclusive
Nantucket, Massachusetts, and Chicago, 1951-1958, inclusive
People Miscellaneous: Joe Beanstock, Bruno and Thrumpet, Jame Cerboni, Joe Cardone, Frank and Ralph the Butchers, George Della Lotta, Sam Palmer, George (bartender at Joe Maxwells), Gwendolyn Collins, Rita Palmer, Amy Samuels, 1957-1961, inclusive
PS 94, circa 1950s-1960s, inclusive
Wilbur Boyce and family, Sis and Buster Dennis, Haines Falls (NY), Hattie and Taylor, Auto wreck, Wilbur Sr., Edith and Cats, House at Medusa, Vogal and son, 1959-1970, inclusive
Susan and friends, 1959-1976, inclusive
Marie, kids, and friends, 1959-1984, inclusive
Sidney, Susan, and friends, 1950s-1976, inclusive
Family, circa 1950s-2000s, inclusive
646 Eastern Parkway, circa 1960s, inclusive
Capt.'s Play, circa 1960s, inclusive
Fire and inside automobile, circa 1960s, inclusive
Local Union #119: Bob McCrindle, Artie Grossman, Joe Hellman, Steve Oberski, Joe McKenna, Dorothy Cannon, Joe Ash, Charles Novara, circa 1960s, inclusive
Personal photographs: Coney Island, waterfront, street scenes, zoo, buildings, fire, circa 1960s, inclusive
Tall ship in harbor, circa 1960s, inclusive
Zola and Manny (two children), circa 1960s, inclusive
John and Daisy Banner party, 1960, inclusive
Thomas and Rebecca Campbell's wedding, circa 1961, inclusive
Thomas and Rebecca Campbell's son, 1962, inclusive
Imperial Diplomats S.C., 1963, inclusive
Victor and Dorothy Knight and family (Army and Easter), 1964-1968, inclusive
Grady and Pam Sharp, and family, 1965-1966, inclusive
Medusa - Roger-Wilhamewn (?), Edith, Marie, etc., 1966, inclusive
Alfred Bailey and family, 1967-1980, inclusive
Leroy Preston, Girls Club, etc., 1960s-1971, inclusive
Esther Burgess?, 1960s-circa 1990s, inclusive
Theobald Wilson ID photographs, 1973-1981, inclusive
Capt. Preston, 1976, inclusive
Capt.'s Cat - Calidonia, 1977, inclusive
Thomas Knight and family, 1977, inclusive
Wee Wee's Grandma (copy of old photograph), 1977, inclusive
Marie's bags, 1977-1987, inclusive
Experimental photographs?, circa 1970s-1990s, inclusive
Personal Polaroids, 1970s-2003, inclusive
Miscellaneous, 1980s, inclusive
Armite and Grady Sharp, 1980, inclusive
250 Grove Avenue, Metuchen, NJ, 1981/08/15, inclusive
Maggie and Grady Sharp, 1982, inclusive
Martin Luther King "Weaver of Dreams" Quilt, 1986/01/14, inclusive
Visit to Wes and Susan, Sid and Claudia, Cydnie and Thea, 1989, inclusive
Street/subway photography and Marie's "first assignment", circa 1990s, inclusive
Women of Color Quilters Network, 1992-1993, inclusive
Tuskegee Airmen - President Barack Obama inauguration, Washington DC, 2009/01/20, inclusive
Tuskegee Airmen - President Barack Obama inauguration, Washington DC, 2009/01/20, inclusive
Wes-Sue-Roy Van Norton, Visit Granddad for Father's Day, 2010/06/17, inclusive
Wes-Sue-Roy Van Norton, Visit Granddad for Father's Day, 2010/06/17, inclusive
Series 4: Personal papers, 1918-2011, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
The series contains a small assortment of personal papers that belonged to Wilson, dating from 1918 to 2011. They include records relating to his wife's family (the Dowells), passports and other licenses, a record of a burglary of his home at 199 Lincoln Road, 84 Ross Street housing records, and papers relating to the Tuskegee Airmen.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Dowell family records, 1918-1991, inclusive
Passports, licenses, medical appointment cards, etc., 1923-1980s, inclusive
The Sultan Social Club annual fall dance program, 1939, inclusive
Du Sable High School invitation, 1940, inclusive
199 Lincoln Road burglary report and photographs, 1980, inclusive
84 Ross Street housing records, 2005-2007, inclusive
Tuskegee Airmen (two folders), 1998-2011, inclusive
Series 5: Photography equipment, circa 1950s-2000s, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
The series contains photography equipment and related items used by Wilson, dating from circa 1950s to the 2000s.
Arrangement
The items in this series are not arranged in any particular order.