Racial Segregation Collection

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosa Parks sitting on a bus, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosa Parks sitting on a bus, 1950s, (2023). African-American activist in the civil rights movement, best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosa Parks sitting on a bus, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosa Parks sitting on a bus, 1950s, (2023). African-American activist in the civil rights movement, best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosa Parks sitting on a bus, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosa Parks sitting on a bus, 1950s, (2023). African-American activist in the civil rights movement, best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott

William Kelloggs 53 adherents (including 28 Afro-American) (1830-1918), rallies
LSE4330416 William Kelloggs 53 adherents (including 28 Afro-American) (1830-1918), rallies and barricades in the dining room of the Saint Charles Hotel in New Orleans

Sign on Alabama Avenue, Frederick Douglass housing project, Anacostia, D. C (vicinity), 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Anacostia, D.C (vicinity). Frederick Douglass housing project. Sign on Alabama Avenue

Bus driver, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Daytona Beach, Florida. Bus driver

Report card for Carlotta Walls from Little Rock Central High School, 1957 - 1958
Carlotta Walls LaNier was the youngest of the nine African-American students ever to attend classes at Little Rock Central High School in September 1957. In 1954 the U.S

Poll tax receipt for Lee Carr from Hardin County, Texas, 1955. Creator: Unknown
During the era of segregation in the United States, voting rights were denied to African Americans in the form of discriminatory taxation

Souvenir programme for the Southern Tennis Association Annual Tournament, 1933
A souvenir program for an annual tennis tournament sanctioned by the Southern Tennis Association and held at the Tuskegee Institute 2-5 August 1933

Programme for Club Ebony, 1947-1948. Creator: Unknown
The program is a single sheet of heavyweight cream paper that folds in half. The front features a black and red illustration of a conga drum and womans head printed in the top left corner

Diploma for Carlotta Walls from Little Rock Central High School, July 8, 1960
Carlotta Walls LaNier was the youngest of the nine African-American students ever to attend classes at Little Rock Central High School in September 1957. In 1954 the U.S

Building brick from Spelman Colleges Upton Hall, ca. 1905. Creator: Unknown
Spelman College, in Atlanta, Georgia, is a private, historically Black, womens liberal arts college. A clay brick that was once part of the structure of Spelman Colleges Upton Hall

Building brick from Bethune-Cookman Universitys White Hall, ca. 1916. Creator: Unknown
A clay brick that was once part of the structure of Bethune-Cookman Universitys White Hall. BCU is a private historically black university in Daytona Beach, Florida

Sign for the Booker T. Motel, ca. 1950. Creator: Unknown
Motel sign from Humboldt, Tennessee, named for Booker T. Washington (1856-1915), an African-American educator, author and orator. Colored indicates that the motel was for African-Americans only

Ticket for the Pickwick Theatre, ca. 1940. Creator: Unknown
The world of entertainment, like so many other areas of life, was segregated along racial lines during this period of US history

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"Unveiling the Dark Shadows of Racial Segregation: A Haunting Legacy" In the aftermath of the Civil War, carpetbaggers descended upon the defeated South, opportunistic Nordic individuals seeking to occupy lands and exploit political functions. Their presence only deepened the wounds of a divided nation. Tragically, racial tensions escalated further as lynching became a horrifying reality in Osceola, Missouri in 1887. The life of a barber was mercilessly taken away, exposing the brutality that African Americans faced at the hands of their white counterparts. Even intellectual circles were not immune to racist commentary. Popular Science Monthly featured an article expressing concern over the increase in America's black population and their high birth rate – perpetuating discriminatory ideologies that sought to stifle progress and equality. The Men of the Day publication from 1905 showcased an illustration by Aristide Delannoy depicting Antisemitism alongside racism – two poisonous forces intertwining within society. Such imagery served as a reminder that prejudice extended beyond color lines. Xenophobia reared its ugly head with depictions of Ku Klux Klan members lynching African Americans during this dark period. Private collections preserved engravings capturing these heinous acts, highlighting how hate manifested itself through violence and fear. Amidst this turmoil, William Kelloggs rallied his adherents inside New Orleans' Saint Charles Hotel turned legislative chamber. This clandestine gathering fortified by whisky aimed to maintain oppressive systems while suppressing voices fighting for freedom and justice. The carnival atmosphere on Saint Louis streets reflected divisive election slogans like "americans are not bandits" versus "bandits I'm not afraid. " These phrases symbolized supporters aligned with conservative ideals versus those advocating for change – showcasing how politics intertwined with racial segregation. Examining historical documents such as Louisiana's Reconstructed Constitution from 1868 reveals attempts at progress amidst adversity. However, it also serves as a stark reminder that even the law itself could be manipulated to perpetuate racial inequality.