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January 31, 1991

Carson, Richard, fl. 1991

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Lillian Davis]

One black-and-white image taken by Richard Carson dated January 31, 1991 for the Houston Chronicle. Pictured is Lillian Davis for a Black History Month assignment. She holds a portrait of her grandparents who were formerly enslaved people, Mitchell and Nancy Jones. Reverse side of image contains Houston Chronicle photographer stamps and assignment information as well as the publication's printed caption.

GLC09854

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