Undated photograph of the Dunbar Choral Society with director Nathaniel C. Lee at center. The Dunbar Choral Society was organized in 1940. From the Delta Heritage Project.
Photograph of the Emerson Funeral Home basketball champions, dated 1932-33. H.G. Emerson Funeral home was established in 1914 by Horace Greely Emerson, who was owner of the first black owned cemetary.
Pamphlet prepared for the Delta Heritage Project, circa 1998. The pamphlet was made to promote the project and request contributions from the community, and the purpose of the project is explained as it relates to the ...
Biography of Larke "Buddy" D. Suber. Suber's diverse pursuits in life are highlighted, including athletics, service in World War II, education, and the ministry. From the Delta Heritage Project.
Undated photograph of the Reverend Lonnie A. Simon, local pastor and social activist, and Pat Ungaro, mayor of Youngstown from 1984-1997, at a groundbreaking ceremony. From the Delta Heritage Project.
Segment of an article from the Vindicator on Reverend Lonnie A. Simon's retirement from New Bethel Baptist Church after 33 years. The article explains Reverend Simon's calling to social activism and includes a list of his ...
Biography of the Reverend Lonnie A. Simon. Reverend Simon's ministry and civil rights activism are highlighted, in addition to his love of education and literature. From the Delta Heritage Project.
Article from Jet Magazine on the Reverend Mother Elizabeth Powell and her Youngstown ministry, the World Fellowship Interdenominational Church. From the Delta Heritage Project.
A biography of the Reverend Mother Elizabth Powell, most likely from October 17th, 2001 Ohio Women's Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Severance Hall in Cleveland. Powell was inducted for her lifetime community service ...
Photograph of the Reverend Mother Elizabth Powell and Governor Bob Taft, probably at October 17th, 2001 Ohio Women's Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Severance Hall in Cleveland. Powell was inducted for her lifetime ...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article on President Bill Clinton's July 4th, 1996 visit to Youngstown. The Reverend Mother Elizabeth Powell introduced Clinton at the event. From the Delta Heritage Project.
Vindicator article from September 2001 on the Reverend Mother Elizabeth Powell's induction into the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame, in the achievement category of "Religion and Community Services."
The article focuses on ...