African Americans; Social workers; Journalists; African American journalists; African American social workers; Beauty contests; African American newspapers; Newspapers; Louisville Defender (Louisville, Ky.); Civil rights demonstrations; Civil...
Oral history interview with Mrs. Vivian Clark Stanley conducted on August 5, 1985 by Janet Hodgson. She discusses her career as a social worker and her life with Frank Stanley, Sr., editor, manager, and publisher of the Louisville Defender. She...
A man, possibly J. D. Stallings, holds a fiddle and bow. His hat rests on his crossed knee. He wears a medal on his jacket that says, "Winner District Contest (?) Fiddling." He was likely a participant in the "Champion of...
Six young women in bathing suits stand on a stage at Fontaine Ferry Park, Louisville, Kentucky, holding trophies. These are the winners of the Bathing Beauty Contest. Each young woman wears a sash across her chest with a number and the name of a...
Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.); Amusement parks; Beauty contests; Men; People
A large crowd of people surround a stage at Fontaine Ferry Park, Louisville, Kentucky, on which a line of men stand. These men are the judges for the Bathing Beauty Contest. Many men in the crowd wear white hats with dark bands.
Ten women pose for a picture during the Movie Double Contest held at Oriental Garden. The women appear to be costumed; one holds a bouquet, and she and two others wear award ribbons. A number of signs are displayed including, "Southern Star...
Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.); Amusement parks; Beauty contests; Bathing beauties; Women; Awards; People
Five young women wearing bathing suits, pumps and banners across their chests stand in a row smiling. These are the finalists and winner of the Bathing Beauty Contest at Fontaine Ferry Park, Louisville, Kentucky. The middle girl holds a large...
Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.); Amusement parks; Contests; Twins; Men; People
Two men sit in chairs. These are the winners of the "Oldest set of twins" contest at Fontaine Ferry Park, Louisville, Kentucky. They both wear glasses, white shirts with ties, and dark pants. One is holding a white hat and a cane; the...
Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.); Amusement parks; Contests; Men; Obesity; People
A young man stands on a stage for the "Fattest man contest" at Fontaine Ferry Park, Louisville, Kentucky. He wears a shirt with the sleeves rolled up, belted pants and shoes and holds a white hat.
Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.); Amusement parks; Contests; Twins; People
Five sets of twins are posed together for a group portrait during the "Twins contest" at Fontaine Ferry Park, Louisville, Kentucky. The men mostly wear shirts with the sleeves rolled up. Only one set of male twins wears a full suit with...
Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.); Amusement parks; Contests; Women; Obesity; People
Four women pose on a stage during the "Fattest woman contest" at Fontaine Ferry Park, Louisville, Kentucky. Each woman wears a mid-length dress. Two of them hold purses and one holds a card and tissue.
Beverage industry; Signs (Notices); Women; Coca-Cola Company
Five women stand behind a "Drink Coca-Cola/Specials To-Day" placard, on which is handwritten "Popularity Contest Portland Veterans Celebration." Handwritten on back of print: "Coca-Cola - women in front of Coke...
Baseball; Parkway Field (Louisville, Ky.); Contests; Watermelons; African Americans
Watermelon eating contest during baseball game at Parkway Field, Louisville, Kentucky. Six African American boys participate; grandstands filled with people in background. This image depicts African Americans in a stereotyped fashion that may be...
