Miami Times Photograph Collection

Item

 

Collections Identifier

Ms_00260

Date Started

1960

Collection Title

Miami Times Photograph Collection

Date Span

1960-1985

Inclusive Subjects

South Florida Newspaper Collection, Stanley “Sweets” Sweeting Papers, South Florida Newspaper Collection, Gwen Walters Collection, Eunice Liberty NCNW Collection , Overtown Collection, Dan Johnson Photograph Collection and Civil Rights Collection .

Number of Boxes

1

Collection Location

The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc.
819 NW 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33136

Date of Completion

6/17/2026

Finding Aid Author(s)

Brianna D. Senter, MLS
Archive Manager

Reginald D. Anderson II.
Archive Intern

Jennaya Toussaint
Archive Intern

Jasmine Doyle
Archive Intern

Javares Mikell
Archive Intern

Scope and Content

The Miami Times Photograph Collection documents the social, cultural, educational, and civic life of Miami's African American community through photographic images published and maintained by The Miami Times. The collection contains photographs of community leaders, educators, students, civic organizations, religious institutions, cultural celebrations, African Pride events, fashion programs, entertainment activities, athletic achievements, and public gatherings. Featured subjects include prominent local figures, community organizations, educational institutions, pageants, festivals, and events that highlight the contributions, accomplishments, and cultural heritage of African Americans in South Florida.
The photographs provide visual documentation of the development of Miami's Black communities and reflect the social, political, economic, and cultural changes that occurred throughout the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Images related to African Pride celebrations and cultural expression further demonstrate the importance of identity, heritage, and community empowerment within Miami's African American population. Through coverage of local news, community activities, and notable individuals, the collection preserves a historical record of the people, organizations, and events that helped shape the African American experience in Miami-Dade County. As a result, the collection serves as a valuable resource for researchers studying journalism, community history, education, civic engagement, African American culture, and South Florida history.

Online Publisher

Brianna Senter

Bibliographic Citation

Miami Times Photograph Collection, The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc.

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