Elmer Ward Family Collection
Item
Collections Identifier
BAF MS_00252
Date Started
1923
Collection Title
Elmer Ward Family Collection
Date Span
1923-1975
Alternative Title
Elmer Ward Family Collection
Inclusive Subjects
Health and medicine
Medicine
Religion
Virginia Key Beach
Medicine
Religion
Virginia Key Beach
Brief description of processing procedure
This collection was organized into two series. The first series is the White House Conference Documents. The second series is photographs.
The documents were arranged by form of material, with like documents set together. The Photographs were arranged by the donator and were kept as such with no changes.
The documents were arranged by form of material, with like documents set together. The Photographs were arranged by the donator and were kept as such with no changes.
Researchers Key
NULL
Number of Boxes
2
Collection Location
The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South FL, Inc.
Date of Completion
1975
Finding Aid Author(s)
Luis A. Berthin
Scope and Content
The Elmer Ward Family collection is comprised of some documents and mostly photographs. The documents all have to do with a White House Conference called "To Fufill these Rights" that took place in June of 1966. These range from press releases, conference notes, memorandums to statements by organizations such as core and the Department of Justice.
The Photographs document the life of the Ward and O'Dell Family. Dr. Elmer Ward was the owner and operator of the Economy Drug Store in Overtown. His wife Anna Belle O'Dell Ward is also featured prominently along with their family and friends. These photos depict various aspects of their life from their home, to vacations at Virginia Key Beach, St. Francis, as well as photos of the Economy Drug Store and Roosevelt Savings.
The Photographs document the life of the Ward and O'Dell Family. Dr. Elmer Ward was the owner and operator of the Economy Drug Store in Overtown. His wife Anna Belle O'Dell Ward is also featured prominently along with their family and friends. These photos depict various aspects of their life from their home, to vacations at Virginia Key Beach, St. Francis, as well as photos of the Economy Drug Store and Roosevelt Savings.
Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on these material.
Use Restrictions
(c) 2011 The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Director of The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation, Inc. An image license agreement must be signed prior to recording or copying images.
Online Publisher
Elaysha Bazil
Extent
1.00
Is Part Of
4
Type
2
Source
Gift