Cotillion Ball at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel
Elegantly dressed attendees at a cotillion ball at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia.
African AmericansSocial lifeDancesPhiladelphia
Collection
John W. Mosley Photographs
Over 30,000 photographs by John W. Mosley documenting African American social life, community events, and cultural activities in Philadelphia from the 1930s through the 1960s. Mosley was a staff photographer for the Philadelphia Tribune, the nation's oldest continuously published African American newspaper.
About This Collection
Mosley's archive offers an unparalleled visual record of mid-century Black Philadelphia, capturing everything from cotillions and church gatherings to political rallies and nightclub performances. The collection is held by the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection at Temple University.
3 featured items
Easter Promenade on South Street
African Americans dressed in Easter finery promenading along South Street in Philadelphia.
African AmericansEasterParadesPhiladelphia
Musicians at a Jazz Club
Musicians performing at a Philadelphia jazz club, capturing the vibrant music scene.
African AmericansJazzMusiciansNightclubs
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