Panoramic photographs, 1921-circa 1930
File — Folder: OP003
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains photographs, glass plate negatives, correspondence, papers, clippings, certificates, and an unbound scrapbook from Edwin Fletcher Horne and Cora Calhoun Horne and their family in New York and elsewhere in the United States, ranging from circa 1865 to 1941, concerning the family, African-American civil rights, slavery, politics, travel abroad to Europe, and civic engagement. The correspondence includes a handwritten letter from Benjamin Harrison denying any intention to run for president of the United States dated May 13, 1884.
The photographs include numerous portraits of Cora Calhoun and Edwin F. Horne, Sr. and their sons, along with some extended family such as the Calhouns and Lena Horne's maternal grandmother and great-aunt. One photograph shows Lena Horne as a child with Uncle "Bye" (possibly J. Burke Horne). There are also photographs of largely unidentified people, likely friends or family. There are also 5 panoramic photographs, which comprise: the 5th Annual Big Brothers and Big Sisters Philadelphia meeting group portrait, 1921 May; Bahai meeting group portrait, undated; the International Council of Women, Washington D.C. meeting group portrait, 1925; Big Brother and Big Sister Federation, Washington D.C. meeting group portrait, May 1923; and a group of unidentified women, circa 1920-1930 (OP003).
The photographs include numerous portraits of Cora Calhoun and Edwin F. Horne, Sr. and their sons, along with some extended family such as the Calhouns and Lena Horne's maternal grandmother and great-aunt. One photograph shows Lena Horne as a child with Uncle "Bye" (possibly J. Burke Horne). There are also photographs of largely unidentified people, likely friends or family. There are also 5 panoramic photographs, which comprise: the 5th Annual Big Brothers and Big Sisters Philadelphia meeting group portrait, 1921 May; Bahai meeting group portrait, undated; the International Council of Women, Washington D.C. meeting group portrait, 1925; Big Brother and Big Sister Federation, Washington D.C. meeting group portrait, May 1923; and a group of unidentified women, circa 1920-1930 (OP003).
Dates
- circa 1865-1941
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.46 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box, 2 oversize folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Horne, Cora Calhoun, 1865-1932 (Person)
- From the Collection: Horne, Edwin Fletcher, 1859-1939 (Person)
- From the Collection: Horne family (Family)
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
