November 27 2021 03:43:46am

Photographs

Photographs

Visualize history through images that tell stories of the people, places, and events that shaped Johnson C. Smith University and the African American experience in Charlotte.

The Charlotte Post Collection

The Charlotte Post Collection contains photographs that span the ‘60’s through the early 2000’s. There are portraits of celebrities, pastors, politicians, civic leaders along with photos of everyday people including infants, children, young adults and the elderly. The collection photos cover speeches, award ceremonies and much more

Photograph Collection

The Photograph Collection consists of over 1500 photographs portraying life at JCSU from its early days as Biddle University through the 1990s. Highlights include athletics, campus buildings, student activities, and former school presidents.

James G. Peeler Collection

West End photographer James Peeler’s work captured the African American community of Charlotte in their homes, schools, churches, businesses, and social gatherings as well as important moments and individuals in the local and national civil rights movement.