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New Photographs from Lee County Libraries Present a Rich Visual Source for Black History in Lee County, NC

28 Jan 2025 7:02 PM | Anonymous

A black-and-white snapshot of the busy Endor Street (Horner Boulevard) in Sandford. A woman holding the hands of two children appears to be walking across the street, while a man walking behind her holds two younger children in his arms. Numerous cars are in the road and many business signs are prominently visible on each side of the street.Endor Street (Horner Boulevard) in Sanford

We are excited to announce that new photographs from The Sanford Herald Photographic Print Collection at Lee County Libraries are now available on DigitalNC. In November 2023, The Sanford Herald (1930-present) donated thousands of images, spanning from the 1930s to the 2000s, to Lee County Libraries. This new back of material includes photographs from the 1930s to the 1970s that document Black community members, businesses, churches, and schools across Lee County. A selection of these photographs is featured below!

A portrait of a woman sitting outside on a chair. The woman wears eyeglasses, a hat, and a dress covered by a waist apron while looking away from the camera.Patsy Womack, 100-Year Old Sanford Resident

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