Stagecoach Mary, Mary Fields, was born a slave in 1832, and was the first African-American woman employed as a mail carrier in the U.S., driving her mail route by stagecoach from Cascade to St. Peter's Mission, Montana. In 1895, at 60 YO, she was hired since she was the fastest applicant to hitch a team of 6 horses. She never missed a day of work and during heavy snowfalls, had to deliver the mail on foot. After she retired, she became friends with actor, Gary Cooper and was famous in her town.
Have you heard of Mary Fields, or Stagecoach Mary? She was the African-American woman mail carrier in the US! Born a slave in Tennessee, Fields migrated west shortly after the Civil War, and she became an infamous figure in Great Plains history.
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Mary Fields aka "Stagecoach Mary" 1895 Construction Forewoman and first Black Woman to work as a carrier for the US Postal Service, never missing a day. She was dubbed Stagecoach Mary because of her work ethic and reliability. She was a good shot too.
Stagecoach Mary, Mary Fields, was born a slave in 1832, and was the first African-American woman employed as a mail carrier in the U.S., driving her mail route by stagecoach from Cascade to St. Peter's Mission, Montana. In 1895, at 60 YO, she was hired since she was the fastest applicant to hitch a team of 6 horses. She never missed a day of work and during heavy snowfalls, had to deliver the mail on foot. After she retired, she became friends with actor, Gary Cooper and was famous in her town.
1st black pilot with Continental Airlines who had to go through the Supreme Court to get the job. Marlon Dewitt Green (June 6, 1929 – July 6, 2009) was an African-American pilot whose landmark United States Supreme Court decision in 1963 helped dismantle racial discrimination in the American passenger airline industry, leading to David Harris hiring as the first African-American pilot for a major airline the following year
Captain Marlon Green was a black pilot who fought all the way to the Supreme Court in 1963 to be allowed to fly for a major airline. Green was hired by Continental Airlines, for whom he flew from 1965 to He became a captain in
Continental Airlines honors its first black pilot, Marlon Greenby, naming it's new 737 after him.
Hiram Revels Family Portrait Hiram Rhoades Revels was the first African American United States Senator, filling the seat left vacant by Jefferson Davis in 1861 when Mississippi seceded from the Union. As a prominent, highly educated African American.
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1st black pilot with Continental Airlines who had to go through the Supreme Court to get the job. Marlon Dewitt Green (June 6, 1929 – July 6, 2009) was an African-American pilot whose landmark United States Supreme Court decision in 1963 helped dismantle racial discrimination in the American passenger airline industry, leading to David Harris hiring as the first African-American pilot for a major airline the following year
An example of Black Indians from later in the century. Black Indians were usually mixed-race individuals, often including runaway slaves and their descendants. My Black Indians were associated with the Monocan tribe.
Black Indians have been virtually forgotten except by those who share Native American & Black African heritages. Voted the Best Native American Film
Black Indians in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia L to R: Mrs. Amos Chapman, her daughter, sister (all Southern Cheyenne, and an unidentified girl of African American descent.
Not Indians, Native Americans. Columbus did not discover anything, the natives of America were not lost, when will we change Columbus Day, to the day Europeans began to genocide the natives.
A pet swan named Leila being helped into a car where it enjoys a ride to the shops Its owner Mrs. Watson of Chesham, Buckinghamshire, says that leila, who has been a family pet for two years, can open doors and is a good guard dog.
A picture of slave children in the 1860s. The slaves wore anything to cover themselves up as they have torn up clothing and pieces of cloth as hats in the picture.
This photo of two African-American slave children in ragged clothes was found in an attic in North Carolina. An accompanying document indicated that one of the boys was named John, while the other still has not been identified.
Rare Photograph Of Slave. This picture shows two young African American men in slavery. From this picture one can believe or assume that these two young men were sold and thus seperated from thier families.
Photographed by Brady: Two children who were likely emancipated during the American Civil War, circa
The stories we created to hide shame – 5 Myths about slavery Slave Children
A picture of slave children in the 1860s. The slaves wore anything to cover themselves up as they have torn up clothing and pieces of cloth as hats in the picture.
1900: Sending a child through the post. “After parcel post service was introduced, at least two children were sent by the service. With stamps attached to their clothing, the children rode with railway and city carriers to their destination. The Postmaster General quickly issued a regulation forbidding the sending of children in the mail after hearing of those examples.” - Smithsonian
This city letter carrier posed for a humorous photograph with a young boy in his mailbag
1900: Sending a child through the post. “After parcel post service was introduced, at least two children were sent by the service. With stamps attached to their clothing, the children rode with railway and city carriers to their destination. The Postmaster General quickly issued a regulation forbidding the sending of children in the mail after hearing of those examples.” - Smithsonian
On December Rosa Parks, a African American woman who worked as a seamstress, boarded this Montgomery City bus to go home from work. On this bus on that day, Rosa Parks initiated a new era in the American quest for freedom and equality.
Join the celebration of Rosa Parks, the broader story of the U. Civil Rights Movement did not begin or end with Rosa Parks, however, her unique spark helped to change the world.
Rosa Parks utilized Civil Disobedience preached by MLK in order to take a stand against unjust laws and discrimination along with progressing the civil rights movement. Rosa parks was a secretary of the
Powerful women: Rosa Parks Each person must live their life as a model for others. What I like about Rosa Parks is that she didn't set out to be a hero, but she didn't flinch when the moment came to stand up (sit down) for her principles.
Mo-Li: Kids and Kisses by Robert Doisneau I know there's no kiss in this photo but it's just too darn cute not to post.
Photo by Robert Doisneau-just goes to show how much we impact our children
Proverbs Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. Be an example for the children in your life. They ARE watching you & WILL MIMIC YOU! Image by robert doisneau
Leo and Leon Todd Photographic Portraiture by Mike Disfarmer née Mike Meyers a local photographer in Heber Springs, Arkansas. His 'penny portraits' are a record of small town Americans.
1930 (I put this photo in the sadly album because it definitely makes me sad.
Thank God for the camera. These pictures of black children throughout the ages in America are fascinating and beautiful. Children are usually not concerned about “posing” or what they look like so the expressions on their faces tend to be.
In order to garner sympathy - and funds - from rich white northerners, abolitionists used a propaganda campaign featuring four former child slaves with mixed-race ancestry and pale complexions.
The Emancipation of Rebecca, Augusta & Rosa Picture of freed slaves…
African American Children Recorded Throughout History - Collar City Brownstone
pics of american mullato slaves | Caption: REBECCA, AUGUSTA and ROSA, Emancipated Slaves, from New ...
Child workers before Child Labor Laws )): Young Oyster Shuckers, Port Royal, South Carolina
Young oyster shuckers, Port Royal, S. - Child workers before Child Labor Laws. The Tea-baggers want to do away with all those awful labor laws that BIG GOVERNMENT has put in place and go back to the good ol days like this.
young oyster shuckers, Port Royal S.C. early 20th c.
the Edwardian era saw a short-lived craze for ostrich rides. Leave the poor ostrich alone!
Just thought you'd like to see this picture of a lady riding side-saddle on an ostrich because, well, obviously.
To have a lesson in ostrich riding, sidesaddle.
Travel by Ostrich. (Honestly, it's one of my biggest dreams that if I ever am suddenly rich, that I'll buy a pet ostrich, and be able to ride it. Can you imagine???)
Women of Fauberg Treme, New Orleans. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city.Early history it was the main neighborhood of free people of color. It remains today an important African-American & Creole culture.
Fauberg Treme, New Orleans, Louisiana The oldest black community in the U.S.
She has a twin sister and an older brother. Eabha-Kseniya is the youngest. Her siblings are Eabha-Kseniya's role models and they are always there to guide her.
Grete, Hanni and Otto Reinwald with their kitties
my first bf and i had a cat together. it was a messy court battle when we broke up. i won physical custody, he got visitation rights on weekends and holidays -- Victorianage ( di Susanna Tesini )
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everythingedwardian: “ We as a society may have changed dramatically, but our best friends are just as furry and as adorable now as they were back then.
Dogs are the most popular choice among the pet lovers. It’s no wonder dogs are so grea.
vintage everyday: Vintage Portraits of Girls with Their Dogs
Striking Resemblance: The Changing Art of Portraiture
Over 200 Years of Portraiture in One Exhibition
sanford, maine, looks exactly like nanny and her doll
vintage photo: girl and her doll - or a doll and her girl
Link to article on portraiture history. William Smith for Zion’s Hill Studio, Sanford, Maine (American, active 1890s). "Child with Doll" (1890s). Gelatin silver print. Collection of Donald Lokuta.
Cintage pretty girl with roses antique real photo posrcard for Valentine's Day projects.
I love these vintage little girl types of pictures. This is a quite an 'up-beat' type of photo compared to usually constricted pictures that we see - it wasn't fashionable to smile, I'm glad it is now. I wander what she's thinking?
Free Digital Images Vintage, GIF and Clip Art - Artsy Bee Digital Images
Coloring for adults - Kleuren voor volwassenen
Винтажные открытки с детишками (часть первая).. Обсуждение на LiveInternet - Российский Сервис Онлайн-Дневников
The girl in this vintage photo reminds me of my granddaughter Katrina who is now 16 years old.
The girl in this vintage photo was one of two very popular child models in the early I have to find her name. The other beauty was Grete Reinwald.her na nevvis Katherine Ashton.
Catherine Gold, the Heroin
I had to restored this little vintage sweetie. Just a little enhancing with this picture. Restored Vintage Little Miss
The girl in this vintage photo reminds me of my granddaughter Katrina who is now 16 years old. #vintagephotography
Born April 1908 in Poughkeepsie, New York, Jane Bolin always knew she wanted to be a lawyer. Her father, Gaius Bolin, the first African American.
Today in Black History, - Jane Matilda Bolin became the first African American woman to serve as a judge on July For more info, check out today's notes!
Welcome to the world's largest institution dedicated to the African American experience! The Wright Museum opens minds and changes lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture.
Image detail for -This lesson shows how to make a wire wrapped beaded toe ring.