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R.V. Burrell Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Undergrad Regional

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09587.291 Author/Creator: R.V. Burrell Place Written: Hampton, Virginia Type: Photograph Date: no date Pagination: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19.8 x 25.4 cm. Order a Copy

A group portrait of the regional members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. The women are all African-American. Some smile, while others look serious. A contemporary blue pen has titled the photograph, as well as labeling names of some of the women. A stamp on the reverse says "R.V. Burrell Hampton Institute Hampton, Virginia."

Twitty, Geraldine Williams, 1930-

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