Calvin Littlejohn Photographic Archive ca. 1948-1993

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Calvin Littlejohn Photographic Archive ca. 1948-1993

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The archive consists of Littlejohn's professional work done primarily in the Fort Worth, Texas area, including studio portraits, group portraits at social gatherings, church services, school events, birthday parties, and other images of the African-American experience in North Texas.

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