Photographs, 1930-1955 (Inclusive Dates).

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Photographs, 1930-1955 (Inclusive Dates).

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The majority of images in the Wharton Centre Collection depict African American youth engaged in activities sponsored by the organization. Items of particular note include images of the Centre's basketball team the Wharton Sounders, and the scrapbook entitled "Wharton's Way to Freedom." The scrapbook, produced ca. 1952-1953, shows youths loitering on streets and then engaged in productive activities, illustrating the Centre's positive effect.

1.5 Linear Feet b/w photographs various sizes.

Temple University Libraries, Paley Library

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Temple University Libraries, Paley Library

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Wharton Centre.

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The Wharton Centre was founded in 1931 by the Whittier Centre, a South Philadelphia agency which provided services to the growing African American population of North Philadelphia. The Wharton Centre provided social welfare, recreational, and community services to the population of North Philadelphia, particularly the neighborhood of 22nd Street and Columbia Avenue. The organization helped establish neighborhood daycare and recreation centers and started a youth-work pro...

Wharton Sounders (Basketball Team)

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