Research Catalog

Title

William Henry and Sadie Winslow photograph collection.

Author

Winslow, Henry, 1903-1989

Publication

[between 1934 and 1984?]

Items in the Library & Off-site

Details

Additional Authors

• R. Castilla Studio (New York, N.Y.), photographer.
• M. Smith (New York, N.Y.), photographer.
• Campbell's Studio (New York, N.Y.), photographer.

Found In

p1pc Winslow, Henry, 1903-1989 William Henry and Sadie Winslow papers, 1940-1997 (OCoLC)1235781842

Description

• 32 items (.7 cubic feet, two boxes); 26 x 21 cm or smaller.
• 31 photographic prints : gelatin silver, black and white, one hand-colored ;
• 1 wedding album ;

Summary

• The collection depicts aspects of the social and personal life of labor activist William Henry Winslow, and the teaching career and personal life of his wife, Sadie Mills Winslow, from 1934 to 1984. Depictions of Henry's labor and civil-rights activities, and Sadie's community activities, are limited.
• The collection consists of individual and group portraits; and views of gatherings, social events, a wedding and school activities. Of note are group portraits with Henry at a possible civic gathering that includes lawyers Hubert T. Delany and William T. Andrews, and activist Channing Tobias, among others (ca. 1940); a group portrait with Henry at the Lido Ballroom Terrace for the Grand Human Bridge Ball, held by the American Bridge Association (1934); views of a tour group led by Sadie visiting a school (1954); and portraits and views of Sadie engaging with school children and sitting in her office (ca. 1953). Also included is the photo album for the couple's wedding which took place at Dwight Chapel, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut (1969).

Subjects

• Photograph albums > 1960-1969
• Gelatin silver prints > 1930-1989
• Group portraits > 1930-1989
• Portrait photographs > 1930-1989
• African Americans > Marriage customs and rites
• African American women teachers
• African American civil rights workers
• African American labor leaders
• Winslow, Sadie
• Winslow, Henry, 1903-1989

Genre/Form

• Portrait photographs – 1930-1989.
• Group portraits – 1930-1989.
• Gelatin silver prints – 1930-1989.
• Photograph albums – 1960-1969.

Note

• Title taken from the William Henry and Sadie Winslow Papers.
• Some photographs bear photographer's handstamp on verso. Some items bear photographer's or photography studio's name on recto. Some items bear handwritten, typewritten or printed captions on verso or recto; one item is inscribed. Some items are mounted; one item is in studio mat. One item is a wedding album with a few loose leaves. Some items are duplicates.
• Collection contains work by M. Smith, Campbell's Studio, and R. Castilla Studio.

Terms of Use (note)

• Some items are under copyright; permission of the copyright holder is required for duplication.

Biography (note)

• William Henry Winslow, also known as Henry Winslow, was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and lived most of his life in New York City. He worked in various public service sectors and eventually became his union's labor negotiator. He advocated for the desegregation of the labor unions in New York City and wrote essays about the history of labor unions and African American involvement in labor in the United States. In 1969, he married Sadie Mills and they remained together until his death in 1989. Sadie Mills Winslow was born in 1917 in New Haven, Connecticut. She received her B.A. in education from St. Augustine College and later taught education at Hunter College in New York City and at William Paterson College in New Jersey. She worked for many community services organizations and has been described as a "pillar of the Harlem Community."

Linking Entry (note)

• Forms part of the William Henry and Sadie Winslow Papers, 1940-1997.

Call Number

Sc Photo William Henry and Sadie Winslow Collection

OCLC

1286281101

Author

Winslow, Henry, 1903-1989, collector.

Title

William Henry and Sadie Winslow photograph collection.

Production

[between 1934 and 1984?]

Type of Content

still image

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

sheet

Terms Of Use

Some items are under copyright; permission of the copyright holder is required for duplication.

Biography

William Henry Winslow, also known as Henry Winslow, was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and lived most of his life in New York City. He worked in various public service sectors and eventually became his union's labor negotiator. He advocated for the desegregation of the labor unions in New York City and wrote essays about the history of labor unions and African American involvement in labor in the United States. In 1969, he married Sadie Mills and they remained together until his death in 1989. Sadie Mills Winslow was born in 1917 in New Haven, Connecticut. She received her B.A. in education from St. Augustine College and later taught education at Hunter College in New York City and at William Paterson College in New Jersey. She worked for many community services organizations and has been described as a "pillar of the Harlem Community."

Linking Entry

Forms part of the William Henry and Sadie Winslow Papers, 1940-1997.

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Added Author

R. Castilla Studio (New York, N.Y.), photographer.

M. Smith (New York, N.Y.), photographer.

Campbell's Studio (New York, N.Y.), photographer.

Found In:

p1pc Winslow, Henry, 1903-1989 William Henry and Sadie Winslow papers, 1940-1997 (OCoLC)1235781842

Research Call Number

Sc Photo William Henry and Sadie Winslow Collection