Photograph
Edgar William Gordon
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View looking out window at a man who is washing the window. Caption reads: "Edgar Gordon spreads cleanliness and happiness." Edgar William Gordon was a window cleaner in Milwaukee, and he played alto horn in the First Brigade Civil War band. He made a lifelong mission out of encouraging positive interaction between white and black members of the community. He died in 1997. |
Image ID: | 129955 |
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Creation Date: | 01 15 1987 |
Creator Name: | Cassidy, George R. |
City: | Milwaukee |
County: | Milwaukee |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | CF 32912 |
Original Dimensions: | 10 x 6.25 inches |
Additional information taken from Mr. Gordon's obituary, which appeared in the July 13, 1997 issue of the "Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel." |
African Americans |
Commercial buildings |
Windows |
Coats |
Hats |
Implements, utensils, etc. |
Cities and towns |
Sidewalks |
Men |
Outdoor photography |
Cleaning |
Signs and signboards |
Automobiles |
Streets |
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