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Photograph of the Old Chase and Old Bartrola Houses

These houses on West Zarragossa Street were down the street from where Ezra Gerry and his family lived in 1899. These are examples of Gulf Coast…

Photograph of an African American Home

A photograph showing a middle class African American family standing in front of their house. This showcases the folk Victorian style with decorative…

Article, "Did All I Could for Others -M'Vay"

McVay defends himself against accusations of his fault in the Larchmont disaster. He further argues that he tried to help the crew by getting on a…

Article, "List of Missing"

Ezra Gerry on list of missing after the Larchmont Shipwreck

Photograph of Palafox Street, 1880

Still image of the aftermath of the Pensacola fire of 1880 on Palafox Street.

WPA's Historical Records Survey of Saint Cyprian's Protestant Episcopal Mission

A document meant to talk about the building for the St. Cyprian's church along with the race of the members of the church. This shows simply that the…

Article, "St. Patricks Day: How it will be Celebrated by the Hibernians"

A description of the days events where St. Joseph's Church will be a starting point. This church was segregated.

Article, "Church Services"

List of churches by branch of Christianity, with times, dates, and who will be preaching. This item lists one African American church out of the…

Article, "'Confession or can a man forgive sins?' Father Suton's Subject Last Night"

An article about a preacher at a African American church and his talk to the community who attend mass. This is an example of how preachers would talk…

Article, "St. Cyprian Mission"

A newspaper announcement for a service at St. Cyprian Episcopal Mission, led by archdeacon Webber.