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A young boy sits in a chair with one of his toys.

A man sits perched in his automobile on a muddy road.

A sheep drinks from a bowl beneath two trees.

Spectators enjoy a parade in Taylorville.

Ferdinand Boch and his wife, Ruth Boch, sit in a car in Hudson.

Several young men enjoy a ride down a dirt road.

A woman and children stand outside of a chicken coop.

Several onlookers observe patrons enjoying an amusement ride.

Children ride on a ferris wheel at an unknown location.

Tea is served to the league's former Executive Secretary, Reverend G. B. Winston, and his wife.

Mayor Lester B. Collins presents an official proclamation to Dr. D. E. Webster, League President, declaring August 28 through September 3 "Urban League Back-to-School-Stay-in-School Week". On verso: "Association of Commerce and Industry executive…

Two women visit a dentist's office.

A group of women gather to help at a potluck. (L-r): Mrs. Eugene Woodson (far left), Mrs. Harvey Perkins (4th from right), Mrs. William Berry (3rd from right), and Mrs. Arnold Dixon (2nd from right).

Portrait of Doctor Edwin Lee, a physician, active community member, and member of the Springfield Urban League, sitting at a desk.

Portrait of Reverend G. B. Winston speaking on Equal Opportunity Day. While serving as executive director of the league, Reverend G. B. Winston worked to establish the Springfield Urban League Scholarship Fund.

Jerome Singleton, the Director of the Douglass Community Center, sits with his secretary, Virginia Harris. The center, located in Champaign, was dedicated in 1945 after years of fundraising by the black community for an adequate recreational…

Members attend a dinner given by the Springfield Urban League.

Individuals attend the state conference.

Springfield Urban League board members meet over dinner.

Members of the Springfield Urban League attend the annual meeting.

Members attend the annual tea, one of many events held to contribute to the Guild's primary focus, fundraising. On verso: "Mrs. James Smallwood, Mrs. E. A. Lee, Mrs. Eugene Woodson, Miss Lois Shelton, Mrs. G. B. Winston, Mrs. Allan Pryor, Mrs. Walter…

Thomas F. Paris, President of the Board of Directors for the Urban League of Springfield, addressing members of the league at the annual meeting held at the Illinois Baptist Church.

Board members participate in the annual meeting. The Springfield Urban League was founded in 1926 to help improve the lives of the black population.

Guests attend the Springfield Urban League Annual Dinner held at the St. Nicholas Hotel.

Members of the panel, sponsored by the Springfield Urban League, gather in a church.