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Several Springfield citizens survey the damage of the African American business district on East Madison St. that was destroyed during the Springfield Race Riot of 1908. On August 14, 1908, a white mob approached the Springfield city jail demanding…

Six men with rifles in hand guard the Springfield Court House grounds during the Springfield Race Riot of 1908. On August 14, 1908, a white mob approached the Springfield city jail demanding two African American men who were reported to have…

A house fire is being extinguished in an African American neighborhood, as a result of the Springfield Race Riot of 1908. On August 14, 1908, a white mob approached the Springfield city jail demanding two African American men who were reported to…

Marie Trottman and her friend, both of whom are Jehovah's Witnesses, read from the bible in the kitchen of her home located in Colp.

Ernest Atkins of Carbondale stands on the sidewalk with his cane in hand. On verso: "808 Wilson; Melanie Bell."

Lieutenant Baylor relaxing in the shade on a watermelon truck trying to escape the noon sun at 95th Stoney Island, Chicago.

Ma Duncan poses for a picture behind the counter at her grocery store located in Colp.

Garbage collector Charles Brown working hard in the streets of Carbondale. On verso: "West Oak Street; Karen Russell, Rural Route #1, Buncombe, 62912."

The groundskeeper at Sportsman's Park in Cicero uses his poking stick to clean trash that litters the property.

A young boy and girl ride a tricycle down the sidewalk near the street. On verso: "P. Langford; C 'dole."

The Richaldson children playing on their back yard tractor tire swing. On verso: "Keith Richaldson, Jay Richaldson, Dwayne Richaldson, Andy Van Awken: Youngest; 809 Rigdon Rd. Carbondale."

Norman Springer of Springer Orchards, Carbondale, working on his tractor. On verso: "Rt 1."