Velma Carey - Springfield African-American History Foundation

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Velma Carey putting up books at Swahili House, an African-American bookstore that she co-owned with Bettie Allen and Geraldine Lee in the early 1970's. The store also sold African artifacts.

Where:
Springfield, Illinois

When:
Early 1970's

Ownership:
Narrator’s photo

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A leaflet that was handed out while Mrs. Carey campaigned for the Springfield District 186 School Board, 1971.

Where:
Springfield, Illinois

When:
1971

Ownership:
Narrator's photo

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Opposite side of the leaflet that was handed out during Velma’s campaign for the Springfield District 186 School Board, 1971.

Where:
Springfield, Illinois

When:
1971

Ownership:
Narrator’s photo

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Velma Carey poses with her husband, C. Lee Carey in their home in Springfield for a photo to be included with an article in the State Journal Register in the late 1980’s.

Where:
Springfield, Illinois

When:
Late 1980's

Ownership:
Narrator’s photo

Caption
Velma Carey’s obituary, 2007.

Where:
Springfield, Illinois

When:
2007

Ownership:
May be restricted. Patrons desiring to use this photograph should contact the ALPL Audio-Visual Curator.

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A tribute to Velma Carey written by her nephews, James and Kenneth Page, 2007.

Where:
Springfield, Illinois

When:
2007

Ownership:
May be restricted. Patrons desiring to use this photograph should contact the ALPL Audio-Visual Curator.

Caption
Picture from Velma’s obituary, 2007.

Where:
Springfield, Illinois

When:
2007

Ownership:
May be restricted. Patrons desiring to use this photograph should contact the ALPL Audio-Visual Curator.

Caption
Picture from Velma’s nephews’ tribute, 2007.

Where:
Springfield, Illinois

When:
2007

Ownership:
May be restricted. Patrons desiring to use this photograph should contact the ALPL Audio-Visual Curator.

Caption
Collage of pictures from Velma’s life, arranged for her funeral, 2007.

Where:
Springfield, Illinois

When:
2007

Ownership:
Narrator’s photo