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Contact sheets and photographs, 1946-circa 1950
Box 1

This series consists chiefly of contact sheets created by Davis from his nitrate and safety film negatives, also found in this collection. The original negative numbers are marked next to each image on the contact sheet, and in a few cases, there are captions.

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Griffith J. Davis photographs and films, 1946-1991
  3. Photographs and papers, 1946-1991

Photograph album: "Progress in Liberia, Nov. 1949-Feb. 1950", circa 1950
Box 6

This album was created with photographs by Griff Davis to promote a partnership between the government of Liberia and Liberia Mining Company. It contains 20 black-and-white prints, measuring approximately 10 1/4 x 12 1/4 inches, and each print includes a typed caption.

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Griffith J. Davis photographs and films, 1946-1991
  3. Photographs and papers, 1946-1991

At lunchtime, Henri sings grace which is custom for each meal. Before supper, hymn is sung. Students serve as waiters for two-week periods. Dining etiquette is strictly observed and anyone violating rules eats alone., 1946-1947
Box 2 > Image RL.00292-N-0007

Palmer Memorial Institute. Title transcribed from caption in Ebony magazine (photocopy in collection folder).

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Griffith J. Davis photographs and films, 1946-1991
  3. Scanned still image negatives, 1946-1949
  4. Palmer Memorial Institute, Sedalia, North Carolina, 1946-1947

Writing for student newspaper, Henri does fashion notes. "Sedalia Sentinel" is a monthly mimeographed sheet. Henri hopes to become a writer, favors English as a subject. She has made dean's honor list every semester., 1946-1947
Box 2 > Image RL.00292-N-0008

Palmer Memorial Institute. Title transcribed from caption in Ebony magazine (photocopy in collection folder).

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Griffith J. Davis photographs and films, 1946-1991
  3. Scanned still image negatives, 1946-1949
  4. Palmer Memorial Institute, Sedalia, North Carolina, 1946-1947

Favorite hangout on campus is co-op Tea Room which takes up recess time and student allowances (average $10 monthly). Henri's is $13, including $4 from campus job. Girls are not allowed in Tea Room after supper., 1946-1947
Box 2 > Image RL.00292-N-0011

Palmer Memorial Institute. Title transcribed from caption in Ebony magazine (photocopy in collection folder).

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Griffith J. Davis photographs and films, 1946-1991
  3. Scanned still image negatives, 1946-1949
  4. Palmer Memorial Institute, Sedalia, North Carolina, 1946-1947

Daily personal contact with each student is a must in Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown's education formula, 1946-1947
Box 2 > Image RL.00292-N-0013

Palmer Memorial Institute. Title transcribed from caption in Ebony magazine. The rest of the caption reads, "In her office (above) she talks over student affairs with senior class president Edward Clark of New York. Each morning at 8:30 chapel service (below) she addresses student body, limited to enrollment of 240."

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Griffith J. Davis photographs and films, 1946-1991
  3. Scanned still image negatives, 1946-1949
  4. Palmer Memorial Institute, Sedalia, North Carolina, 1946-1947

Walking gracefully is one of the key lessons in Palmer "charm class." Here senior Florence Edmonds, Washington, D.C., demonstrates right technique with book on head., 1946-1947
Box 2 > Image RL.00292-N-0018

Palmer Memorial Institute. Title transcribed from caption in Ebony magazine (photocopy in collection folder). The rest of the caption reads, "Palmer teaches proper manners but does not regard itself as a 'sissy school.' For 35 vacancies this coming school year, more than 600 applications have been received."

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Griffith J. Davis photographs and films, 1946-1991
  3. Scanned still image negatives, 1946-1949
  4. Palmer Memorial Institute, Sedalia, North Carolina, 1946-1947

Waltz Routine is performed by seniors during intermission. Boys are not required to dress formally although most girls wear formals., 1946-1947
Box 2 > Image RL.00292-N-0021

Palmer Memorial Institute. Title transcribed from caption in Ebony magazine (photocopy in collection folder).

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Griffith J. Davis photographs and films, 1946-1991
  3. Scanned still image negatives, 1946-1949
  4. Palmer Memorial Institute, Sedalia, North Carolina, 1946-1947

Modern dance class (Henri at right) rehearses original "Let My People Go", 1946-1947
Box 2 > Image RL.00292-N-0022

Palmer Memorial Institute. Title transcribed from caption in Ebony magazine. The rest of the caption reads, "Class is required for junior and senior girls. On Fridays all Palmer girls dress uniformly in navy blue or black skirts and white blouses with black neckerchiefs. All boys wear ties. Costume is for special chapel service."

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Griffith J. Davis photographs and films, 1946-1991
  3. Scanned still image negatives, 1946-1949
  4. Palmer Memorial Institute, Sedalia, North Carolina, 1946-1947

Whist game at campus cottage of Dean Donald Montague is big social occasion, 1946-1947
Box 2 > Image RL.00292-N-0028

Palmer Memorial Institute. Title transcribed from caption in Ebony magazine (photocopy in collection folder). Remainder of caption reads, "Gambling is prohibited along with games like poker. Men are not permitted to smoke on campus although teachers may smoke in their homes."

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Griffith J. Davis photographs and films, 1946-1991
  3. Scanned still image negatives, 1946-1949
  4. Palmer Memorial Institute, Sedalia, North Carolina, 1946-1947

No known title, 1946-1947
Box 2 > Image RL.00292-N-0034

Palmer Memorial Institute. Same shot as PMI-33. "Music lessons are taken by every PMI student. Henri has played piano since 7, here rehearses for concert with violinist Victor Vick."

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Griffith J. Davis photographs and films, 1946-1991
  3. Scanned still image negatives, 1946-1949
  4. Palmer Memorial Institute, Sedalia, North Carolina, 1946-1947

Music lessons are taken by every PMI student. Henri has played piano since 7, here rehearses for concert with violinist Victor Vick., 1946-1947
Box 2 > Image RL.00292-N-0035

Palmer Memorial Institute. Title transcribed from caption in Ebony magazine (photocopy in collection folder).

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Griffith J. Davis photographs and films, 1946-1991
  3. Scanned still image negatives, 1946-1949
  4. Palmer Memorial Institute, Sedalia, North Carolina, 1946-1947

Mother's visit to campus is treat for Henri, 1946-1947
Box 2 > Image RL.00292-N-0036

Palmer Memorial Institute. Title transcribed from caption in Ebony magazine (photocopy in collection folder). Rest of caption reads, "Mrs. Juanita Peyton drove down from home in Newport New, Va., to attend YWCA confab in Greensboro, N.C., stopped off on way. Frequent visiting by parents in discouraged. Those living nearby are asked to come no more than three or four times a year."

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Griffith J. Davis photographs and films, 1946-1991
  3. Scanned still image negatives, 1946-1949
  4. Palmer Memorial Institute, Sedalia, North Carolina, 1946-1947

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