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Dress Up
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Earl's All Girl Chorus
Earl's All-Girl Chorus was a Pennington singing group directed by Earl Hubbard. Earl Hubbard’s All‑Girl Chorus was a community-based chorus directed by William Earl Hubbard. For a major local pageant celebration, the Chorus performed “1865 Episode VIII” representing the year 1865—supported by an accompanist and wardrobe stylist, and composed of Black women from the area (Pennington Sesquibicentennial 250th Booklet (1958): 1865 - Episode VIII, Earl Hubbard’s Chorus 2025). -
Group of 1930's - 1940's Church Hats
Church hats that would have been worn by the ladies of Mt. Zion AME Church in the late 20th century. -
Georgine E. Upshur [Willis], 1943 University of Pennsylvania Graduation
This photograph features Mrs. Georgine "Gene" Elizabeth (née Upshur) Willis posing for her graduation from the University of Pennsylvania in 1943. -
Gene's [Georgine E. Upshur [Willis]] Coming Out Party
This photograph features Georgine “Gene” Elizabeth Upshur Willis and 15 other graduates of Philadelphia High School for Girls in June 1939. They are smiling and dressed up.