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New Photographs from Lee County Libraries Present a Rich Visual Source for Black History in Lee County

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A black-and-white snapshot of the busy Endor Street (Horner Boulevard) in Sandford. A woman holding the hands of two children appears to be walking across the street, while a man walking behind her holds two younger children in his arms. Numerous cars are in the road and many business signs are prominently visible on each side of the street.
Endor Street (Horner Boulevard) in Sanford

We are excited to announce that new photographs from The Sanford Herald Photographic Print Collection at Lee County Libraries are now available on DigitalNC. In November 2023, The Sanford Herald (1930-present) donated thousands of images, spanning from the 1930s to the 2000s, to Lee County Libraries. This new back of material includes photographs from the 1930s to the 1970s that document Black community members, businesses, churches, and schools across Lee County. A selection of these photographs is featured below!

A photograph of a smiling family on the porch of their new home. The parents of the Womack family stand to the right of the frame, alongside three of their children. Directly below and in front of them is a row featuring five sitting children.
William Womack Family on the Porch of Their New Home in Gilmore Terrace
A snapshot showing a man holding a large object of furniture and moving it with the assistance of another man. To the left of them, a woman is pointing and appears to be directing the moving effort.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. White Break Barriers by Moving into Southern Pines Neighborhood
A portrait of a woman sitting outside on a chair. The woman wears eyeglasses, a hat, and a dress covered by a waist apron while looking away from the camera.
Patsy Womack, 100-Year Old Sanford Resident

More photographs from this collection can be found by checking out our Black History in Sanford, Broadway, and Lee County exhibit here.

Visitors can browse even more photographs documenting Lee County’s history here.

More information about our partner, Lee County Libraries, can be found on their website here. Information about Lee County Libraries Local History and Genealogy Room can be found here.

More materials, including yearbooks, directories, maps, and a newspaper title, can be found on Lee County Libraries’ contributor page, which is linked here.

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