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Interview with Rondo Resident, Jim Gerlich
In the 1950s and 60s, the Department of Transportation in St. Paul, MN bisected a historically Black neighborhood, Rondo, with the construction of I-94, creating an intentional diaspora of the community there. These are the stories of their…
Melvin Whitfield Carter, Sr. trumpet
Melvin Carter Sr.'s trumpet. Melvin Carter Jr. holding Voices of Rondo book open to photo of Melvin Carter Sr. playing trumpet.
Fletcher family birthday
Image of a birthday party thrown by the Fletcher family.
Photo of couple
Photo of Mr. and Mrs. Jones
Mock Ebony Magazine cover for Ora Lee Anderson's 100th birthday
When Marvin Anderson's mother, Ora Lee Anderson, turned 100 years old, his nephew, Stephen Cobb, made a mock-up of her on the front cover of Ebony Magazine. She passed away at 101 years of age.
St. Agnes Grade School commencement program
Red-colored program for St. Agnes Grade School commencement.
Gordon Parks School class photograph
Photo of grade school class at Gordon Parks School.
Lewis and Sons Upholstery article
Newspaper article about the success of Lewis and Sons Upholstery. The business began in the family's garage as a part-time venture and grew to a business that was relied upon by private and business aircraft to fix the interiors of their planes.
Advert for Rangh Court
This advertisement from the St. Paul Sun announces the Grand Opening of Rangh Court located at 989-995 Rondo Avenue. It was a project developed by the Twin Cities Negro Development Co., Inc. The St. Paul Sun was a newspaper distinct to the Rondo…
Rondo Women's Bowling League
Photograph of Rondo Women's Bowling League, including Florence Fletcher (second from the left). Original owner Marvin R. Anderson.