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Lee, George W. (George Washington), 1894-

 Person

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Author George W. Lee at typewriter with copies of his books, 1945

photoDescriptionUnit — Box HUM 2.85 Box 1: Series HUM 2.85, Box: Folder 18Identifier: HUM 2, HUM 2.85, HUM 2.85 (134)
Description:

Inscribed on front: To Roscoe Simmons in friendship, Geo. W. Lee.

Author George W. Lee sitting behind microphone with copies of his books at WHBQ radio station in Memphis, Tennessee, 1948

photoDescriptionUnit — Box HUM 2.85 Box 1: Series HUM 2.85, Box: Folder 18Identifier: HUM 2, HUM 2.85, HUM 2.85 (135)
Scope and Contents: Most of the identifiable photographs are signed or unsigned portraits of Simmons, his family, and political colleagues or other prominent Americans, especially members of the African-American community. There also numerous photographs of unidentified group events, such as graduations or funerals, as well as photographs of unidentified monuments and buildings. Simmons' apparent interest in United States foreign policy and military actions is evident in this series....

George W. Lee (center) standing with Robert R. Church (left) and an unidentified man in front of Church's office at 392 Beale Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, 1920s?

photoDescriptionUnit — Box HUM 2.85 Box 1: Series HUM 2.85, Box: Folder 18Identifier: HUM 2, HUM 2.85, HUM 2.85 (133)
Description:

Inscribed on front: From Geo. W. Lee to Col. R.C. Simmons with best wishes.

George W. Lee, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, 1910s?

photoDescriptionUnit — Box HUM 2.85 Box 3: Series HUM 2.85, Box: Folder 5Identifier: HUM 2, HUM 2.85, HUM 2.85 (137)
Description:

Studio portrait.

George W. Lee, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, 1920s?

photoDescriptionUnit — Box HUM 2.85 Box 1: Series HUM 2.85, Box: Folder 18Identifier: HUM 2, HUM 2.85, HUM 2.85 (136)
Description:

Studio portrait.