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Clinton King Slide Collection

Title

Clinton King Slide Collection

Description

Photos taken by Clinton King, a past president of the Mobile Genealogical Society, of Mobile in the 1960s and 1970s, including hurricane damage, homes, Bellingrath Gardens, Spanish Plaza, and Mardi Gras.

Creator

Clinton King

Publisher

Mobile Public Library

Date

1960-1970

Rights

Original slides belong to Mobile Creole Cultural & Historical Preservation Society.

Type

Photo

Identifier

Clinton-King-Slide-Collection

Collection Items

CK Mardi Gras 1967 - 12
Photo of man wearing Native American headdress marching in Mardi Gras parade

CK Mardi Gras 1967 - 11
Photo of masked dancers in black and gold outfits marching in Mardi Gras parade

CK Mardi Gras 1967 - 10
Photo of red and white uniformed marching band marching in Mardi Gras parade; one holding CBH sign

CK Mardi Gras 1967 - 09
Photo of front view of children's float of donkey pulling covered wagon, with sign that reads Fort Dodge

CK Mardi Gras 1967 - 08
Photo of children's float of donkey pulling a covered wagon

CK Mardi Gras 1967 - 07
Photo of child raising arms to catch Mardi Gras throws

CK Mardi Gras 1967 - 06
Photo of people gathered in the street and along balconies for Mardi Gras parade

CK Mardi Gras 1967 - 05
Photo of front view of Batman & Robin float in Mardi Gras parade, done by St. Mary's Home

CK Mardi Gras 1967 - 04
Photo of Batman & Robin float in Mardi Gras parade

CK Mardi Gras 1967 - 03
Photo of Spanish Plaza fountain lit up at night
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