Joshua Williams of Amite, Louisiana

Joshua Williams standing

A reprint from the Dixie newspaper 1963.  A new wing of Southern University's natural science building. An electron microscope, one of the new research tools now available at Southern, is operated by Dr. James J. Prestage. Looking on is student Joshua Williams of Amite. Microscope was acquired through a grant.

In Memory of the Zanders Family from Amite, Louisiana

Left to Right: Deloris Levy, Robert Zander, Colitide Zander,
Shawn Levy, the lady on the end unknown

I'm extending a warmhearted appreciation for family of Amite, Louisiana for saving and archiving the history, events and photographs of African American people of Amite, Louisiana?  Mrs. Colitidle preserved the history that we must never forget. After she passed away her daughter the late Deloris Levy inherited the collections and after she passed away.

It was passed on to Rev. Raymond Foster, Sr., and I'm truly humbled that he allowed me to examine and analyze the collections and help get it ready to be archived at Southeastern Louisiana University for the further studies on the history of African American people of the Florida Parishes. We're not doing enough to preserve our enriched history too pass down to the next generation. We're losing property, intellectual properties, family heirlooms, land and other value family resources due to the lack of knowledge and sometime the lack of caring.

I know that Mrs. Colitidle and Ms. Deloris would be happy to know that the collection is being shared and preserved for future studies, thesis, dissertations and other publications to be the lives and studies of African American people of Tangipahoa and St. Helena Parishes.

Many African American people in the Amite community can recall sweet and lasting memories of Mrs. Coltitlde. Her love for flowers and serving her community was her passion. Preserving our history and educating the youth about their rich history and heritage should be something we all sured pass on. It can help to restore and enhance their self-esteem and self-awareness.  For more information about the pioneers and people who shaped our lives and community, please continue to follow Preserving Our History in Tangiphaoa and St. Helena Parishes.


Links

http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/programs/csls/historical_collections/archival_collections/h_k/harrell_collection.html

A Nineteen or Early Twenty Century Photograph

Source:

The Collection of the Late Coltidle Aaron Zanders and the Late Deloris Levy.

Submitted to Preserving Our History in Tangipahoa &  St. Helena Parishes Blog and Nurturing Our Roots Educational Television Talk  Show by Rev. Raymond Foster, Sr.

Mrs. Lillie Daniels and Martha James of Amite, Louisiana

Queen Mothers
Lillie Daniels and Martha James

This is one of my favorite pictures here. I was wondering if this is Walter Daniels grandmother or relations? I know Queen Mother Martha James was the daughter of the founders of Butler Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Amite, Louisiana.

If you know which one is which, please let me know.

Source:

The Collection of the Late Coltidle Aaron Zanders and the Late Deloris Levy.

Submitted to Preserving Our History in Tangipahoa &  St. Helena Parishes Blog and Nurturing Our Roots Educational Television Talk  Show by Rev. Raymond Foster, Sr.

The Cafeteria Ladies at Westside Middle School

Mrs. Maggie Dudley,  Mrs. Coltidle Aaron Zanders

I know that's  Ms. Billie Holmes on the left end.  The names that is on the photograph cover is Elnora Perry, Mary Cumpton, and Doretha O'Brien. If you attended Westside Middle School in Amite, Louisiana, and you know these ladies, I need your help to tell me who is who.  If you have any photographs that you would like to share with Preserving Our History in Tangiphaoa and St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. Please contact me by email at afrigenah@yahoo.com or you may call me at 504.858.4658. 

Source:

The Collection of the Late Coltidle Aaron Zanders and the Late Deloris Levy.

Submitted to Preserving Our History in Tangipahoa &  St. Helena Parishes Blog and Nurturing Our Roots Educational Television Talk  Show by Rev. Raymond Foster, Sr.

The Finn Family of Amite, Louisiana

Melvin & Ora Finn

Samaria, Shirra, Tigia

Source:
The Collection of the Late Coltidle Aaron Zanders.
Submitted to Nurturing Our Roots Blog and Television Talk Show by
Rev. Raymond Foster, Sr.

Artis and Rebecca Dillon of Amite, Louisiana

Artis and Rebecca Dillon


Source:
The Collection of the Late Coltidle Aaron Zanders.
Submitted to Nurturing Our Roots Blog and Television Talk Show by
Rev. Raymond Foster, Sr.

The Late Sister Martha James of Butler A.M.E. Zion Church

Sis. Martha James

When the Butler A.M.E. Zion  Church under the leadership of Rev. Francis Williams complied their Church Director in 1978, Sis. Martha James was 106 years old. She was a direct descendant of the founders of Butler A.M.E.  Zion Church.

She worked faithfully in many departments in the church since her early youth and and was president of the Deaconess Board.

Notes:

Source: The Collection of the late Coltidle Aaron Zanders and the late Deloris Levy. Submitted by Rev. Raymond Foster, Sr.

Funeral Service for the Late Mr. Johnnie Robinson

Johnnie Robinson

Johnnie Robinson was July 30, 1920 to the late Mr. Horace Robinson and Mrs. Virgie Robinson in Amite, LA. Departed this life on Thursday, November 28, 1974 at approximately 9:30 a.m., at his home, 410 East Palmetto Street.

He united with and was and active member of Butler's Chapel A.M.E. Church. He leaves to mourn his demise, a wife, one son, mother, four aunts, one uncle, and ha host of other relatives and friends.

Johnnie will be missed by all who knew him. Sleep on and take your rest. We all love you, but God love you best.

Notes: Active Pallbearers Members of Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Department: Rogers Dangerfield, P. West, Floyd Miller, Freddie Benton, Julus Quinn, Melvin Finn, Charles Dixon, Charlie Muse, Herbert Williams, Otis Brumfield, Leon Dunn, L. J. Hurst. Freddie Johnson.


Source: The obituary collection of the late Coltidle Aaron Zanders and the late Delores Levy. Submitted by Rev. Raymond Foster, Sr.