Photographer defied racism of late 1800s to build diverse portfolio

[shenmue]

http://m.bbc.com/news/magazine-28838957

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Hugh Mangum of North Carolina set up temporary portrait studios and photographed hundreds of everyday Americans. What was unusual about him was that he accepted all comers, black or white, in a time when segregation was still a dangerous reality.

[Mnemosyne]

1. Brave man, astounding photos. nt

[niyad]

2. k and r!!!!!

[brer cat]

3. What a wonderful find, shenmue!

Thanks for sharing. These are some of the most interesting pictures I have seen from that time period. He was certainly brave to accept everyone who came, and he made some delightful shots.

K&R

[shenmue]

4. Thank you

[deurbano]

5. VERY cool!

[calimary]

6. What's so fascinating is how these black & white photos are SO richly expressive.

So much moreso than color photos.

Hmmm... gee, is there a metaphor in there somewhere?

[Uncle Joe]

7. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, shenmue.

[shenmue]

8. :)

You're welcome.

[Uncle Joe]

9. Back at you, my friend.

[rug]

10. What a service to these families, to have photos of their ancestors

from a time they might not otherwise have been made.

[cantbeserious]

11. Thank You For Sharing

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[freshwest]

12. Love these. Thanks for posting this.

[HuckleB]

13. Recommended. ...

[TexasMommaWithAHat]

14. Thanks for sharing!

Amazing photos taken by an amazing man.