Published by Scott's Studio, Shreveport, La, 1930
Condition: Very good +. 8" x 10". Black and white photograph. Very good plus with minimal wear. This photo documents a Black photographer as well as an African American social club. It was almost certainly taken in Shreveport, Louisiana based who the photographer was. The photo was taken by Oneal Scott who had worked as a printer in the local Dickeson Photography Studio. He ultimately opened Scott's Studio in 1925 and it operated at 1439 Hotchkiss St. Scott made portraits until his death in 1942. The picture depicts "The Twelve Carnations Annual Dinner" and shows a well dressed group of young men and women. Unfortunately, we were not able to find anything out about this club.
Published by Scott's Studio, Shreveport, La, 1940
Condition: Very good +. 8" x 9 ½". Black and white photograph. Very good plus with minimal wear. This is another photo by Oneal Scott. The picture depicts the Snap Dragon Social Club on December 5, 1940. From contemporary newspaper accounts we learn the club had at least 25 members, likely met for dinner parties, had male and female officers and was active through at least 1942.