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Mothers of World War II veterans gather. Beginning in 1942, the Urban League encouraged blacks to contribute to the war effort both physically and financially.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Vernon L. Nickell, introduces panel speakers for the film forum on "The High Wall".

Jerome Singleton, the Director of the Douglass Community Center, sits with his secretary, Virginia Harris. The center, located in Champaign, was dedicated in 1945 after years of fundraising by the black community for an adequate recreational…

Portrait of Reverend G. B. Winston speaking on Equal Opportunity Day. While serving as executive director of the league, Reverend G. B. Winston worked to establish the Springfield Urban League Scholarship Fund.

Portrait of Martin Luther King, Sr., Baptist pastor, civil rights leader, and father to Martin Luther King, Jr., speaking from a podium.

Portrait of Martin Luther King, Sr., Baptist pastor, civil rights leader, and father to Martin Luther King, Jr., reading as he stands behind a podium.

Portrait of Reverend G. B. Winston reading mail during his time as executive secretary. Later, while serving as executive director of the league, Reverend G. B. Winston worked to establish the Springfield Urban League Scholarship Fund.

Portrait of Doctor Edwin Lee, a physician, active community member, and member of the Springfield Urban League, sitting at a desk.

A group of women gather to help at a potluck. (L-r): Mrs. Eugene Woodson (far left), Mrs. Harvey Perkins (4th from right), Mrs. William Berry (3rd from right), and Mrs. Arnold Dixon (2nd from right).

Etta Moten, the first African American woman to perform at the White House, performs a concert at Springfield High School.Etta Moten's papers are located at the Chicago Public…

Portrait of Sterling Tucker, Field Secretary of the Industrial Department of the National Urban League, and Reverend G. B. Winston, Executive Secretary of the Springfield Urban League, meeting with Governor Adlai Stevenson II at the Executive…

A small group of singers perform at an event.

Members of the Springfield Urban League discuss plans for a new ball diamond. Funded with the help of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Comer Cox Park was established in 1976 and named after the former director of the league.

Band members perform a monthly concert directed by Louis "Hoppy" Evans. The center, located in Champaign, was dedicated in 1945 after years of fundraising by the black community for an adequate recreational facility.

Two women visit a dentist's office.

Mayor Lester B. Collins presents an official proclamation to Dr. D. E. Webster, League President, declaring August 28 through September 3 "Urban League Back-to-School-Stay-in-School Week". On verso: "Association of Commerce and Industry executive…

Tea is served to the league's former Executive Secretary, Reverend G. B. Winston, and his wife.

Ladies of the club participate in a banquet.

Children ride on a ferris wheel at an unknown location.

Several onlookers observe patrons enjoying an amusement ride.

A woman and children stand outside of a chicken coop.

Several young men enjoy a ride down a dirt road.

Ferdinand Boch and his wife, Ruth Boch, sit in a car in Hudson.

Spectators enjoy a parade in Taylorville.

A sheep drinks from a bowl beneath two trees.