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Annabelle Thompson Kilgore collection

 Collection
Identifier: aarl95-006

Scope and Content Note

The Annabelle Thompson Kilgore Collection consists of nineteen (19) items. Two of the items, a profile and a newspaper clipping, provide biographical information. The collection contains seven (7) photographs of which four (4) are known to be the work of Mrs. Kilgore. The other materials are collected items on various subjects and represent various interests of Mrs. Kilgore. The playbill about Katherine Dunham provides good information and photographs of Ms. Dunham and her company of dancers.

Dates

  • 1966-1994

Creator

Restrictions of Access

There are no restrictions on the research use of this collection.

Restrictions on Use

Prior permission from the Research Library must be obtained in writing before any portion of this collection can be published or reproduced.

Historical Sketch

Annabelle Thompson Kilgore was born May 3, 1924 in Helena, Arkansas to Willie P. and Callie Lacey Thompson. The family moved to Gary, Indiana where Annabelle spent the largest part of her childhood. On August 22, 1948 she married Shirley Franklin Kilgore, and their union was blessed with one daughter, Joyce Evelyn Kilgore.

Mrs. Annabelle T. Kilgore attended Tuskegee Institute (now University). While at the Institute, she sang with the Tuskegee Institute Choir under the direction of the renowned Dr. William L. Dawson. Through much of her life she remained active with the Alumni Choir. Annabelle Thompson Kilgore attended Indiana and Roosevelt Universities and in 1959 received a B.A. in Elementary Education from Roosevelt University. In 1965 she received a Masters Degree in Education from Roosevelt University and a Masters Degree in Counseling and Guidance from Purdue and Roosevelt Universities in 1973.

From 1960-1972, Mrs. Kilgore was an elementary school teacher with the city schools of Gary, Indiana, and from 1972-1979 she worked as a guidance counselor at Emerson High School in Gary, Indiana. In 1979 Mrs. Kilgore retired from the Indiana School System and moved to College Park, Georgia. For three years she operated her photography studio, "Color Art Photography." She then joined the Atlanta Public School System and worked for four years until her retirement in 1986.

Mrs. Kilgore has been involved in numerous professional and community organizations. In Atlanta, one of the most important activities in Mrs. Kilgore's life is her involvement with the New Life Presbyterian Church. She has received recognition for her service in many organizations and for excellence in her work, whether it be teaching, counseling, or photography.

Extent

0.5 Linear feet

Language

English

Overview

The Annabelle Thompson Kilgore collection contains items from 1966-1994 that document Kilgore's personal and professional life both as a photographer and educator and includes a profile, newspaper clippings, photographs of Atlanta, Africa, and African American photographers James Van Der Zeee and Prentice Harmon (P. H.) Polk, four of which are known to be the work of Mrs. Kilgore, a playbill for Katherine Dunham and her company, programs, brochures, and display materials on African American public figures and African American historic sites in Washington, D.C.

Series

Arranged by type.

Title
Inventory of the Annabelle Thompson Kilgore collection aarl95-006 aarl95-006
Author
Finding aid prepared by Finding aid prepared by Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History
Date
2004 September 15
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History Repository

Contact:
101 Auburn Avenue NE
Atlanta GA 30303
404-613-4032