Photographs

Object Details

Scope and Contents
This series contains photographs of the Bryans and their friends. The Bryans had a very active social life and the majority of these photographs are from social gatherings with family and friends. Additionally, there are publicity photographs of African-American entertainers, some of which are autographed. However, Mr. Bryan admitted that, for the sake of consistency, he autographed some of the photos himself. Finally, there are photographs from his various employment, travels, and recreational activities.
Date
1939 - 1984
Extent
0.96 Linear feet
Type
Archival materials
Collection Citation
Percival Bryan collection, Anacostia Community Museum, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Rose Dyke.
Identifier
ACMA.06-001, Series 5
Photographs
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  • Percival Bryan collection
    Biographical/Historical note
    Born in Galena, St. Mary's Parish, Jamaica, Percival Bryan (1906-1996) came to the United States in 1924 as a stowaway in search of adventure and opportunity. He settled in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington, D.C., involved himself with various social and civic organizations, and was instrumental in forming the Caribbean American Inter-cultural Organization. He worked as a White House butler under Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945), Harry S. Truman (1884-1972), and Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969). Bryan also served as a chauffer for Attorney General Homer S. Cummings (1870-1956) before becoming a cab driver. An autograph collector, Mr. Bryan collected over 100,000 signatures of notable individuals.
    Date
    1932-1993
    bulk 1942-1980
    Extent
    5.94 Linear feet (20 boxes)
    Citation
    Percival Bryan collection, Anacostia Community Museum, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Rose Dyke.
    Type
    Collection descriptions
    Archival materials
    Photographs
    Photographic prints
    Autograph albums
    Memorabilia
    Topic
    African Americans
    Taxicab drivers
    African American neighborhoods
    African American musicians
    Jamaican Americans
    Place
    Washington (D.C.)
    Identifier
    ACMA.06-001
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