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The Qualls family Christmas

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Call NumberWH1128-2018-1811CreatorMcCloud, Burnis, 1908-1990Date1950-1970SummaryThe Qualls family pose in a residential setting next to a Christmas tree. The father, Marion Qualls (back row, left) has his hand on the shoulder of his daughter, Shyleen (front row, left). The mother, Alfreda (back row, right) is holding the baby, Douglass. The family is dressed in formal wear, perhaps for the holidays. Schyleen holds a small doll in her hands. A Christmas stocking hangs on the fireplace behind the family, some opened gifts remain on the floor near the Christmas tree. From back of the photograph: Qualls Family Christmas Row 1 L-R: 1. Shaylene Qualls (correct spelling is Schyleen) 2. Douglass Qualls Row 2 L-R 1. Marion Qualls (police officer) 2. Alfreda QuallsPhysical Description1 photographic print : black-and-white ; 21 x 26 cm (8 x 10 in)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectQualls, SchyleenFamily--PortraitsAfrican Americans--Colorado--DenverChristmas decorations--Colorado--DenverAfrican American detectivesGeographic AreaDenver (Colo.)CollectionBurnis McCloudRelated MaterialFinding aid available for Burnis McCloud collection: https://archives.denverlibrary.org/repositories/3/resources/8588Finding Aidhttps://archives.denverlibrary.org/repositories/3/resources/8588Type of MaterialBlack & white photographsPortrait photographsGroup portraitsDigital Version Created FromWH1128, Photo Box 4Original Material Found in CollectionWH1128. Burnis McCloud photographs and papersDonorPurchase; Marsaline McCloud; 1991Languageeng

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