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This body of work defines the fragmentary history of a once-prominent African American community. It includes pieces from public and private collections and is organized into different themes, including 'Slavery,' 'Emancipation,' 'Reconstruction,' 'Early Families,' 'Education,' 'Medicine,' 'Religion,' 'Business' and 'Community Pride.'