Object Details
Names
Evans, Wilson Bruce, 1866-1918
Collection Photographer
Apeda Studio (New York, N.Y.)
Camuzzi, M.
Harris & Ewing
Collection Creator
Sommariva, Emilio, Photographer, 1883-1956
Harris, Fred (photographer)
Scurlock Studio (Washington, D.C.)
Collection Citation
Evans-Tibbs collection, Anacostia Community Museum,Smithsonian Institution, gift Thurlow E. Tibbs, Jr. Estate
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Place
Washington (D.C.) -- African Americans
Topic
African American educators
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Biographical
Wilson Bruce Evans (1866-1918), the son of Henrietta Leary (1827-1908) and Henry Evans (1817-1886) was born in Oberlin, Ohio. He was an educator in Washington, D.C., and physician from an abolitionist family originating in North Carolina. He received his medical degree from Howard University in 1891 before dedicating his career to education endeavors like his sisters, Anna Evans Murray (1857-1955) and Mary P. Evans Wilson (circa1867-1928). He was a teacher in Burrville County Schools, principal of Mott School, Director of Evening Schools in the District of Columbia; and organizer and first principal of Armstrong Manual Training School. Dr. Evans also served as Quartermaster Sergeant in the National Guard of The District of Columbia; retiring as Captain. In 1889 Wilson Bruce Evans married Annie D. Brooks, a teacher he met while teaching at Benning Elementary School. From their union was born Joseph Brooks Evans (1892-?) and future opera performer Lillian Evanti (1890-1967).
Extent
1 Photographic print (3 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches.)
Date
circa 1917
Container
Box 6, Folder 39
Archival Repository
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
Identifier
ACMA.06-016, Item PH2003.7063.383
Type
Archival materials
Photographs
Photographic prints
Portraits
Collection Rights
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Genre/Form
Portraits -- African American men
Collection Restrictions
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist at acmarchives@si.edu.
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Record ID
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