• Published

Experience a Historical Moment: Howard University Women’s Athletic Day in 1949

Relive a historical moment with this cool photo from Howard University's Women's Athletic Day in 1949. See the photos and learn more about this special day!
1917. Arlington, Virginia. "Fort Myer officer training camp mess." Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.
Abbey Jackson, seated, and Celene DuPuy ice skating on reflecting pool, with Lincoln Memorial in background

Here’s a cool photo that we found on Tumblr. This is Howard University’s Women’s Athletic Day in 1949.

Howard University Women’s Athletic Day, Nov. 1949
Howard University Women’s Athletic Day, Nov. 1949

Source: Vintage Black Beauties

Enjoy daily

Ghosts of DC stories.

No thanks.