African Americans

Southeast view of north front and grounds of the White House after renovation. A tulip poplar is being replanted by an African American workman in the grounds northwest of the North Portico as other men watch.

Northeast view in the East Room after the White House renovation. The parquet floor is being cleaned by employees.

Southeast view in the kitchen of the White House during renovation, showing four unidentified kitchen staff.

South view in Barber Shop (Room BM-10) of the White House during renovation. An African American worker can be seen in the mirror, as well as photographer Abbie Rowe.

North view in the pantry adjoining the Family Dining Room on the west, of the renovated White House. Alonzo Fields, and other African American assistants are placing the silverware in the new cabinets.

View of main stairway leading from the ground floor to the main floor of the White House during renovation. This photograph shows African American workmen.

Stair rail being installed in stairway north of elevator between the second and third floors of the White House during renovation. An African American workman is visible.

Main stairway to second floor from first landing looking north, in the White House during renovation. An African American workman is visible.

Rubber tired buggies are being used by workmen in transporting concrete from the mixer through the main entrance for the floors of the first floor of the White House during renovation. Some of the workmen are African American.