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Walter Knight Bridge
Photograph of Walter Knight standing in front of the Portland Ave Bridge, which was renamed in his honor in November 2018.
W.B. Kennedy Masonic Lodge
The W.B. Kennedy Masonic Lodgeis located on 127 Prince Hall Drive, it was originally built in 1899 as the East Side Fire Station, but since 1965 has been the site for the Kennedy Lodge.
Velma Bell Hamilton's obituary (from her funeral program)
The obituary of Velma Bell Hamilton
Velma Bell Hamilton Receives Honorary Doctorate at Beloit College Commencement
Velma Bell Hamilton was honored at Beloit College's Commencement in 1991. She received an honorary doctorate in humane letters.
Velma Bell Hamilton Freshman Portrait
Velma Bell would have posed for this picture as a freshman at Beloit College in 1926. Image located in Beloit College Archives.
Velma Bell Hamilton and Phi Beta Kappa Recipients
Velma Bell, front row left, stands with Beloit College's recipients of Phi Beta Kappa, 1930. She was the first person of color to receive the honor at the college. The photograph is located in Beloit College's Gold yearbook.
Velma Bell Hamilton Biography by Cheryl Johnson Caldwell
A biographical sketch of Velma Bell Hamilton by Cheryl Johnson Caldwell