man in cap and gown stands on the lawn of the seminary on graduation day

Description

An unidentified African American man stands with an open graduation gown while wearing a cap and stole on graduation day, probably at Western Baptist Seminary, 2119 Tracy Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. He stands on a bit of lawn between the sidewalk and the building with bushes behind him. There are two people standing on the steps up to the building behind him.
No date; likely circa 1940s
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Related range: P52-71.