Interracial Collection

Seretse Khama and his wife Ruth Williams Khama at the National Spastics Society Christmas Charity Ball. Grosvenor House, London. 28th November 1955

Race (oil on canvas)
IND113665 Race (oil on canvas) by Cabera, Miguel (1710-68); Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

A Half-Breed and his Lobo Indian Wife and their Child, from a series on mixed race marriages in Mexico (oil on canvas)
IND113589 A Half-Breed and his Lobo Indian Wife and their Child, from a series on mixed race marriages in Mexico (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (18th century); Museo de America, Madrid

The boardinghouse reach at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. The boardinghouse reach

"Soaps in my eyes", Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. " Soaps in my eyes"

Mass for the Boy Scouts at Camp Brooklyn, Tusten, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Tusten, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Brooklyn, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Mass for the Boy Scouts

Comic papers, Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Comic papers are very popular during the campers free periods

Dinner bell, Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Dinner bell

First aid at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. First aid

Tent mates at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Tent mates

Singing around the camp fire at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service

Milton Reiner, program director at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Instructions being given to the campers by Milton Reiner, program director

"Aw nuts", Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. " Aw nuts"

The town crier, Danny Poocchiari. Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. The town crier, Danny Poocchiari

The lake and swimming activities at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. A view of the lake and swimming activities

Fishing at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Fishing is one of the popular activities

Bridge and background scenery, Camp Gaylord White, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Arden, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Gaylord White, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. A bridge and background scenery

The view from the bridge at Camp Gaylord White and Ellen Marvin, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Arden, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Gaylord White and Ellen Marvin, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. The view from the bridge

Campers helping with the kitchen work at Camp Gaylord White, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Arden, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Gaylord White, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Campers peeling potatoes

A camper returning a boat to the dock at Camp Gaylord White, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Arden, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Gaylord White, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. A camper returning a boat to the dock

A camper helping with the kitchen work at Camp Gaylord White, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Arden, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Gaylord White, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. A camper helping with the kitchen work

Launching a canoe at Camp Gaylord White, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Arden, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Gaylord White, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Launching a canoe

The camp mascot at Camp Gaylord White, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Arden, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Gaylord White, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. The camp mascot

Planning a days activity at Camp Gaylord White, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Arden, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Gaylord White, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. The democratic council planning a days activity

Boating on the lake at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Boating on the lake

Shallow swimming pool for learners at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. The crib, a shallow swimming pool for learners

A scene at the swimming dock, Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. A scene at the swimming dock

Mr. Lewis Traver, the director, with camper at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Mr. Lewis Traver, the director, giving instruction to one of the campers

Mr. Lewis Traver, the director at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Mr. Lewis Traver, the director

Mess call at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Mess call

Campers leaving for a days hike at Camp Fern Rock, Bear Mountain, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Bear Mountain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Campers leaving for a days hike

Raising Old Glory at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Raising Old Glory

Campers returning from a days hike at Camp Fern Rock, Bear Mountain, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Bear Mountain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Campers returning from a days hike

A camper all ready to start on a hike at Camp Fern Rock, Bear Mountain, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Bear Mountain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. A camper all ready to start on a hike

Girls adjusting each others packs for a hike at Camp Fern Rock, Bear Mountain, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Bear Mountain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Girls adjusting each others packs for a hike

Campers hiking at Camp Fern Rock, Bear Mountain, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Bear Mountain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Campers receiving last minute instruction before a hike

A letter from home is always good news, Camp Fern Rock, Bear Mountain, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Bear Mountain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. A letter from home is always good news to the campers

Michailyn calling her buddie Marie at Camp Fern Rock, Bear Mountain, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Bear Moutain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Michailyn calling her buddie Marie

Practicing on the archery range at Camp Fern Rock, Bear Mountain, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Bear Mountain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service, practicing on the archery range

Loretta Gyles pulling a bow at Camp Fern Rock, Bear Mountain, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Bear Mountain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Loretta Gyles of the Methodist Camp Service pulling a bow

Sun bathing on Lake Tiorati, Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Sun bathing on Lake Tiorati

Rumors should not be spread, Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Rumors should not be spread

Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service

Camp buddies at Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Camp buddies

Barbara Layne on her vacation at Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Barbara Layne on her vacation

Mrs. Addie C. Cox, director, Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Mrs. Addie C

Recreation at Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Recreation includes swimming, fishing, and boating

The end of a swimming period, Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. The end of a swimming period

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"Embracing Diversity: A Glimpse into Interracial Relationships Through Art and Photography" In this captivating collection of images, we are transported to different moments in history that celebrate the beauty and resilience relationships. From Seretse Khama and his wife Ruth Williams Khama at the National Spastics Society Christmas, to the striking oil on canvas painting titled "Race, " these artworks remind us of the power of love that transcends boundaries. One particular piece from a series on mixed race marriages in Mexico showcases "A Half-Breed and his Lobo Indian Wife and their Child. " This poignant painting captures not only the bond between two individuals but also highlights the rich cultural heritage they bring together. Moving beyond art, we delve into photographs taken by Gordon Parks during Camp Nathan Hale in Southfields, New York. These snapshots provide a glimpse into daily life at the camp, where interracial friendships were formed amidst challenging times. In one image titled ""Soaps in my eyes"", we witness camaraderie as young boys engage in playful activities regardless of their racial backgrounds. The spirit of unity continues with scenes such as Mass for Boy Scouts at Camp Brooklyn, Tusten, New York. Here, young scouts come together to worship side by side despite their differences. Similarly heartwarming is an image capturing friends engrossed in reading comic papers while sharing laughter under a shared tent. Camp Nathan Hale also serves as a backdrop for essential aspects like first aid training and dinner gatherings around a ringing bell. These everyday occurrences highlight how people from diverse backgrounds can coexist harmoniously when given an opportunity to connect on common ground. As day turns to night, singing around the campfire brings everyone closer through music's universal language. The joyous expressions captured here demonstrate that true harmony can be achieved when people embrace each other's unique stories and experiences. Finally, Milton Reiner stands tall as program director at Camp Nathan Hale, symbolizing the importance of leadership in fostering an inclusive environment.