This week is our final mystery in the Fall series focusing on newly digitized materials. The photos come from a collection that was used in the 1987 WHBQ-TV Black History Month public service announcements. The library made copies of these black and white photos of distinguished Black Memphians, filling 6 folders that had been waiting to be digitized.
Today’s #MysteryMonday post focuses on a gentleman who is featured in a number of these photos. The unidentified man seems to have taken an important trip, serving as an ambassador of some kind. In the photos he poses with his hosts, receives as lei, and accepts gifts, including a model boat with the label “Bon Voyage.”
Do you recognize this man? Can you help us fill in the context surrounding his trip?
If you can provide any details on information about these images, please let us know in the comments box!
After this week, we’ll be taking a pause to investigate the submissions we’ve received for our Fall mysteries. Stay tuned for an update on which mysteries have been solved and be sure to follow us on Instagram for updates!