Leroy Washington in photography studio, 1968
Item
Title
Leroy Washington in photography studio, 1968
Subject
Description
Portrait of Stuart police officer, Leroy Washington (1927-2015), seated in a photography studio with lighting and other photo equipment around him. Washington was one of the first two black officers (along with James Hall) appointed to the Stuart police force in 1956. Washington became the first black Captain of the Stuart police department and was later promoted to Deputy Chief of Police.
Creator
Source
Scans gift of Sandra Thurlow
Contributor
Rights
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Format
Black and white negative; 4.9x3.9 inches
Language
English
Type
Still Image
Identifier
Thurlow-2023-015-077
2023.015
Coverage
Original Format
Negative
Collection
Citation
Earl Dyer Ricou (1923-2011), “Leroy Washington in photography studio, 1968,” Martin Digital History, accessed October 5, 2026, https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/items/show/2700.