African-American Rag Dolls On Display At Rogers Memorial Library In Southampton For Black History Month - 27 East
logo logo logo logo

News / Southampton Press / Neighborhood / 1675083

African-American Rag Dolls On Display At Rogers Memorial Library In Southampton For Black History Month

icon 6 Photos
Samuel Johnson with one of the oldest dolls in his collection. DANA SHAW

Samuel Johnson with one of the oldest dolls in his collection. DANA SHAW

Samuel Johnson with his doll display at the Rogers Memorial Library. DANA SHAW

Samuel Johnson with his doll display at the Rogers Memorial Library. DANA SHAW

One of Samuel Johnson's many dolls on display at the Rogers Memorial Library. DANA SHAW

One of Samuel Johnson's many dolls on display at the Rogers Memorial Library. DANA SHAW

One of Samuel Johnson's many dolls on display at the Rogers Memorial Library. DANA SHAW

One of Samuel Johnson's many dolls on display at the Rogers Memorial Library. DANA SHAW

One of Samuel Johnson's many dolls on display at the Rogers Memorial Library. DANA SHAW

One of Samuel Johnson's many dolls on display at the Rogers Memorial Library. DANA SHAW

Two of the dolls from Samuel Johnson's collection at the Rogers Memorial Library. DANA SHAW

Two of the dolls from Samuel Johnson's collection at the Rogers Memorial Library. DANA SHAW

Kitty Merrill on Feb 4, 2020
For the month of January and February, in recognition of Black History Month in February, Sam Johnson is displaying his collection of vintage African-American rag dolls at Rogers Memorial Library... more

You May Also Like:

PHOTOS: Westhampton St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025

The Westhampton St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on Saturday, a week to the day ... 17 Mar 2025 by Staff Writer

Second Phase of Rogers Library Restoration Will Begin on March 17

The next big phase in a renovation of the Rogers Memorial Library in Southampton Village ... by Cailin Riley

EXPRESS SESSIONS VIDEO: Battery Energy Storage System Technology Is Green - But Is It Safe?

The Express News Group hosted the latest in its roundtable Express Sessions “Conversations not to ... 16 Mar 2025 by Staff Writer

After 1,000 Days, Sassy Finds a Home—New Program Aims To Help More Long-Stay Shelter Pets

Sassy, a friendly and energetic black pit bull mix, had been a long-term resident at ... by Elizabeth Vespe

First Robotics Teaches Kids About Way More Than Robots

Luke Profera, Southampton High School class of 2023, said he always felt like a bit ... 15 Mar 2025 by Lisa Daffy

How a Cold Murder Case Spawned a Veteran Journalist’s Debut Novel | 27Speaks Podcast

Journalist Steve Wick recently published his debut novel, "The Ruins," a gripping tale of murder, ... 13 Mar 2025 by 27Speaks

Quiogue Homeowners Turn Out in Force To Pan Westhampton Beach Solar Lease

Angry homeowners living on a quiet cul-de-sac on Quiogue blasted the Westhampton Beach Village Board ... 12 Mar 2025 by Bill Sutton

Rogers Mansion, Historic Jewel of Southampton Village, Is Getting a Glow-Up

One of the jewels of Southampton Village is getting a serious glow-up, one that will ... by Cailin Riley

Andrina Smith Brings Indigenous Voice to Disney's Writers Program

Andrina Wekontash Smith has a voice. She has stories to share. She has vision. And ... 11 Mar 2025 by Michelle Trauring

A Happy Ending for Tryla, Who Finds a Forever Home

Every shelter has them: a handful of dogs that, for one reason or another — ... 5 Mar 2025 by Cailin Riley