Charlie May Simon – Object # 4 – Arkansas Primary Source Sets

Charlie May Simon in robes

<p>Charlie May Simon, smiling at the camera, fills up the frame of this photograph. It is a full-length portrait of her wearing black academic robes, standing in front of a white column on a porch.</p>

Charlie May Simon poses in robes.

Questions

Why is Charlie May Simon wearing this robe?
Why do you think this photograph was taken?
What conclusions can you draw about Charlie May Simon based on this photograph? What questions do you have?

Citations

UALR Center for Arkansas History and Culture, Charlie May Simon Papers, 1927-1977.