1950s Attractive African American Black Affluence Portrait Photo Archive (9)

Handsome, confident young man at the cusp of maybe 30 years old. Identified Cleveland Clarke, a few inscribed'Cleve' w/ dates of 1949 & 1950. (3) studio 8 x 10s, tuxedo pose w/ pinholes at corners. (5) 5 x 7s, including a fabulous beach shot, w/ occasional corner wear and tape. 4 x 5 w/ uneven trim, soiling & poem penciled reverse. What will it be tomorrow.

To-day we love, a guy. We love, we laugh, we cry. To-morrow we're ready to die. Don't find so much sorrow in giving.

Think only of the joy of living. We think that this is.