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Profession photo of Martin L. Erwin, Sr

In March 25, 1932 Mr. Martin L. Erwin, Sr. compiled a list of members of the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The names were typed on letterhead from the N&G Taylor Company, manufacturers of tin plate. This was a national company with a facility employing almost 900 people located in South Cumberland off of Lafayette Avenue.