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Image of the A. Schwab storefront at 163 Beale St. after the march that turned into a riot, March 28, 1968. The march was organized by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and was intended to be a peaceful, non violent event and devolved when marchers reached…

Image of the A. Schwab storefront at 163 Beale St. after the march that turned into a riot, March 28, 1968. The march was intended to be a peaceful, non violent event and devolved when marchers reached Beale St. where windows became broken and…

Image of people standing outside of A. Schwab's Dry Goods store after a riot erupted during a Sanitation Workers' strike march that was lead by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., March 28, 1968. The march was intended to be a peaceful, non violent event…

Letter addressed to Abe from Pat dated 1990 February 15. The address at the top reads: "World Famous Collector's Originals, P.O. Box 17552, Memphis, TN. 38187."

A family portrait of the Schwab family in the early 1900's.

Abraham Schwab, the store's founder, is in the far left of the front row. His wife Sarah is in the far right of the front row. They are joined by their three sons, Leo, Elias, and Sam.

A letter to Sam Schwab on business in New York City, New York. The letter is written by an unknown author but is signed by Schwab family members, Leo, Abram Jr., and Elias.

The letter reads:
"Dear Sam,

Underwood Typewriter Co. in Memphis just…

A letter to Sam Schwab on business in New York City, New York. The letter is written by an unknown writer.

The letter reads:
"Dear Sam,

Recieved the
goods from Rice Lake today.
The gloves are smaller
sizes than the sample
box but we…

The item provides details of Abraham Schwab's birth certificate and additional biographical materials.

Clipping from the front page of the Commercial Appeal dated March 30, 1968. Image of (L to R) Abram Schwab, Beverly Schwab, and Michelle Johnson standing outside of the Schwab Brothers store as armored tanks roll through Beale Street in downtown…

Envelope from the College of Business Administration addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Schwab.

The contents of the letter contain information about Mr. and Mrs. Sam Schwab's daughter.

Note: There are three addresses listed on the font and back of…