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The complimentary souvenir portraits taken at the Norman Public Library Crowns Tea are available to be picked up at the Information Desk in the library, 225 N. Webster in downtown Norman. The portraits were taken by Norman photographer Chris Porter in the style of the photos in the book CROWNS: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats, which is the inspiration for the event.
“We had 458 individuals sit for their official portraits during the tea,” said Norman librarian and event organizer Judy Day. “Many of our tea guests were visiting the library for the first time. By having them return to the library to pick up their print, we can talk with them about the services we provide and sign them up for library cards.”
The official portraits, as well as hundred of candid and group photos taken at the event, can be viewed and downloaded from the library’s Flickr photo album at http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsyk .
“Putting the photos online makes it easier for people to share their favorite images with friends and family anywhere in the world. It also allows them to print as many copies as they wish. Of course, we will be happy to help anyone use a library computer to view and print images, if they need assistance,” Day said.
The event is supported by the Pioneer Library System, Friends of the Norman Library, Norman Arts Council, and Oklahoma Arts Council, and presented annually as part of the library’s observation of Black History Month.
