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D145942-38RC
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- 1965-10-23 (Creation)
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Strickland-Taylor wedding. The large wedding party poses for an October 23, 1965, formal group portrait in the Allen A.M.E. Church. Joyce Wells and Terry Wells were the flower girls and Andre Croskey, the ringbearer. The maid of honor, matron of honor and bridesmaids wore azalea-colored A-line gowns. They were: Dorothy Wells, Mrs. James Griffin, Margo Strickland, Wendy Strickland, Patricia Evans, Paulette Nunn and Ruby Nell. The groom was assisted by his best man, his brother Michael Taylor, and six ushers: Melvin Collins, Rodney Tanner, Joseph Murphy, James Griffin, John Asheley and Matthew Jones. Candlelighters were Brenda Wells and William Watkins. Mamie Elizabeth Strickland wed Rev. Richard Edward Taylor in front of approximately 250-300 guests. The couple planned to make their new home in Seattle. (TNT 10-24-65, D-8)
Weddings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Brides--1960-1970; Wedding costume--1960-1970; Grooms (Weddings)--1960-1970; Strickland, Mamie Elizabeth; Taylor, Richard Edward; Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church (Tacoma);