The National Links Trust (NLT) Archival and Curatorial team is assembling an exhibit on the rich history of Langston Golf Course. Asha Abdul-Mujeeb, the Archives and Curatorial Intern, has uncovered over 60 historical artifacts related to Langston Golf Course and broader Black golf history. According to NLT’s weekly newsletter these materials include newspaper clippings, photographs, and audio interviews.
Asha collaborated with the Smithsonian Institution archives to access rare photographs from the 1940 Eastern Open Tournament at Langston Golf Course. This historic event featured legendary figures such as Joe Louis, Dr. George Adams (then president of the Colored Golf Association, now the Royals Golf Club), and Claude Ross, District Open Champion. She is currently curating an intimate photo exhibition featuring these images, which will be displayed at the Langston Clubhouse and open to the public.
Community members are encouraged to contribute to the project by sharing personal photographs of Langston Golf Course via email at aabdulmujeeb@nationallinkstrust.com.
Additionally, Asha is developing a larger exhibition exploring the history of Black golf in Washington, D.C. This exhibit will showcase the experiences of Black golfers from the 1920s, focusing on key locations such as East Potomac and the Lincoln Memorial Golf Course, leading to the establishment of Langston Golf Course and its enduring significance within the Black golf community.
