
| Title | Mattie Ford Willis Cooks Meat on a Grill |
| Date of Original | Circa 1960 |
| Date of Digital | 15 November 2004 |
| Description | HANNIBAL, MO - Mattie Ford Willis operated a bar and grill, Mattie's Paradise, on the corner of Lemon and Gordon Streets. She is seen applying barbeque sauce to the meat on the grill. In addition to grilling, sandwiches, beer, soda and chips were also served. Music was provided via a jukebox, and dancing was popular. |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Contributor | Rose, L'lTanya |
| Publisher | Hannibal Free Public Library (Hannibal, MO) |
| Subject | Willis, Mattie Ford. |
| Subject | African American businesses -- Missouri -- Hannibal. |
| Subject | African American restaurants -- Missouri -- Hannibal. |
| Subject | African American businesswomen -- Missouri -- Hannibal. |
| Original Format | Photograph, color, 4 1/4" by 3 1/2". |
| Digital Format | jpg |
| Identifier | B7201 |