Oral History Interview with Joseph R. Williams, August 24 and 30, 1990

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Transcript of an interview with Dr. Joseph Williams, a physician, concerning his experiences as a resident of Hamilton Park, Texas in the 1950s and 1960s. Williams discusses his childhood and education in Dallas, medical school at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee (1942-1945), his Army career, segregated housing in Dallas, discrimination against African-American physicians, dealing with the white power structure in Dallas, civil rights activities, his decision to build a home in Hamilton Park, Hamilton Park School and the quality of education, Karl Hoblitzelle, zoning problems, school desegregation, Pacesetter, and his decision to leave Hamilton Park.
Date: {1990-08-24,1990-08-30}
Creator: Wilson, William H. (William Henry), 1935- & Williams, Joseph R., 1920-
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Colored Tennessean. (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 1, No. 44, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 24, 1866 (open access)

The Colored Tennessean. (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 1, No. 44, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 24, 1866

Weekly African-American newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 24, 1866
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Colored Tennessean. (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 1, No. 45, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 31, 1866 (open access)

The Colored Tennessean. (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 1, No. 45, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 31, 1866

Weekly African-American newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 31, 1866
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Colored Tennessean. (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 1, No. 24, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 7, 1865 (open access)

The Colored Tennessean. (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 1, No. 24, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 7, 1865

Weekly African-American newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 7, 1865
Creator: W. B. Scott & Son
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Colored Tennessean. (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 1, No. 25, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 14, 1865 (open access)

The Colored Tennessean. (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 1, No. 25, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 14, 1865

Weekly African-American newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 14, 1865
Creator: Scott, Waring and Company
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Tennessean. (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 2, No. 12, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 18, 1866 (open access)

The Tennessean. (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 2, No. 12, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 18, 1866

Weekly African-American newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: July 18, 1866
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Colored Tennessean. (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 1, No. 16, Ed. 1 Saturday, August 12, 1865 (open access)

The Colored Tennessean. (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 1, No. 16, Ed. 1 Saturday, August 12, 1865

Weekly African-American newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 12, 1865
Creator: W. B. Scott & Son
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adelitia McGee and Matilda Dodd to the Moore family and Alice McGee, May 11, 1890] (open access)

[Letter from Adelitia McGee and Matilda Dodd to the Moore family and Alice McGee, May 11, 1890]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Adelitia "Dinkie" McGee and Matilda Dodd. In Dinkie's letter, she updates the Moore family and Alice on the goings-on in Sumner county. The news includes: updates on William Dodd's health and Willie McGee's trip to Nashville, a discussion about Lizzie's baby, details about a visit from dressmaker Mat Blackmore, community news of health and happenings, a discussion about the hat fashion for the summer, additional community updates, news about the strawberry crop, an details concerning a visit from family. She closes the letter by stating that the Moore family and Alice should write soon. In Matilda's letter, she informs the Moore family of the happenings in Gallatin, Tennessee, and the news includes: details about the health of family members, an update on the cool and rainy weather, news on the condition of crops and the planting season, a discussion about Birdie's duck and goose business, a dialogue about chores, details about Matilda's rheumatism, and additional community news. She closes the letter by sending her love to all.
Date: May 11, 1894
Creator: McGee, Adelitia & Dodd, Matilda
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 34, No. 6, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 5, 1977 (open access)

Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 34, No. 6, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 5, 1977

Biweekly newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ along with advertising.
Date: April 5, 1977
Creator: Beckloff, John W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cornelia Fort (open access)

Cornelia Fort

Biography of Cornelia Fort, a pilot in the Women's Auxiliary Ferry Squadron (WAFS) who died in a plane crash on March 21, 1943. It includes details about Fort's childhood, education, and love of flying.
Date: November 1980
Creator: Tanner, Doris Brinker
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 30, No. 7, Ed. 1 Monday, March 26, 1973 (open access)

Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 30, No. 7, Ed. 1 Monday, March 26, 1973

Biweekly newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ along with advertising.
Date: March 26, 1973
Creator: Chesshir, Haskell
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 34, No. 4, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 8, 1977 (open access)

Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 34, No. 4, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 8, 1977

Biweekly newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ along with advertising.
Date: March 8, 1977
Creator: Beckloff, John W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 32, No. 5, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 25, 1975 (open access)

Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 32, No. 5, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 25, 1975

Biweekly newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ along with advertising.
Date: March 25, 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 34, No. 8, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 3, 1977 (open access)

Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 34, No. 8, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 3, 1977

Biweekly newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ along with advertising.
Date: May 3, 1977
Creator: Beckloff, John W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 30, No. 21, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 23, 1973 (open access)

Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 30, No. 21, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 23, 1973

Biweekly newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ along with advertising.
Date: October 23, 1973
Creator: Chesshir, Haskell
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 32, No. 9, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 20, 1975 (open access)

Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 32, No. 9, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 20, 1975

Biweekly newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ along with advertising.
Date: May 20, 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 33, No. 20, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 2, 1976 (open access)

Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 33, No. 20, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 2, 1976

Biweekly newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ along with advertising.
Date: November 2, 1976
Creator: Beckloff, John W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 32, No. 6, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 8, 1975 (open access)

Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 32, No. 6, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 8, 1975

Biweekly newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ along with advertising.
Date: April 8, 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 32, No. 11, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 17, 1975 (open access)

Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 32, No. 11, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 17, 1975

Biweekly newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ along with advertising.
Date: June 17, 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 33, No. 9, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 18, 1976 (open access)

Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 33, No. 9, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 18, 1976

Biweekly newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ along with advertising.
Date: May 18, 1976
Creator: Beckloff, John W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Official Reports to the Twenty-Fifth National Assembly of The Links, Incorporated, June-July 1986 (open access)

Official Reports to the Twenty-Fifth National Assembly of The Links, Incorporated, June-July 1986

This book contains reports from the national officers and program directors of The Links, Inc., about the activities of the national level of the organization from 1984-1986. It was presented to the 25th National Assembly. This conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the United States.
Date: 1986
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 32, No. 6, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 9, 1974 (open access)

Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 32, No. 6, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 9, 1974

Biweekly newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ along with advertising.
Date: April 9, 1974
Creator: Chesshir, Haskell
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 30, No. 16, Ed. 1 Sunday, August 19, 1973 (open access)

Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 30, No. 16, Ed. 1 Sunday, August 19, 1973

Biweekly newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ along with advertising.
Date: August 19, 1973
Creator: Chesshir, Haskell
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 33, No. 12, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 29, 1976 (open access)

Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 33, No. 12, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 29, 1976

Biweekly newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ along with advertising.
Date: June 29, 1976
Creator: Beckloff, John W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History