Audio tape from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the African Dance: Drums of Passion concert held at the Academy on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. The tape features an ensemble of drums and various percussion instruments.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during an early formation meeting led by Curtis King on the topics of committees and parties. The footage shows the living room of a home seated with a small group of women holding clipboards around a center coffee table. Various women speak on the topic of money and proposed dates for a spring/ early summer event.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during an early formation meeting led by Curtis King on the topics of committees and parties. The footage shows the living room of a home seated with a small group of women holding clipboards around a center coffee table. Various women speak on the topic of money and proposed dates for a spring/ early summer event.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a tape broadcast for the WFFA program "Black Forum" on June 12th, 1980. The footage shows famous choral director Doctor Eva Jessye being interviewed by a black male journalist on a television news recording set. Jessye was the first black woman to receive international distinction as a professional choral conductor. She is notable as a choral conductor during the Harlem Renaissance.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a tape broadcast for the WFFA program "Black Forum" on June 12th, 1980. The U-Matic footage shows famous choral director Doctor Eva Jessye being interviewed by a black male journalist on a television news recording set. Jessye was the first black woman to receive international distinction as a professional choral conductor. She is notable as a choral conductor during the Harlem Renaissance.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a KERA interview broadcast with actor, director, writer and activist Ossie Davis on June 12th, 1980. The VHS footage shows Davis speaking on his experiences as a black poet in the arts and elaborates on his writing process. The interview covers a wide variety of topics.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a television broadcast of an interview with film historian Dr. George Hill on his movie poster collection and upcoming exhibition. The VHS footage features multiple close ups of notable posters with Hill speaking in the background of their significance and history with figures such as Duke Ellington. The second half of the footage features interviews with African American film directors on their thoughts about the exhibit.

Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during SMU student Jarnetta Jacksons' solo opera performance given at the Meadows School of Music. The footage shows Jacksons' performance with her in a formal pink gown and concludes with the afterparty with family and friends in a classroom of the building.

Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded by Favorite Recipes Press promoting their ability to print and market custom cookbooks for non-profit organizations. The footage shows interviews with organizations, members of their staff, and examples of customization through previous projects. Favorite Recipes Press is based out of Nashville Tennessee.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a concert held at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre featuring a man playing a guitar and string bass. The footage shows Curtis King giving the opening remarks followed by the concert with a small jazz band accompanying the featured performer.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded the Symphony in Black black tie closing reception and awards gala held at a hotel in downtown Dallas. The footage shows guests arriving at the hotel and congregating in the lobby.