Photograph of an unidentified band performing for the guests who are attending the conference on Black Women in the Arts held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. The musicians are seen wearing cultural garnets and playing on traditional instruments.

Photograph of two unidentified men standing on stage behind a wood podium, the man on the left is speaking directly into the microphone and addressing the audience. Photograph was taken at the Conference on Black Women in the Arts held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of a broadcast recording of WFFAs Black forum with lead journalist Ken Smith doing a story on the black academy. The footage shows Smith and a partner journalist speaking about the accomplishments of the black academy paired with clips of celebrities associated with the organization being interviewed such as Dr. Eva Jessye.

An underexposed photograph detailing a few unidentified figures in the foreground and background. A few light fixtures illuminate the background a bit. Photograph was taken at the Conference on Black Women in the Arts held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

A pamphlet describing the history, purpose, and objectives of the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

A booklet prepared by Curtis King about the history and description of African American culture and the Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Photograph of an unidentified man (left) presenting a woman (right) with a small box. The woman is presumed to be one of the female artists being recognized at the conference on Black Women in the Arts held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of one of the female artists standing on stage and speaking into the microphone, addressing the audience during a lecture given at the conference on Black Women in the Arts held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of one of the female artists standing on stage and speaking into the microphone, addressing the audience during a lecture given at the conference on Black Women in the Arts held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of an unidentified man (left) presenting a woman (right) with a small box. The woman is presumed to be one of the female artists being recognized at the conference on Black Women in the Arts held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of an unidentified man (left) presenting a woman (right) with a small box. The woman is presumed to be one of the female artists being recognized at the conference on Black Women in the Arts held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Flyer for the instrumental performance of God's Trombone, which was written by James Weldon Johnson and adapted and directed by Curtis L. King. The flyer details the main performers and a few production details.

Photograph of a group of guests seated in auditoriums chairs as they are in attendance of the conference on Black Women in the Arts held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of conference goers seated around a long table, attending the conference on Black Women in the Arts that was held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters at the Sheraton Inn in Oak Cliff, Texas.

Pamphlet describing the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters, including a list of the board of director members.

Blank postcard with a photograph of the building which hosted the Black Academy of Arts and Letters on the front and a Langston Hughes quote on the back.

Photograph of a unidentified man presumed to be in part of the Black Academy of Arts and Letters, presenting one of the female artists with a gift of appreciation. Photograph was taken at the Conference on Black Women in the Arts held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing at a wooden podium and speaking into the microphone. Photograph was taken at the Conference on Black Women in the Arts held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

A short paragraph describing the work of James E. Kemp in creating a sculpture to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 50th birthday. The sculpture will be on display in the home of the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters organization. The page also contains several handwritten notes regarding contact information and display details.

Photograph of an unidentified band performing for the guests who are attending the conference on Black Women in the Arts held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. The musicians are seen wearing cultural garnets and playing on traditional instruments.

Photograph of an unidentified band performing for the guests who are attending the conference on Black Women in the Arts held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. The musicians are seen wearing cultural garnets and playing on traditional instruments.

Photograph of an unidentified man (left) reaching out and shaking hands with an unidentified woman (right) who is holding something in her left hand. Photograph was taken at the Conference on Black Women in the Arts held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of an unidentified man (left) shaking hands with a woman (right), each individual is seen holding something small in their hands. Other guests are visible seated behind the two as the photograph was taken at the Conference on Black Women in the Arts held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of an unidentified piano player seen sitting at the keys and performing. Photograph was taken at the conference on Black Women in the Arts held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.