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[Program: Fly Black Bird] (open access)

[Program: Fly Black Bird]

Program for the performance of 'Fly Black Bird' which was written by C. Bernard Jackson and James C. Hatch, directed by Curtis King, and held February 24-28, 1982. The program lists the actors, musical numbers, and describes the production teams.
Date: February 24, 1982
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: Hollywood Allstars vs. Dallas Sports Pros] (open access)

[Program: Hollywood Allstars vs. Dallas Sports Pros]

Program for Hollywood Allstars vs Dallas Sports Pros, which was on January 22, 1982 at the Dallas Convention Center Arena. The program lists the players and the order of events at the game.
Date: January 22, 1982
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: Dallas, Yours and Mine] (open access)

[Program: Dallas, Yours and Mine]

Program for the performance of Dallas, Yours and Mine, which was sponsored by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters and held on April 8th and 9th of 1982. The program lists the performances and performers involved in each, as well as the committees and Academy members involved in performance production.
Date: April 8, 1982
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: Ain't I A Woman] (open access)

[Program: Ain't I A Woman]

Program for the performance of Ain't I A Woman, which was performed on March 21, 1982 by Esther Rolle. The program provides a brief description of the performance as well as information on the various producers of the play.
Date: March 21, 1982
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Inflation Fighter Special] (open access)

[Inflation Fighter Special]

A list of classes and instructors being provided at the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters at a discounted price.
Date: October 1982
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Esther Rolle "Ain't I A Woman " interview] captions transcript

[Esther Rolle "Ain't I A Woman " interview]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during an interview with actress Esther Rolle in relation to the one-woman show "Ain't I A Woman" held in March of 1982 with JBAAL. The U-Matic footage features an interview with Rolle where she is seated and discusses topics such as theatre and politics and gender.
Date: March 1982
Creator: Rolle, Esther
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[JBAAL '82 gala production dialogue only, 2 of 2] captions transcript

[JBAAL '82 gala production dialogue only, 2 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 1982 annual gala production held in the summer of 1982. The U-matic footage features African American celebrity speakers such as Dr. Pearl Primus. Tape 2 of 2 of dialogue .
Date: July 1982
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: Pre-Halloween Masquerade Ball] (open access)

[Flyer: Pre-Halloween Masquerade Ball]

Flyer for the masquerade ball sponsored by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters and held on October 29, 1983.
Date: October 29, 1982
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: Live Jazz Bust] (open access)

[Flyer: Live Jazz Bust]

Flyer/invitation to the live jazz performance hosted on October 24, 1982 at the Cafe Theatre by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. This performance featured the Jimmy Wilson Big Band.
Date: October 24, 1982
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
1982-83 Calendar of Events (open access)

1982-83 Calendar of Events

A few pages listing the planned events for the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters for years 1982-1983.
Date: 1982/1983
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer for the Back to School Dance] (open access)

[Flyer for the Back to School Dance]

Flyer for a back to school dance featuring DJ Ushy and sponsored by the Black Academy of Arts and Letters.
Date: August 27, 1982
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Black troupe brings poetic odyssey 'Home'] (open access)

[Clipping: Black troupe brings poetic odyssey 'Home']

Newspaper clipping about the production of the play 'Home' by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The clipping goes into detail on the actors, the play's plot, and the overall production.
Date: December 12, 1982
Creator: Gerard, Jeremy
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fourth Annual Gala/Awards Ceremony (open access)

Fourth Annual Gala/Awards Ceremony

News release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters regarding the Fourth Annual Medal of Merit Awards Banquet. The pages describe the performers at the banquet and a fundraising drive, as well as a brief description of the Academy.
Date: July 22, 1982
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Waves Inner Emotions]

Flyer for Waves Inner Emotions, which was performed by JoAnn M. Williams and directed by Lorna Littleway. The play was performed at the Cafe Theatre on January 22 - February 6, 1982.
Date: January 1982
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: This is My Century reading] (open access)

[Flyer: This is My Century reading]

Flyer for the reading from Margaret Walker Alexander's book, 'This is My Century,' by Alexander herself. The event was sponsored by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters and was held on July 18, 1982 at the Junior Black Academy Auditorium.
Date: July 18, 1982
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Invitation: Community Arts Sunday] (open access)

[Invitation: Community Arts Sunday]

An invitation to the New Hope Baptist Church's event presenting art from the community and honoring the men of the community.
Date: May 23, 1982
Creator: New Hope Baptist Church
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: Home] (open access)

[Program: Home]

Program for the play 'Home,' written by Samm-Art Williams, directed by Curtis King, and performed December 1-12, 1982. The program provides details on the cast and crew and advertises for local businesses.
Date: December 1982
Creator: Williams, Samm-Art
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: Gala Production and Awards Ceremony '82] (open access)

[Program: Gala Production and Awards Ceremony '82]

Program for the Fourth Annual Medal of Merit Awards Banquet and Gala Production which included several performances by Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters members. The program lists those performers, as well as other contributors to the event and the Academy.
Date: July 23, 1982
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Dr. Eva Jessye KERA interview with Nancy Lamb] transcript

[Dr. Eva Jessye KERA interview with Nancy Lamb]

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a KERA radio interview lead by Nancy Lamb of choral conductor Dr. Eva Jessye in April of 1982. The tape includes one track of very clear audio between the two women. The topic of the interview centers on Jessyes' career of breaking into a predomintaly male industry. Dr. Eva 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.
Date: April 1982
Creator: Kera Radio Station
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[JBAAL gala meeting '82] transcript

[JBAAL gala meeting '82]

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a meeting on July 6th, 1981 lead by Curtis King for planning the September gala for the following season. The tape is primarily intelligible minus moments of Curtis Kings voice voice coming through static.
Date: July 6, 1982
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
["For My People" by Tommie Stewart] transcript

["For My People" by Tommie Stewart]

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a session with gospel singer Tommie Stewart in June of 1982. The tape incudes two tracks of well recorded audio. The first track is a dramatic spoken word poem "For My People" that touches on the topics of slavery and civil rights. The second track is Tommie Stewart speaking to Curtis King about an upcoming performance with a dance company.
Date: June 1982
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Hallelujah! Rites of Rhythm" matinee performance] captions transcript

["Hallelujah! Rites of Rhythm" matinee performance]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 1982 gala Matinee production of "Hallelujah! Rites of Rhythm" featuring the Dallas Black Dance Theatre Company on August 8th, 1982. The DVD footage shows large groups of interpretive dancers performing dressed in flowing white costumes on a large stage. The tape cuts to black at 1:08:25.
Date: August 1982
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Hallelujah! Rites of Rhythm", tape 2 of 2] captions transcript

["Hallelujah! Rites of Rhythm", tape 2 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 1982 gala production of "Hallelujah! Rites of Rhythm" featuring the Dallas Black Dance Theatre Company on August 8th, 1982. The U-Matic footage shows large groups of interpretive dancers performing dressed in flowing white costumes on a large stage.
Date: August 8, 1982
Creator: Black Dance Theatre Company
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Hallelujah! Rites of Rhythm" dance performance] captions transcript

["Hallelujah! Rites of Rhythm" dance performance]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 1982 gala production of "Hallelujah! Rites of Rhythm" featuring the Dallas Black Dance Theatre Company on August 8th, 1982. The U-Matic footage shows large groups of interpretive dancers performing dressed in flowing white costumes on a large stage. The tape concludes with production credits.
Date: August 22, 1982
Creator: Moore, Gary; Peirson, Harold & Grimmett, Richard
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library