Program for the Dallas' Black Living Legends event hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters which featured notable African American men and women and their accomplishments.

News release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing a performance by Eartha Kitt at the Caravan of Dreams in 1987.

Newspaper clipping containing photographs of featured individuals from the Dallas' Black Living Legends event. One photograph contains the choir from the event being directed. The second photograph is of Julia Scott Reed, sitting in a rocking chair in front of a portrait of herself. The third photo contains Dr. Edison Fowiks and his son and daughter, as well as another male family member, as they stand in front of Fowiks's portrait.

Program for the Legends Never Die production by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters featuring a variety of great African American men and women on February 2, 1987 at Dallas City Hall.

Newspaper clipping containing photographs of the Dallas' Black Living Legends event hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters in 1987. The top left photo seems to be of a few people in the audience, sitting in rows of chairs. The top right photograph is of Comer Cottrell standing in front of his own portrait featured at the event. The bottom left picture is of a young African American woman named Alison Hines-Boney standing behind a podium as she speaks at the event. The bottom right, final photograph is of Yvonne Ewell standing in front of her portrait.

Portrait of Thomas Tolbert in front of a bookshelf.

Photograph of Dr. Thomas Tolbert sitting in a wooden chair facing the camera. Tolbert is sitting in front of a large bookshelf filled with books. To the right a television is visible.

Photograph of Dr. Thomas Tolbert standing in front of a bookshelf with his arm resting on the back of a wooden chair.

Photograph of Dr. Thomas Tolbert standing in front of framed mementoes that document his achievements. At least one diploma, several plaques, and three black and white photographs are visible behind Tolbert.

Photograph of Dr. Thomas Tolbert standing in what appears to be an apartment. Tolbert is wearing a suit and is standing in front of a framed illustrated map of Harvard University. Other framed decorations are also visible behind Tolbert.

Photograph of Dr. Thomas Tolbert standing in front of a bookshelf with his hand resting on a copy of Charles E. Silberman's CRISIS IN BLACK AND WHITE.

Photograph of an exhibit caption from the TBAAL James E. Kemp Gallery. It reads: "The James E. Kemp Gallery of the Academy presents a regular roster of Visual Arts Exhibitions. The new 720 Austin Street location will again provide an opportunity for the work of both nationally and internationally renowned artists as well as promising new artists to be exhibited. The Academy's Visual Arts program also offers lecture demonstrations and workshops conducted by prominent African-American Artists. / For more information about the Academy's programs, please call [phone number]. Anita Holman Knox, Exhibition and Gallery Curator."

Photograph of a framed collage of black and white images of Black celebrities.

Newspaper clipping containing a few photographs from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters Dallas' Black Living Legends event. The top left photo is of L. A. Bedford in a white suit standing in front of his portrait. The top right picture is of Pettis Norman in a black suit and tie standing in front of his portrait. The bottom left photograph is a headshot of Dr. Emmett Conrad in formal wear. The bottom right picture is of Dr. Thomas Tolbert in formal wear in front of his portrait.

Newspaper clipping containing a photograph of Curtis King behind a podium, speaking, a picture of Alex Moore standing next to his portrait, and a photograph Kathlyn Gilliam standing next to her portrait.

Newspaper clipping containing a few photographs from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters' Dallas' Black Living Legends event. The top photograph is shot from above the event, capturing the crowd at the event. The bottom photo is of Pearl C. Anderson sitting next to her portrait at the convention.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during JBAAL's Black Living Legends award ceremony on February 2nd 1987. The tape includes two tracks of well recorded audio of the event that took place at Dallas City Hall. The event is lead by a female speaker who recognizes all speakers and performers.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded in association with JBAALs "Black Living Legends: Legends Never Die" photography exhibition and ceremony recorded for the February event. The U-Matic footage features a documentary style slideshow of both color and black and white photos of important black figures to be featured that year.