["Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies"] captions transcript

["Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies"]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a performance of the musical theatre production of "Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies" starring Paula Kelly, Phyllis Hyman and Hinton Battle. The tape shows footage of the performance as well as post production opening credits of noted musicians and performers.
Date: [1981..2003]
Creator: Black Tie Network
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Black Women's Conference, Catlett interview, tape 1] captions transcript

[Black Women's Conference, Catlett interview, tape 1]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during JBAALs Black Women's Conference held in May of 1981. The U-matic footage shows an interview with printmaker Elizabeth Catlett (1915–2012).
Date: May 1981
Creator: Catlett, Elizabeth
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Black Women's Conference, Catlett interview on DVD, parts 1 and 2] captions transcript

[Black Women's Conference, Catlett interview on DVD, parts 1 and 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during JBAALs Black Women's Conference held in May of 1981. The DVD footage shows an interview with printmaker Elizabeth Catlett (1915–2012).
Date: May 1981
Creator: Catlett, Elizabeth & King, Curtis
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[JBAAL gala awards banquet speaker: Olivia Cole, tape 1 of 2] captions transcript

[JBAAL gala awards banquet speaker: Olivia Cole, tape 1 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their '81 gala production awards banquet held at the Sheraton Hotel in Dallas Texas on July 18th, 1981. The DVD footage shows the Medal of Merit ceremony featuring speaker Olivia Cole. Tape 1 of 2.
Date: July 18, 1981
Creator: Cole, Olivia
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[JBAAL gala awards banquet speaker: Olivia Cole, tape 2 of 2] captions transcript

[JBAAL gala awards banquet speaker: Olivia Cole, tape 2 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their '81 gala production awards banquet held at the Sheraton Hotel in Dallas Texas on July 18th, 1981. The DVD footage shows the Medal of Merit ceremony featuring speaker Olivia Cole. Tape 2 of 2.
Date: July 18, 1981
Creator: Cole, Olivia
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Cissy Houston: Sweet Inspirations" taped film] captions transcript

["Cissy Houston: Sweet Inspirations" taped film]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a Dave Davidson film on the vocal career of Cissy Houston. The footage features interviews with other famous black women performers singers such as Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Dionne Warwick speaking on Cissy Houston. The tape also features footage of Cissy working in rehearsal with other singers.
Date: [1981..1991]
Creator: Davidson, Dave & Houston, Cissy
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Diversified Discourse] (open access)

[Clipping: Diversified Discourse]

Newspaper clipping discussing the various African American organizations in the Dallas Metroplex area, especially those regarding performance arts.
Date: November 26, 1981
Creator: Jordan, Julia K.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Black Woman Artist] (open access)

[Black Woman Artist]

Newsletter/Pamphlet providing the recipient with information regarding the Black Woman Artist event, which was sponsored by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The event was held May 14-16, 1981 in Dallas, Texas.
Date: May 14, 1981
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Junior Black Academy of Arts & Letters Calendar of Events, 1981] (open access)

[Junior Black Academy of Arts & Letters Calendar of Events, 1981]

A list of the events planned for the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters for the years 1981 and 1982.
Date: 1981/1982
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News release: Purlie Victorious premieres] (open access)

[News release: Purlie Victorious premieres]

News release about the play 'Purlie Victorious.' The news release gives details about the premiere of the play, tickets, and the play's subject.
Date: October 16, 1981
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Newsletter for Gala Production] (open access)

[Newsletter for Gala Production]

News release regarding the production and details of the Third Annual Medal of Merit Awards Banquet.
Date: June 12, 1981
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Newsletter for the Visual Arts Competition] (open access)

[Newsletter for the Visual Arts Competition]

Newsletter informing the public of the first annual Visual Arts Competition hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The event was hosted thanks to a grant from the Miller Brewing Company.
Date: October 20, 1981
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program for Black Woman Artist] (open access)

[Program for Black Woman Artist]

Program for Black Woman Artist, an event featuring African American female artists, produced by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The event was held from May 14-16, 1981 in Dallas, Texas.
Date: May 14, 1981
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: Gala Production '81] (open access)

[Program: Gala Production '81]

Program for the Third Annual Medal of Merit Awards Banquet which was held on July 17, 1981 at the Sheraton Hotel in Dallas, Texas. The program includes a list of all the performers in order of appearance and a list of everything scheduled to happen.
Date: July 18, 1981
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: Profiles of Me] (open access)

[Program: Profiles of Me]

Program for Profiles of Me, which was held on September 19, 1981. The program describes the actors and performers involved, the instrumentalist, and lists the performances in order.
Date: September 19, 1981
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: Purlie Victorious] (open access)

[Program: Purlie Victorious]

Program for Purlie Victorious which was directed by Curtis King and held November 12-15, 19-22, and 27-29, 1981. The program lists the actors, the production members, and gives a chronological view of the play's performances.
Date: November 1981
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: Third Annual Medal of Merit Awards Banquet] (open access)

[Program: Third Annual Medal of Merit Awards Banquet]

Program for the Third Annual Medal of Merit Awards Banquet for the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The program includes details on the performers of the event, the honorees, and the schedule for the overall banquet.
Date: July 18, 1981
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Black Women's Artist Conference, KERA documentary] captions transcript

[Black Women's Artist Conference, KERA documentary]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during JBAALs Black Women's Conference held in May of 1981. The footage features a KERA documentary feature aired in honor of Juneteenth of the conference in June of 1981. The U-matic shows clips from the conference included highlighted speakers and performances.
Date: July 10, 1981
Creator: Kera-Tv
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Black Women's Artist Conference, KERA documentary on DVD] captions transcript

[Black Women's Artist Conference, KERA documentary on DVD]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during JBAALs Black Women's Conference held in May of 1981. The footage features a KERA documentary feature aired in honor of Juneteenth of the conference in June of 1981. The DVD shows clips from the conference included highlighted speakers and performances.
Date: June 11, 1981
Creator: Kera-Tv
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[KERA-TV Juneteenth spot titled "Black Women Artist"] captions transcript

[KERA-TV Juneteenth spot titled "Black Women Artist"]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded a KERA-TV broadcast recording featuring a spot on JBAALs Black Women Artists Conference that was held in May of 1981. The footage was record on June 11th, 1981 and shows clips from speakers, exhibitions and performances.
Date: June 11, 1981
Creator: Kera-Tv
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[JBAAL CNN news interview featuring Curtis King] captions transcript

[JBAAL CNN news interview featuring Curtis King]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a CNN televised news broadcast featuring an interview with Curtis King on July 18th, 1981. The Betacam footage shows various journalists, political commentators, and meteorologists from LA and Chicago.
Date: July 18, 1981
Creator: King, Curtis
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Black Women's Conference, Catlett interview, tape 2] captions transcript

[Black Women's Conference, Catlett interview, tape 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during JBAALs Black Women's Conference held in May of 1981. The U-matic footage shows an interview with printmaker Elizabeth Catlett (1915–2012). Catlett's interview ends at the 1:00 minute mark and after a pause on black switches over to an interview of a young Curtis King which ends around the 8:30 time mark.
Date: May 1981
Creator: King, Curtis & Catlett, Elizabeth
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Purlie Victorious" featuring Ossie Davis] transcript

["Purlie Victorious" featuring Ossie Davis]

Audio tape from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the a performance of Ossie Davis' Broadway comedy "Purlie Victorious" directed by Curtis King in November of 1981. The tape includes one track of recorded music with various singers from the theatrical production.
Date: November 1981
Creator: King, Curtis & Davis, Ossie
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Dallas Alive interviews with King, Rolle, and Dr. Jessye on DVD] captions transcript

[Dallas Alive interviews with King, Rolle, and Dr. Jessye on DVD]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a televised broadcast of Dallas Alive in 1981. The DVD footage shows interviews with Curtis King, Esther Rolle, and Dr. Eva Jessye live on the show along with an audience pole taking place on awareness of the black academy from viewers.
Date: 1981
Creator: Rolle, Esther; Jessye, Dr. Eva & King, Curtis
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library