[Exterior of Hooper Street Church]

Photograph of the exterior of the Mt. Horeb Baptist Church building that was located at Bluitt and Hooper Streets in Dallas. It is a multi-story brick building with a large number of windows and flights of stairs leading to three main entrances along the front, and a v-shaped flight of stairs leading to an entrance on the end of the building. A car is parked on the road in front of the building and part of the street sign is visible on the far right of the image.
Date: [1946..1988]
Creator: Andrew's Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes and Sermons Written  by Rev. B. J. Bradford] (open access)

[Notes and Sermons Written by Rev. B. J. Bradford]

Small binder containing handwritten sermons, Bible verses, and other text collected or written by Rev. Bradford during his time at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church.
Date: 1965~/2007~
Creator: Bradford, Bishop Johnson, Jr.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Pastor's Message - January 8, 1967] (open access)

[The Pastor's Message - January 8, 1967]

Letter from Reverend B. J. Bradford, Jr. to the congregants of Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church discussing general church updates and mentioning that they are having an "Installation and Re-Dedication" ceremony program on the day of the letter. There is a script on the back from a responsive Bible reading from Joshua.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bradford, Bishop Johnson, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Pastor's Message - July 11, 1971] (open access)

[The Pastor's Message - July 11, 1971]

Letter from Reverend B. J. Bradford, Jr., the pastor at Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church written to congregants discussing the need for congregants to attend church physically and support it financially. A responsive reading from Tutus 2:1-10 is printed on the back.
Date: July 11, 1971
Creator: Bradford, Bishop Johnson, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Pastor's Message - July 12, 1992] (open access)

[The Pastor's Message - July 12, 1992]

Letter from Reverend B. J. Bradford, Jr., the pastor at Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church written to congregants discussing fundraising for a community service initiative.
Date: July 12, 1992
Creator: Bradford, Bishop Johnson, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Pastor's Message - October 6, 1991] (open access)

[The Pastor's Message - October 6, 1991]

Letter from Reverend B. J. Bradford, Jr., the pastor at Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church written to congregants discussing the 30th anniversary of the church's current building and the costs that were covered by the congregation to build it.
Date: October 6, 1991
Creator: Bradford, Bishop Johnson, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Narrative About "My Father"] (open access)

[Personal Narrative About "My Father"]

Handwritten narrative written by B. J. Bradford, Jr. (minister of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church in Dallas) about his childhood and reflections on lessons learned from his father.
Date: 1990%
Creator: Bradford, Bishop Johnson, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Pastor's Message - July 28, 1960] (open access)

[The Pastor's Message - July 28, 1960]

Letter from Reverend W. S. Brant to the congregants at Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church discussing progress on building the new church at Carpenter Street and asking them to remain involved with worship and other church programs.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brent, Warren Sidney
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Pastor's Message - September 18, 1958] (open access)

[The Pastor's Message - September 18, 1958]

Letter from Reverend W. S. Brant, to the congregants of Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church reminding them that they need to be active in the church and that the church needs money. He also mentions that they will be holding their first annual dinner in October. This copy has red marks around some text near the center of the page.
Date: September 18, 1958
Creator: Brent, Warren Sidney
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Biography of Dr. Warren Sidney Brent, 1897-1966 (open access)

A Biography of Dr. Warren Sidney Brent, 1897-1966

Autobiographical narrative describing the life of Dr. Warren Sidney Brent, a Baptist minister who served at six churches in Texas. It provides background about his life, education, family, and work. It also includes the text of several sermons.
Date: August 28, 1968
Creator: Brent, Warren Sidney & Kirk, Irene Collins
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul E. Castle - June 20, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Paul E. Castle - June 20, 1955]

Letter from Reverend Paul E. Castle, the pastor at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church written to congregants discussing an upcoming "Home Coming Program" for members "scattered abroad".
Date: June 20, 1965
Creator: Castle, Paul E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes and Sermons Written  by Rev. P. E. Castle] (open access)

[Notes and Sermons Written by Rev. P. E. Castle]

Small binder containing typed and handwritten speeches, notes, Bible verses, and other text collected or written by Rev. Castle during his time at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church.
Date: 1922~/1957~
Creator: Castle, Paul Eugene
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mount Horeb Senior Choir]

Photograph of the choir at Mount Horeb Baptist Church, wearing light-colored robes with dark-colored stoles, posing in a semi-circle around a piano and several wooden chairs. One choir member is standing in the front, with her right hand on the piano and a man wearing a dark-colored suit, identified as Rev. Paul Castle is seated in the front on the right side of the image. A lectern is partially visible on the far left side of the image and a portion of a religious painting depicting the baptism of Jesus is partially visible on the wall behind the choir.
Date: [1946..1988]
Creator: DeWitt Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Durham to Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church - September 18, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Durham to Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church - September 18, 1958]

Letter from W. J. Durham to Reverend W. S. Brent and Trustees at Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church discussing a check for $100 to be applied to an outstanding balance.
Date: September 3, 1965
Creator: Durham, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
50th Year with Christ: Celebrating its Jubilee, 1966. Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church (open access)

50th Year with Christ: Celebrating its Jubilee, 1966. Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church

Program booklet commemorating the jubilee anniversary of Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, including statements and biographical information about church leaders, text describing the church history, the order of services held August 28, 1966, members of church groups, memories and remembrances of congregants, and advertisements from local businesses.
Date: 1967
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer Featuring Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Choir] (open access)

[Flyer Featuring Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Choir]

Flyer featuring a group portrait above the text, "Compliments From The Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Senior Choir" and a list of officers. The choir members are all wearing dark-colored robes, posing in three rows inside a room.
Date: unknown
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation for Youth Choir Banquet, 1973] (open access)

[Invitation for Youth Choir Banquet, 1973]

Invitation printed on a plain, cream-colored card with a raised border. Text: "Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Youth Choir cordially invites you to a Benefit Banquet / Friday, June 22, 1973 / Seven-thirty in the evening / Sheraton Kiest Motor Inn Room / 321 West Kiest / Dallas, Texas / Reservation $8.00 Reservation call: 352-3565."
Date: 1973
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church: Usher's Directory (open access)

Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church: Usher's Directory

Directory for ushers at Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church listing the name, address, phone number, and birthday for each person, along with the schedule of service, annual days by month, and a list of churches and presidents.
Date: 1978
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: August 3, 1969] (open access)

[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: August 3, 1969]

Church bulletin listing the order of worship for the morning and evening Sunday services at the Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church, as well as various notes about upcoming events, congregational news, and other information of relevance to church members.
Date: August 1969
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: August 9, 1959] (open access)

[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: August 9, 1959]

Church bulletin listing the order of worship for the evening service on August 9th, 1959 at the Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church, as well as tithes and offerings of church members.
Date: August 9, 1959
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: August 19, 1984] (open access)

[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: August 19, 1984]

Church bulletin listing the order of worship for the ushers' day service held at the Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church, along with notes about participating committees and guest churches.
Date: 1984
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: August 23, 1959] (open access)

[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: August 23, 1959]

Church bulletin listing the order of worship for the 3:00 Sunday evening service for the 16th Anniversary of the Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church.
Date: unknown
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: August 29, 1965] (open access)

[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: August 29, 1965]

Church bulletin listing the order of worship for the Forty-Ninth Anniversary and Homecoming of the Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church on August 29, 1965, as well as messages from Reverend W. S. Brent and Mrs. W. S. Brent.
Date: August 1965
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: February 20, 1966] (open access)

[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: February 20, 1966]

Church bulletin listing the order of members from the Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church whom received a dedication from Pastor W. S. Brent.
Date: 1966
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History