[Letter from Carl P. Collins to Jerome K. Crossman, March 1, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Carl P. Collins to Jerome K. Crossman, March 1, 1965]

Letter from Carl P. Collins to thank Jerome K. Crossman for the $20,000 check from the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association for the funding of the Bishop College Development Campaign. The letter will also be sent to architect, Donald Kleinschmidt in order to instruct him to create a plaque. After the plaque has been made, it is planned to be placed at the newly constructed library that will be completed soon.
Date: March 1, 1965
Creator: Collins, Carl P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jerome K. Crossman to Carl P. Collins, February 22, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Jerome K. Crossman to Carl P. Collins, February 22, 1965]

Letter from Jerome K. Crossman to Carl P. Collins regarding an exchange of money. Crossman has sent Collins a $20,000 check from the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association to fund the construction of the browsing area in a library Collins plans to build. The money is a gift from the association and Crossman wants Collins to recognize the association and the Board of Directors on the plaque. The Board of Directors includes the elected officials and prominent members of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association.
Date: February 22, 1965
Creator: Crossman, Jerome K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jerome K. Crossman to members of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association, January 21, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Jerome K. Crossman to members of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association, January 21, 1955]

Letter from the president of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association to the members of the association regarding the finances from the Hamilton Park project. He writes to the members about the dedication and opening ceremonies of the newly developed Hamilton Park and how the purchases of the project have been paid. Crossman also notes that they have sold land to the Richardson Independent School District and the development is currently in development, but his plans to build a shopping village have not started construction yet but will be resolved soon. The letter also has an attachment of the financial statement of their receipts and expenses from all of their projects.
Date: January 21, 1955
Creator: Crossman, Jerome K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Message from Jerome K. Crossman to Ben Wooten from the First National Bank in Dallas] (open access)

[Message from Jerome K. Crossman to Ben Wooten from the First National Bank in Dallas]

Document of a letter from Jerome Crossman to Ben Wooten regarding the finances of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. Crossman mentions Wooten's financial advice about the loan from the Hoblitzelle Foundation, as well as others for the construction of water and sewer lines for Hamilton Park. After a meeting with the Board of Directors of the association, Crossman also states that Carl Collins would like to keep the finances private and would like Wooten's guidance on how to handle the money.
Date: October 22, 1964
Creator: Crossman, Jerome K.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Message from Jerome K. Crossman to John E. Mitchell Jr. from the First National Bank in Dallas] (open access)

[Message from Jerome K. Crossman to John E. Mitchell Jr. from the First National Bank in Dallas]

Document of a message from Jerome Crossman to John E. Mitchell Jr. regarding the loan from the Hoblitzelle Foundation to pay for the redevelopment of the Hamilton Park. Crossman states that he has discussed the financial matters with the Board of Directors of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association, but Carl Collins requested that the matters do not become publicized. Crossman also asks for guidance from Mitchell as well as approval for the handling of the funds.
Date: October 12, 1964
Creator: Crossman, Jerome K.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Message from Jerome K. Crossman to Lynn Harris] (open access)

[Message from Jerome K. Crossman to Lynn Harris]

Document of a message from Jerome Crossman to Lynn Harris regarding a plaque at Hamilton Park. Due to Crossman having surgery, he was not able to go to Hamilton Park to check on the completion and hear about the recent news. Crossman also mentions Hoblitzelle's death and recognizes him and thanks Harris for contributing to the Hamilton Park project.
Date: May 15, 1964
Creator: Crossman, Jerome K.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[A message from Jerome K. Crossman to the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association] (open access)

[A message from Jerome K. Crossman to the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association]

Document of a message from Jerome Crossman to members of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association regarding the Hamilton Park development. Crossman mentions the loan he has received from the Hoblitzelle Foundation to pay for the land, as well as from others for the extension of the water and sewer lines. He also notifies the members of what has been constructed, such as more homes, and the planning stages for the next step of the project.
Date: August 8, 1960
Creator: Crossman, Jerome K.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from M.K. Curry to Jerome K. Crossman, March 6, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from M.K. Curry to Jerome K. Crossman, March 6, 1965]

Letter from M.K. Curry to Jerome Crossman regarding the $20,000 check Crossman and the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association donated. Curry is highly grateful for the large financial contribution and is interested in continuing to work with the association. In order to display his thanks, Curry plans to create a plaque honoring the association's contribution and its members and tells Crossman that the construction of the library will start soon.
Date: March 6, 1965
Creator: Curry, M.K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Resolution Certification from the Hoblitzelle Foundation] (open access)

[Resolution Certification from the Hoblitzelle Foundation]

Document of a resolution certification from the Hoblitzelle Foundation regarding the selling of land to the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. 17.527 acres from the total 172.96 acres were released to the association. The mortgage for the land has been approved, with secretary Van Alen Hollomon signing the resolution.
Date: December 15, 1955
Creator: Hollomon, Van Alen
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Negro Home Projects Does Dallas Proud] (open access)

[Clipping: Negro Home Projects Does Dallas Proud]

Clipping of a news article written by Dennis Hoover from the Daily Times Herald praising the Hamilton Park housing project sponsored by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. Hoover states how the families in Hamilton Park used to crowd in one house before the new construction of the homes due to the high prices and shortage. Hoover states that the members of the Dallas association have created a historical landmark and should receive lots of credit for ending a detrimental housing crisis.
Date: March 1, 1953
Creator: Hoover, Dennis
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Negro Land Plan Favored] (open access)

[Clipping: Negro Land Plan Favored]

Clipping of an article written by Dennis Hoover regarding Jerome Crossman's plan to fix the housing crisis for Black people. A meeting was held for the plan, which displayed great support from other elected officials from Dallas, as they are all aware that many Black families do not have adequate housing. Director Arthur Kramer Jr. and Chamber Director John Higginbotham both believe that the only solution to aid the housing shortage in Black areas is to build more homes.
Date: [1950..1970]
Creator: Hoover, Dennis
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Thinking Out Loud] (open access)

[Clipping: Thinking Out Loud]

Clipping of Lynn Landrum's poem entitled, "Thinking Out Loud," featured on the Dallas Morning News. Landrum's poem exudes the message that racial segregation should be abolished and how every man should have an equal chance at life. She supports a hopeful life for everyone in society, rather than being in one with hate.
Date: January 24, 1955
Creator: Landrum, Lynn
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Thinking Out Loud] (open access)

[Clipping: Thinking Out Loud]

Clipping of Lynn Landrum's "Thinking Out Loud," regarding the topic of helping others. Landrum hopes to see people helping one another in times of need since people are part of a community. Her poem serves as an abstract before an article about the goals and considerations for the Hamilton Park project.
Date: March 8, 1954
Creator: Landrum, Lynn
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Thinking Out Loud] (open access)

[Clipping: Thinking Out Loud]

Clipping of Lynn Landrum's poem on an article on the Dallas Morning News about the meaning of a home. Even though the home is simple and plain, it is still a meaningful place to be. Landrum's poem serves as an abstract to the information on the article about the opening of the newly developed Hamilton Park subdivision.
Date: October 6, 1953
Creator: Landrum, Lynn
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Dr. Rippy Opposes Haste to Integrate] (open access)

[Clipping: Dr. Rippy Opposes Haste to Integrate]

Clipping of an article by Robert Miller, entitled, "Dr, Rippy Opposes Haste to Integrate." Miller writes about the meeting that was sponsored by the Texas Commission on Race Relations and the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association about the integration in school systems. Dr. Edwin Rippy opposes integration and voices his personal opinions on how he is against the integration of schools during this time and believes that an objective view should be portrayed for this situation.
Date: [1950..1970]
Creator: Miller, Robert
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Harold G. Shank to Jerome K. Crossman, August 11, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Harold G. Shank to Jerome K. Crossman, August 11, 1955]

Document of a letter from Harold G. Shank to Jerome K. Crossman regarding the inclusion of a contract between the city of Dallas and the Dallas Citizens' Association. Shank states that Dallas has created copies of the new amendment for Crossman's and the association's files. He also mentions that the Copy of the City Council's approval of the amendment is also attached as well.
Date: August 11, 1955
Creator: Shank, Harold
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[The annual membership meeting of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association] (open access)

[The annual membership meeting of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association]

Document of the annual membership meeting of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association that was called by the president, Jerome Crossman. The meeting discussed the topics regarding the formal opening ceremony of Hamilton Park and the plans to add more homes, which are under construction. The aspect that concluded the meeting was the election of the board of directors for the next three years.
Date: October 22, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[The annual membership meeting of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association regarding the status of Hamilton Park] (open access)

[The annual membership meeting of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association regarding the status of Hamilton Park]

Document of the summary of the annual membership meeting of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. The meeting discussed the topics of the development status of Hamilton Park as well as the end of the terms for the board of directors. Unanimous reelections were made during the meeting in order to replace the five previous directors from the last three years.
Date: October 24, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Certifications of resolutions for the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association] (open access)

[Certifications of resolutions for the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association]

Document of the certification of resolutions for the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. The matter that needed to be resolved was the loan for the purchasing of the land for their development project. After the meeting, the issue was resolved so that president of the association, Jerome Crossman was the one who is able to authorize the purchases of lands for the project.
Date: 1953~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: 2 Groups Set Talks on Desegregation] (open access)

[Clipping: 2 Groups Set Talks on Desegregation]

Clipping of an article entitled, "2 Groups Set Talks On Desegregation," discussing the matters of desegregation during the meeting with the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association and the Texas Commission on race Relations. The president of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association speaks about how the desegregation of schools is voluntary and not motivated by emotion. Other men, such as Dr. Edwin Rippy, Dr. Frederick Routh, and Thomas Sutherland all had a say during the meeting.
Date: [1950..1970]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: An Annexation Debt] (open access)

[Clipping: An Annexation Debt]

Clipping of an article from the Dallas Morning News regarding how the mayor of Dallas announced a policy about not sanctioning annexation to Dallas real-estate developments. The new policy has faced a suggestion from the news due to it not considering the new development of Hamilton Park, a Black subdivision. The Hamilton Park project is not a commercial real estate development, but rather an essential move to aid the housing shortage and lack of proper water supply and sewerage.
Date: August 16, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Building Contract Let For Negro Home Project] (open access)

[Clipping: Building Contract Let For Negro Home Project]

Clipping of an article regarding the announcement of the construction contracts that will let the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association pursue their development for Hamilton Park. While housing was the first priority, the construction of sanitary water and sewer lines are also serving the project as well. The Hamilton subdivision project is named in memory of R.T. Hamilton, a physician whose motivation was to improve the Black communities in Dallas.
Date: July 19, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Ceremony Dedicates Home Area] (open access)

[Clipping: Ceremony Dedicates Home Area]

Clipping of an article regarding the dedication ceremony of the new development of the Hamilton Park subdivision, a predominantly Black area. The article discusses the progress of the construction of the 600-700 homes in the 173-acre area. Prominent people, such as Jerome Crossman and other elected officials greet the audience and speak about the progress and prediction of when residents will be able to move into the new homes.
Date: [1950..1970]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: City Annexes Nine More Subdivisions] (open access)

[Clipping: City Annexes Nine More Subdivisions]

Clipping of an article regarding the City Council's decision to annex nine new residential subdivisions, including the original 173-acre area the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association plans to construct homes on. However, the subdivisions have to be annexed under the city's current policy of sharing the funds with the developers to improve the water and sewer lines. Due to the restrictions, the Council committee is looking into a new policy that will be more cost-efficient to annex the new areas.
Date: [1950..1970]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library