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[Flyer for Shelly Garrett's Barbershop] (open access)

[Flyer for Shelly Garrett's Barbershop]

Flyer advertising the Barbershop comedy play, written by Shelly Garrett. The comedy play was held at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre from March 22nd to March 27th, year unknown. The flyer has a portrait of an the play's author Shelly Garrett, as well as an illustration of a barbershop scene. The play was sponsored by Sears, Sound Warehouse, Foley's Fiest, and Blockbuster Music Plus.
Date: 1977/2013
Creator: The Black Academy of Arts and Letters
System: The UNT Digital Library
Crews for "Blues on 125th Street" (open access)

Crews for "Blues on 125th Street"

A page of handwritten notes containing details for the various production crews for the play Blues on 125th Street.
Date: 1978
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[List of players] (open access)

[List of players]

A list of members of the Third World Players, which is a performance group and part of the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The list includes contact information for each of the players.
Date: 1978
Creator: Third World Players
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News release: Black Academy of Arts and Letters Summer Arts Institute] (open access)

[News release: Black Academy of Arts and Letters Summer Arts Institute]

News release for the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters regarding the Summer Arts Institute on the Life, History, and Culture of Black People. The institute was held on June 25th through 28th of 1978 at the Nolan Estes Educational Plaza in Dallas, Texas.
Date: 1978
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News release: Blues on 125th Street] (open access)

[News release: Blues on 125th Street]

News release containing information for the play Blues on 125th Street. The release includes a synopsis of the production, as well as information about the production team and cast.
Date: October 31, 1978
Creator: Alpha Xi Omega
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
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
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
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
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
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News release: Dramatic Play "Medal of Honor Rag"] (open access)

[News release: Dramatic Play "Medal of Honor Rag"]

News release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters providing information on the new play by Tom Cole, "Medal of Honor Rag," which was directed by Bob Ray Sanders. The news release discusses the performance dates, cast, and a brief synopsis of the plot.
Date: January 28, 1983
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Symphony in Black ticket] (open access)

[Symphony in Black ticket]

Ticket for the Symphony in Black event which was hosted by and for the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters, and it was hosted on July 15, 1983 at the Majestic Theatre.
Date: July 15, 1983
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News release: Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration] (open access)

[News release: Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration]

News release regarding the celebration sponsored and hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters to remember the late Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date: December 12, 1983
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News release: JBA Presents "Black Music and Civil Rights Movement" (open access)

[News release: JBA Presents "Black Music and Civil Rights Movement"

News release regarding the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The news release discusses the production of the event, as well as the schedule and ticket information.
Date: January 4, 1984
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Meet the Author: Novelist Margaret Walker Alexander] (open access)

[Meet the Author: Novelist Margaret Walker Alexander]

An announcement for a book-signing event featuring novelist Margaret Walker Alexander and her new book. The event was held on July 25th, 1984 at the Dallas Public Library.
Date: June 25, 1984
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News release: Junior Black Academy Gala/Awards Art Exhibition] (open access)

[News release: Junior Black Academy Gala/Awards Art Exhibition]

News release regarding the annual awards production of the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The program provides information on showcased artists and performers, as well as information regarding the production of the event by the Academy.
Date: July 1984
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
System: The UNT Digital Library
[1984-1985 Calendar of Events] (open access)

[1984-1985 Calendar of Events]

A page of events planned for the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters.
Date: September 1984
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Invitation to the Hardhat Reception] (open access)

[Invitation to the Hardhat Reception]

An invitation to an event celebrating the construction of a Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters building. The event was held November 17, 1984 in Downtown Dallas.
Date: November 17, 1984
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Invitation to Sip-n-snack] (open access)

[Invitation to Sip-n-snack]

Invitation to a Q&A event with musician and singer Billy Preston on January 19, 1985 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis.
Date: January 19, 1985
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News release: Junior Black Academy Presents 7th Gala Weekend] (open access)

[News release: Junior Black Academy Presents 7th Gala Weekend]

News release containing information for the annual gala production and awards ceremony by and for the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters.
Date: June 10, 1985
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Calendar of Events - July] (open access)

[Calendar of Events - July]

Calendar of events form from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters for the Symphony in Black event.
Date: July 1985
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Proposed Sesquicentennial Project to be Presented by the Junior Black Academy of Arts & Letters] (open access)

[Proposed Sesquicentennial Project to be Presented by the Junior Black Academy of Arts & Letters]

An outline of a project for the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters.
Date: December 1985
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News release: Junior Black Academy's MLK Tribute Features Eartha Kitt and Rodena Preston] (open access)

[News release: Junior Black Academy's MLK Tribute Features Eartha Kitt and Rodena Preston]

News release discussing the production of a Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters event honoring the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through African American music and history.
Date: December 27, 1985
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News release: Esther Rolle Stars in Dallas Production of "Amen Corner"] (open access)

[News release: Esther Rolle Stars in Dallas Production of "Amen Corner"]

News release for the upcoming play The Amen Corner containing information about the cast and crew for the production.
Date: 1986
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
System: The UNT Digital Library