Blacks in Music Bookmark

Bookmark about three black musicians from the Austin area of Texas. Benjamine L. Joyce, Barbara Conrad, Virgie Carrington DeWitty.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

W. H. Passon

Portrait of W. H. Passon, principal of the West Austin School.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Barbara Jordan - Governor of Texas for a day - June 10, 1972 (open access)

Barbara Jordan - Governor of Texas for a day - June 10, 1972

Program for Barbara Jordan, Governor of Texas, June 10, 1972 from the "Governor for a Day" celebration.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Nancy Mahalia Colemen Thomas

Portrait of Nanacy Mahalia Coleman Thomas. She was born a slave on August 1, 1860; married Jerry Thomas in 1879; was converted, baptized, and joined Ebenzer Baptist Church in 1883; became president of the Home Woman's Mission Society #4 in 1918 - 1930; she died on December 12, 1938.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Joshua West Sr. Contractor

Photograph of a new home under construction; the building appears to be mostly finished, although the doors and windows are open. A man is visible inside the house and a ladder is propped against the roof to the right. A sign in front of the building lists Joshua West, Sr. as the contractor.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Joshua West Sr. Contractor

Photograph of a new home under construction. Seven men are posing outside, around the front door and a ladder is leaning against the room to the right. A sign in the yard names Joshua West, Sr. as the contractor.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Joshua West Sr. Contractor

Photograph of a new home under construction. Several men are standing in front of the house which is still only a frame. Two of the men appear to be working on the building and three others on the left of the photograph are looking at a piece of paper. A sign in the foreground lists Joshua West, Sr. as the contractor.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill - Golden Wedding Anniversary

Photograph of a large group of people, posing for a portrait; Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill are sitting in the center and twelve people are standing in a semi-circle behind them. Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill were married October 7, 1933 in Creedmoor, TX. The couple celebrated their golden anniversary on Saturday, October 8, 1983. A reception was hosted by their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Austin, TX. They have 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Date: October 8, 1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Baptist Church Members

Photograph of a group of members of First Baptist Church in Austin, TX. They are standing in a row in a room and most of them are wearing coats. Decorated tables are partially visible behind them.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Banquet at First Baptist Church

Photograph of a banquet at First Baptist Church in Austin, TX.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Baptist Church Members Having a Meal

Photograph of a group of members of First Baptist Church enjoying a meal at the church. The people are seated at long tables in a room and various objects are visible on the tabletops.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Baptist Church Members Having a Meal

Photograph of members of First Baptist Church enjoying a meal at the church. They are seated at long tables; bulletin boards are visible on the wall behind them.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Baptist Church Members Wearing Hats

Photograph of a man and a woman who are members of First Baptist Church. Both of them are wearing jackets and hats and they appear to be in a room standing in front of a soda machine.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Baptist Church Members Wearing Hats

Photograph of several women who are members of First Baptist Church wearing hats.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Baptist Church Member Wearing a Hat

Photograph of a woman wearing dressy clothes including a hat and jewelry. She is a member of First Baptist Church and is walking through a room. Other people are partially visible behind her, sitting in chairs, as well as a vending machine against the back wall.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Baptist Church Member Wearing a Hat

Photograph of a woman who is a member of First Baptist Church wearing a hat. She is standing behind a table, holding a piece of paper. There are decorated tables and other people visible in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Baptist Church Member Wearing a Hat

Photograph of a woman who is a member of First Baptist Church wearing a hat. She is standing in the middle of a room; other people are sitting at a table and are partially visible behind her.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Baptist Church Members Outside a Restaurant

Photograph of a group of members of First Baptist Church outside a restaurant. They are posed in two rows with several women sitting on a bench and others standing behind them.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Baptist Church Members

Photograph of members of First Baptist Church. The group includes women and children, standing in a line; the women are dressed up and the young boys are wearing suits. Behind them, several people are sitting at a table.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Baptist Church Member in a Suit and Hat

Photograph of a member of First Baptist Church wearing a suit and hat. The man is walking through a room; other people are partially visible behind him, sitting in chairs.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Wesley H. Passon

Photograph of a framed portrait of Wesley H. Passon, the first principal of the West Austin School which opened around 1900.
Date: 1900~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

T. C. Calhoun

Portrait of T. C. Calhoun, the second principal of Kealing Junior High School in Austin, TX in 1935 .
Date: 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

I. Q. Hurdle

Portrait of I.Q. Hurdle, the first principal of Kealing Junior High School in Austin, TX in 1930.
Date: 1930
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

H.T. Kealing

Portrait of a man, labeled "Prof. H. T. Kealing" in handwritten text at the bottom of the photograph. H.T. Kealing (1860 - 1918) was a principal, teacher, writer, editor, and distinguished Methodist Episcopal layman. He was among the first generation of blacks to attend school during the Reconstruction. Kealing Junior High School in Austin was named for him.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History