Interview with William M. "Zeke" Campbell, musician, concerning his experiences as a member of the "Light Crust Doughboys" western swing band, 1935-42. Campbell also discusses his early radio career, appearances in the movies of Gene Autry, and his musical influences. Includes a photocopy of a newspaper article from the Fort Worth Star Telegram dated June 17-18, 1981 written by Mike H. Price. Article is titled, "He may not be crusty but he's still in the swing" [1] page.

Interview with Roy Holland, a Navy veteran, concerning his experiences aboard the battleship USS Tennessee during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Interview with W. J. Brooks concerning his experiences before, during, and after his employment in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Brooks worked in camps in Jackson, Kentucky (Company 547) and Panaca, Nevada (Company 2513).

Interview with James Reed concerning his experiences before, during, and after his employment in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Reed worked at a camp in Bigfork, Minnesota (Company 1714).

Interview with Alivin Dean, a farmer and former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Geronimo, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of participating in the CCC during the Great Depression.

Interview with Major General Frederick Haynes, a Marine WWII veteran from Dallas, Texas. Haynes discusses growing up, becoming an officer in the Marine Corps, being a small arms instructor, assignment to the 28th Marines and training for combat, various experiences fighting the Battle of Iwo Jima, and reflections on battle.

Interview with Zan Holmes Jr., a Methodist pastor and resident of Hamilton Park from Waco, Texas. Holmes discusses his family background, education, seminary, moving to Hamilton Park, building a church, political activity, local development and related issues, youth activities, the schools, and desegregation.

Interview with Dr. James Dietz, former medical director of the Kaiser Permanente-Prudential Insurance joint venture from Cleveland, Ohio. Dietz discusses his educational background, joining Kaiser Permanente and being part of a pre-paid group practice, becoming medical director of the Permanente-Prudential partnership and moving to Texas, recruiting practitioners, boards, business, reception of the company in Texas, costs and competition, and the end of the joint venture.

Interview with the Rev. Ocie Turner, a minister at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Dallas, Marine WWII veteran, and a longtime resident of the Hamilton Park neighborhood, from Mexia, Texas. Turner discusses his family background, education, serving in the Marine Corps at the Battle of Iwo Jima, working as a butcher in Dallas, working in the oil and gas industry, buying his house in Hamilton Park, the growth and development of the neighborhood, community organizations, local businesses, the schools and his children's education, and changes in the neighborhood over time.

Photograph of an unidentified woman clapping her hands above her head.

Photograph of an unidentified man and woman arriving together on the red carpet.

Photograph of an unidentified woman gazing to the right.

Photograph of Timothy Stickney on stage.

Photograph of Roger E. Mosley and Della Reese reading a program together.

Photograph of Kim Fields speaking on stage from behind the podium.

Photograph of Irma P. Hall and an unidentified man at a gala celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, held at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex. The man helps Hall out of a black vehicle.

Photograph of Timothy Stickney standing on stage at the podium.

Photograph of Ella Joyce, Kim Fields, Erykah Badu, and Curtis King conversing on stage with other guests seated around them.

Photograph of several guests on stage, including Della Reese, Albertina Walker, Irma P. Hall, and Curtis King.

Photograph of two unidentified guests arriving at the gala on the red carpet.

Photograph of three unidentified guests, one seated and two standing, conversing.

Photograph of Curtis King posing with several guests, including Albertina Walker, Della Reese, and Kim Fields.

Photograph of Peabo Bryson holding an audience member's hand while performing in front of the stage.

Photograph of a row of three audience members, including Kim Fields.