Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 1982 gala production of "Hallelujah! Rites of Rhythm" featuring the Dallas Black Dance Theatre Company on August 8th, 1982. The DVD footage shows a dialogue with the performers.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 1982 gala production of "Hallelujah! Rites of Rhythm" featuring the Dallas Black Dance Theatre Company on August 8th, 1982. The U-Matic footage shows large groups of interpretive dancers performing dressed in flowing white costumes on a large stage.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 1982 gala production of "Hallelujah! Rites of Rhythm" featuring the Dallas Black Dance Theatre Company on August 8th, 1982. The U-Matic footage shows large groups of interpretive dancers performing dressed in flowing white costumes on a large stage.

Newspaper clipping about the production of the play 'Home' by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The clipping goes into detail on the actors, the play's plot, and the overall production.

A few pages listing the planned events for the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters for years 1982-1983.

A few pages of a month-by-month calendar for the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Flyer/invitation to the live jazz performance hosted on October 24, 1982 at the Cafe Theatre by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. This performance featured the Jimmy Wilson Big Band.

Flyer for the masquerade ball sponsored by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters and held on October 29, 1983.

Flyer for the reading from Margaret Walker Alexander's book, 'This is My Century,' by Alexander herself. The event was sponsored by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters and was held on July 18, 1982 at the Junior Black Academy Auditorium.

Flyer for the performance of "Profiles of Me," which was on October 15, 1982 at the Scott Theatre. The flyer gives information on the performer, Tommie Harris Stewart, as well as performance details.

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.

A list of classes and instructors being provided at the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters at a discounted price.

News release for the basketball benefit game between the Hollywood Allstars and the Dallas Sports Pros which was held January 22, 1982 at the Dallas Convention Center Arena.

Program for the performance of Ain't I A Woman, which was performed on March 21, 1982 by Esther Rolle. The program provides a brief description of the performance as well as information on the various producers of the play.

Program for the performance of Dallas, Yours and Mine, which was sponsored by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters and held on April 8th and 9th of 1982. The program lists the performances and performers involved in each, as well as the committees and Academy members involved in performance production.

Program for the performance of 'Fly Black Bird' which was written by C. Bernard Jackson and James C. Hatch, directed by Curtis King, and held February 24-28, 1982. The program lists the actors, musical numbers, and describes the production teams.

Program for the Fourth Annual Medal of Merit Awards Banquet and Gala Production which included several performances by Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters members. The program lists those performers, as well as other contributors to the event and the Academy.

Program for art exhibition of 'Generations - a celebration of the black family,' which was sponsored by the Miller Brewing Company. The program lists the artists being presented and described the art pieces being shown. The exhibition was held January 16 - February 29, 1982.

Program for Hollywood Allstars vs Dallas Sports Pros, which was on January 22, 1982 at the Dallas Convention Center Arena. The program lists the players and the order of events at the game.

Program for the open house for the Miller Brewing Company, which was on January 16, 1982 and hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The program includes a schedule for the event, as well as information on the volunteer staff.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a KERA radio interview lead by Nancy Lamb of choral conductor Dr. Eva Jessye in April of 1982. The tape includes one track of very clear audio between the two women. The topic of the interview centers on Jessyes' career of breaking into a predomintaly male industry. Dr. Eva Jessye was the first black woman to receive international distinction as a professional choral conductor. She is notable as a choral conductor during the Harlem Renaissance.

Program for Enter - Frederick Douglass, which was written by William Marshall, directed by Curtis King, and performed October 28-30, 1982. The program gives more information on the subject, Frederick Douglass, and provides details on the cast and crew.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 1982 gala production of "Hallelujah! Rites of Rhythm" featuring the Dallas Black Dance Theatre Company on August 8th, 1982. The U-Matic footage shows large groups of interpretive dancers performing dressed in flowing white costumes on a large stage. The tape concludes with production credits.

An invitation to the New Hope Baptist Church's event presenting art from the community and honoring the men of the community.