Card from Elizabeth Alexander and Ficre Ghebreyesus to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. They write to announce the birth of their son, Solomon Kebede Ghebreyesus. It includes his birth date, weight, and length.

Funeral program for Mr. Curtis G. Richardson, born September 14, 1943 and died April 1, 1998. The funeral was held Monday, April 6, 1998 at F. E. Lewis Memorial Chapel, officiated by Pastor Ron Arbaugh. Funeral arrangements were made through The Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Henry C. Williams, who died April 21, 1998. The funeral was held April 29, 1998 at Sanford Chapel UM Church, officiated by Rev. Antone Dykes. Funeral arrangements were made through The Lewis Funeral Home, and he was buried in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Herbert Bill Bradley, born June 9, 1905. The funeral was held Tuesday, April 14, 1998 at Bethel A.M.E Church, officiated by Rev. Sarah Davis. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mrs. Ida Mae Russell Byrd, born May 3, 1909 and died April 17, 1998. The funeral was held Saturday, April 25, 1998 at West End Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. A. B. Devers, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc. and she was buried in Gates of Heaven Memorial Gardens in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Sister Inez Hartfield Green, born September 19, 1909 and died March 30, 1998. The funeral was held April 3, 1998 at New Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. J. Carlton Allen. The funeral arrangements were made through the Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Peter Lionel Zacharie, born April 22, 1942. The funeral was held April 17, 1998 at Friendship Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. R. L. Archield, Sr. Funeral arrangements were made through the Lewis Funeral Home, and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Sherman L. Arch, Jr., born January 26, 1933 and died April 1998. The funeral was held April 28, 1998 at Memorial Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. L. A. Crenshaw. The funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Letter from Boyd Vance, artistic director of Pro Arts Collective, to Jump-Start Performance Company. He writes to express his excitement for an upcoming collaboration. He also expresses concern for promotion and publicity.

Letter from Boyd Vance, artistic director of Pro Arts Collective, to Jump-Start Performance Company. He writes to express his excitement for an upcoming collaboration. He also expresses concern for promotion and publicity. In this photocopied version, Mr. Vance has included a check he wrote to the company for three-hundred dollars as well as a fax cover sheet.

Letter from William W. Cook, chair of the National Black Theatre Summit at Dartmouth College, to participants of the National Black Theatre Summit. He writes to thank those involved for their work and participation. The gathering comprised of a conference and discussions on the future of theatre affecting, concerning, or about African-Americans. Several initiatives are mentioned, mandates that have been met, and areas that still need attention.

Postcard from a friend of Sterling Houston's sent to his home in San Antonio, Texas. The note on the back expresses gratitude for receiving one of his plays - Le Griffon - and goes on to discuss personal matters. She appears to be recently married and expecting her first child. The front of the postcard shows a family of sequin artists in Haiti working in their home.