[Greater St. James Baptist Church Congregation]

Photograph taken from the front of the church of a congregation seated in rows of pews at the Greater St. James Baptist Church. Most of them are women, wearing light-colored clothing with corsage; several men are seated in the front rows. Some people are also visible in the choir loft above the sanctuary. A handwritten note on the back says, "Greater St. James Baptist Church, Woman's Day 1967."
Date: 1967
Creator: Joel Washington's Photo
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Attendees at Women's Tea]

Photograph of participants at a women's tea, including a group of eight women and two men standing in a semi-circle behind a table, with two other women sitting on either side of the table at the front. The table has a bouquet of flowers and a tea tray with a metal tea set. Handwriting on the back says, "Morningside Bapt. Church"
Date: unknown
Creator: John Turner Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ebenezer Chapel Baptist Church]

Photograph of the front (west side) of Ebenezer Chapel Baptist Church located at 1915 Amanda Ave. in Fort Worth, Texas. It is a single-story, L-shaped brick building with a pointed steeple in the center of the main area. The area around the church is dirt and it appears that the building was recently completed. Handwritten on the back: "Ebenezer Bapt. Ch."
Date: unknown
Creator: John Turner Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men with Catholic Interracial Council Sign]

Photograph of two unidentified men kneeling on either side of a Virgin Mary statue, holding a sign that says "Catholic Interracial Council. Fort Worth, Texas. 'Justice for All'" outside Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. A priest wearing a cassock is standing in front of them, on the left side of the image, with his hands folded and raised in front of him. Part of the church is visible in the background, including several stained-glass windows.
Date: unknown
Creator: John Turner Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Segmon Open House]

Photograph of five men and one woman posing in a line in the driveway in front of a single-story mid-century modern style brick home. A handwritten note on the back says, "O. L. Segmon's Open House."
Date: unknown
Creator: John Turner Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Women with Babies]

Photograph of three young women seated in a row in front of a short wall, each with a young, toddler-aged child on her lap. Signs behind them have names on them, including "Tonya [D]elores [...]cklin," "Leah D. Phillips," and "Paula Denise Sample." A handwritten note on the back says, "St. James Baby Contest Winners."
Date: unknown
Creator: John Turner Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vada Phillips Felder: Educator hosted MLK's visit to Fort Worth in 1959 (open access)

Vada Phillips Felder: Educator hosted MLK's visit to Fort Worth in 1959

Text of an obituary for Vada Phillips Felder, including background biographical information, statements from those who knew her, and a summary of and interview about hosting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during a trip he took to Fort Worth.
Date: July 31, 2008
Creator: Smith, Diane
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
Official Directory: Dallas Negro Churches, Schools and Other Activities Civic, Business, Fraternal, Social, Etc. (open access)

Official Directory: Dallas Negro Churches, Schools and Other Activities Civic, Business, Fraternal, Social, Etc.

Directory of organizations within the African-American community of the Dallas, Texas area including descriptions and photos, with brief sketches of teachers, pastors, and other key people related to the listed agencies.
Date: 1930
Creator: Smith, James H.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[3 People in Front of Cigarette Machine]

Photograph of two women and a man in front of a cigarette machine in a Fort Worth night club. One of the women is seated on a stool and the other woman and man are standing. "Adult Lounge" is written on the back of the photo.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[3 Women Wearing Sashes Next to Floral Star]

Photograph of three women wearing tiaras and sashes and a man wearing a suit standing around a large star made of flowers. The back of the photo has "Eastern Star" written on it.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[4 Men with Jax Beer Truck]

Photograph of four employees posing with a Jax Beer truck. "Jax Beer" is written on the back of the photo. The two men on the right near the back of the truck have been identified as Willard Thomas and Coley Sweeney.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[5 Men in a Golfer's Association]

Photograph of five men outside of the Rockwood Golf Course. The sign for the golf course and a car are visible in the background. "Golfer's Assoc." is written on the back of the photo.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[6 Men with Johnnie Johnson Tire Co. Truck]

Photograph of six men standing in front of a Johnnie Johnson Tire Co. truck on a brick-paved street. Two of the men are crouching and the others are standing.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[6 Wiley College Quarterbacks]

Photograph of six football players, three standing and three kneeling. A label attached to the photograph reads, "WILEY QUARTERBACKS. This sextet of Wiley Wildcat signal callers make certain there'll be no shortage during the tough SWAC campaign. Top rows: (l to [...] [...]ell Moore, Fred Dotson, Joe Dan Davis. Kneeling [...]ville, Early Holmes, Billy Henry."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[1964 Spelling Bee Winner]

Photograph of a boy holding a trophy and standing next to a sign depicting a bee wearing a graduation cap and reading "1964 Spelling Bee." "Dunbar School" is written on the back of the photo.
Date: 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Adults and Children at a Birthday Party]

Photograph of adults and children at a birthday party. A boy is handing a wrapped gift to a girl wearing a party hat with the words "Happy Birthday" printed on it. Many of the children are wearing plain party hats and there is a cluster of balloons hung from the ceiling. "Mrs. James Stewart, Jr." is written on the back of the photo.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[African American Football Team]

Photograph of an African American football team, mostly wearing suits, standing on the steps to what appears to be a gymnasium. One man sits on the ground holding a football labelled "[...] Champs."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Alpha Phi Alpha Members Around Couch]

Photograph of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity members standing behind a couch where several women are holding and looking at information for a Fort Worth fashion fair. The women are identified as Alphabettes and are wives of members of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. "Alpha and Alphabettes Ebony Fashion Fair" is written on the back of the photo.
Date: [1956..2009]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ambassadors Debutantes]

Photograph of nine Ambassadors debutantes holding flowers, standing around an archway. There is a small platform with the arch that three women are standing on, with the others on either side. "Ambassadors Debs" is written on the back of the photo.
Date: [1947..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ambassadors Debutantes with Butterfly Decorations]

Photograph of seven Ambassadors debutantes, holding flowers and standing in front of butterfly decorations. "Ambassadors Debutants 1964" is written on the back of the photo.
Date: 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ann and Booker Evans Holding Fish]

Photograph of Ann and Booker T. Evans standing outside their home holding a large stringer of fish. "Mr. and Mrs. Booker T. Evans, Fishers" is written on the back of the photo.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Araby Club Crowing Most Popular Waitress]

Photograph of a group of people at the Araby Club in Fort Worth, Texas, at a ceremony crowing the most popular waitress. The back of the photo reads "Furman Alexander, Most popular waitress crowned." The accompanying information states Furman Alexander was the manager, and is the man standing at the microphone.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Arthur Castle With Cake]

Photograph of Arthur Castle wearing a lei, standing behind a table set up for a birthday party with a cake on it. The cake is decorated with a stage coach and horseback riders. "Arthur Castle" is written on the back.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Arthur Perkins Holding a Basketball]

Photograph of Arthur Perkins holding a basketball as two other players await the toss-up. "Arthur Perkins, Ft. Worth Basketball Tournament" is written on the back.
Date: 195X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History