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

[Portrait of Charmion and Miyoshi Umekea Hicks]

Photograph of Charmion and her daughter, Miyoshi Umekea Hicks posing for a portrait. They are both leaning on a carpeted prop. Their names are written on the back of the photo.
Date: February 23, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Chris Miller and Isaiah Hardy]

Photograph of state representative Chris Miller and Isaiah Hardy looking at some papers on her desk. "Standing: Isaiah Hardy Seated: Chris Miller" is written on the back.
Date: [1972..1978]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[William P. Hobby and R.C. Johnson Shaking Hands]

Photograph of William P. Hobby and R.C. Johnson shaking hands, likely during Hobby's campaign for lieutenant governor of Texas. Johnson is wearing a "Hobby" button. "Bill Hobby, R.C. Johnson" is written on the back of the photo.
Date: [1972..1991]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
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

[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

[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

[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

[Attorney Clifford Davis]

Photograph of attorney Clifford Davis holding his hat and documents. "Attorney Clifford Davis" is written on the back of the photo.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Baby Contest Participants]

Photograph of seven women seated in folding chairs in a row in front of a low wall, each with a young, toddler-aged child in her lap. Handwritten signs behind each of the women list the names of the participants. In the background, there are several rows of seating and a cross hanging on the wall above. Handwriting on the back says, "St. James Baby Contest."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Band on Stage]

Photograph of a five-person band on a stage. There are two guitarists, a trumpet-player, a saxophonists, and a drummer. "Ken Hill and the Arabians" is written on the back of the photo.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Boys Bowling at Carver Plaza]

Photograph of two boys bowling at Carver Plaza. There are several other children and adults in the background near the bowling ball return.
Date: 196X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Boys With Horses]

Photograph of three boys, each holding the reins to a western-saddled horse. The boys and horses are lined up in a park-like area in Fort Worth, Texas. "Gra-Y Boys" is written on the back of the photo.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Brelon Ragsdale Next to Gas Pump]

Photograph of Brelon Ragsdale leaning on a gas pump printed with Gulf Oil branding. "Brelon Ragsdale 3417 Horne" is written on the back of the photo.
Date: [..1964]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Broadus Family]

Photograph of Dr. Clyde Broadus with his family, working on his school board campaign effort in the kitchen. There are papers and possibly bumper stickers on the table. "Dr. Clyde Broadus Family" is written on the back of the photo. Dr. Broadus' wife has been identified as Lorraine.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History