[Loan Information for the purchase of land for Hamilton Park Addition] (open access)

[Loan Information for the purchase of land for Hamilton Park Addition]

Document of the financing and loan records for Hamilton Park Addition. The records contain the information for the purchase of land its expenses, such as funds that went into the construction of the sewer and water lines. Other finances include the records of contributions of the project that were more than $100 as well as tax exemption forms for the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association.
Date: 1953~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[The Process of the Hamilton Park Addition] (open access)

[The Process of the Hamilton Park Addition]

Document of a description of the process and funds of the redevelopment of Hamilton Park by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. The project was planned in 1950 in regards to aid the housing shortage among Black communities in Dallas, and the project was in session in 1951. While the construction of homes was the main priority another was reconstructing the water and sewer lines; after the completion of both aspects, the association also plans to build shopping facilities as well.
Date: 1950~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Harold G. Shank to Jerome K. Crossman, August 11, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Harold G. Shank to Jerome K. Crossman, August 11, 1955]

Document of a letter from Harold G. Shank to Jerome K. Crossman regarding the inclusion of a contract between the city of Dallas and the Dallas Citizens' Association. Shank states that Dallas has created copies of the new amendment for Crossman's and the association's files. He also mentions that the Copy of the City Council's approval of the amendment is also attached as well.
Date: August 11, 1955
Creator: Shank, Harold
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Resolution Certification from the Hoblitzelle Foundation] (open access)

[Resolution Certification from the Hoblitzelle Foundation]

Document of a resolution certification from the Hoblitzelle Foundation regarding the selling of land to the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. 17.527 acres from the total 172.96 acres were released to the association. The mortgage for the land has been approved, with secretary Van Alen Hollomon signing the resolution.
Date: December 15, 1955
Creator: Hollomon, Van Alen
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association] (open access)

[Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association]

Document of the minutes of the meeting between the Board of the Directors of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. The meeting discussed the aspects regarding the loans for the association to buy the land for their housing development project. President of the association, Jerome Crossman, is planned to enter the land contracts as well as purchase them on behalf of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association.
Date: June 1, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Certifications of resolutions for the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association] (open access)

[Certifications of resolutions for the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association]

Document of the certification of resolutions for the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. The matter that needed to be resolved was the loan for the purchasing of the land for their development project. After the meeting, the issue was resolved so that president of the association, Jerome Crossman was the one who is able to authorize the purchases of lands for the project.
Date: 1953~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Thinking Out Loud] (open access)

[Clipping: Thinking Out Loud]

Clipping of Lynn Landrum's poem entitled, "Thinking Out Loud," featured on the Dallas Morning News. Landrum's poem exudes the message that racial segregation should be abolished and how every man should have an equal chance at life. She supports a hopeful life for everyone in society, rather than being in one with hate.
Date: January 24, 1955
Creator: Landrum, Lynn
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Dr. Rippy Opposes Haste to Integrate] (open access)

[Clipping: Dr. Rippy Opposes Haste to Integrate]

Clipping of an article by Robert Miller, entitled, "Dr, Rippy Opposes Haste to Integrate." Miller writes about the meeting that was sponsored by the Texas Commission on Race Relations and the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association about the integration in school systems. Dr. Edwin Rippy opposes integration and voices his personal opinions on how he is against the integration of schools during this time and believes that an objective view should be portrayed for this situation.
Date: [1950..1970]
Creator: Miller, Robert
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Dr. Rippy To Speak on Integration] (open access)

[Clipping: Dr. Rippy To Speak on Integration]

Clipping of an article entitled "Dr. Rippy To Speak on Integration," Dr. Rippy, the president of the Dallas School Board, states his opinions on the topic on the integration of schools during the meeting that was sponsored by the Texas Commission of Race Relations and the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. Other people who were present at the meeting include Dr. Frederick Routh, Dr. Jerome Crossman, Mrs. James Crate, John E. Mitchell Jr., Mayor R.L. Thornton, and others. The main motive of the meeting was to improve race relations among various racial groups.
Date: [1950..1970]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Dallas Interracial Corporation Notes Progress of Hamilton Park] (open access)

[Clipping: Dallas Interracial Corporation Notes Progress of Hamilton Park]

Clipping of an article from The Star Post stating how the Dallas Interracial Corporation is noting the progress of Hamilton Park. One hundred and thirty homes are either fully built or being built in Hamilton Park, which was funded by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Corporation. The efforts of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Corporation solved the housing shortage in Hamilton Park, but they also seek to end housing shortages in other predominantly black areas.
Date: February 5, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Dallas Interracial Corporation Notes Progress of Hamilton Park Project] (open access)

[Clipping: Dallas Interracial Corporation Notes Progress of Hamilton Park Project]

Clipping of an article from The Call mentioning the progress on the Hamilton Park project in Dallas. The Dallas Citizens' Interracial Corporation has funded the project to aid the housing shortage in Hamilton Park. They have built one hundred and thirty houses, and also plan to build eighty more; their motive is not only to fix the housing shortage in Hamilton Park but also other areas that are going through similar situations as well.
Date: February 4, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Interracial Group Elects Crossman] (open access)

[Clipping: Interracial Group Elects Crossman]

Clipping of an article on the Dallas Times Herald regarding the election of officials during a meeting for the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. Jerome Crossman was reelected as president due to his high contribution to the Hamilton Park housing project. Vice-presidents, M.J. Norell, John E. Mitchell, and R.L Thornton along with secretary and assistant secretary, Vincent L. Rohloff and Ben H. Wooten, respectively, were elected during the meeting as well.
Date: October 24, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Rites Dedicate Housing Area] (open access)

[Clipping: Rites Dedicate Housing Area]

Clipping of an article from the Dallas Morning News regarding the houses that were built in Hamilton Park. Mayor R.L. Thornton Jr., along with prominent Black leaders and citizens joined together to celebrate the new houses that aim to end the housing shortage. The mayor is optimistic that Hamilton Park's new homes will create a city that will serve everyone and create a balanced environment in Dallas.
Date: May 3, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Dream Comes True For Happy Couple] (open access)

[Clipping: Dream Comes True For Happy Couple]

Clipping of an article from the Dallas Morning News about a couple residing in one of the newly built homes in Hamilton Park. The couple is excited to be moving into their new home as they hoped to have a home of their own. A formal opening ceremony of the development of Hamilton Park is planned to be held to thank the contributions of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association that built an improved community in black neighborhoods that were dealing with housing shortages.
Date: May 2, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Formal Opening Today... Hamilton Park] (open access)

[Clipping: Formal Opening Today... Hamilton Park]

Clipping of an advertisement of the open house events and ceremonies due to the new development in Hamilton Park. The advertisement states and shows pictures that the new homes are modern and have many amenities included in them. It also mentions that the homes were built for black families living in Dallas by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association.
Date: May 2, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: New Negro Housing Addition Formal Opening Set Sunday] (open access)

[Clipping: New Negro Housing Addition Formal Opening Set Sunday]

Clipping of an article on the Dallas Daily Times Herald regarding the opening ceremony of the development of Hamilton Park. Jerome Crossman, the president of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association plans to build more homes in the 173-acre area after building fifty homes. The association has also built a three-mile-long sewer line along with improved gas, electricity, paving, and curving; other buildings, such as a shopping center, schools, and churches are also planned to be built.
Date: April 23, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Negro Housing Area Opens for Business] (open access)

[Clipping: Negro Housing Area Opens for Business]

Clipping of an article from the Dallas Daily Times Herald regarding the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association new project that is now open for business after its initial proposal. More than three hundred people were dedicated to the construction of the project, much to the appreciation of Jerome Crossman and other elected officials of the association. The peak of the progress was after the two years of service from the members that created a strong foundation for the construction in Hamilton Park.
Date: October 5, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Community Challenge Is Met] (open access)

[Clipping: Community Challenge Is Met]

Clipping of an article about the new Hamilton Park subdivision providing 700 homes for middle-income black people. After the completion of the project, Hamilton Park will be a representation of a Southwestern community with black people with many opportunities. Due to the end of the housing shortage, the Dallas population is improving as a healthier, more unified city that recognizes and conquers possible challenges in the community.
Date: October 6, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: New Hamilton Park Addition will Be Dedicated Sunday] (open access)

[Clipping: New Hamilton Park Addition will Be Dedicated Sunday]

Clipping of a heading of the Dallas Star Post regarding the dedication of the Hamilton Park Addition. Due to being on the top of the newspaper, even above the title of the newspaper, it is a well-known and anticipated event in Dallas. The event is seen as a large part of the future development of Dallas and its people.
Date: October 3, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Come Hear See the Dedication..] (open access)

[Clipping: Come Hear See the Dedication..]

Clipping of a poster from the Dallas Star Post about the celebration of the new Hamilton Park Addition. The poster encourages people to come to see the newly developed Hamilton Park subdivision and listen to the dedication addresses of elected officials, prominent Black citizens, notable members from the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association, and the Hoblitzelle Foundation. Mayors R.L. Thornton and Fred F. Florence will be the representatives for the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association.
Date: October 3, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Come Here See the Dedication..] (open access)

[Clipping: Come Here See the Dedication..]

Clipping of an advertisement for people to come to the Dallas Express regarding the formal dedication ceremony of the new Hamilton Park subdivision. The ceremony will celebrate the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association with Mayor R.L. Thornton and Fred F. Florence speaking as representatives of the association. Other prominent Dallas citizens and Black leaders will also be present and speak at the ceremony as well.
Date: October 3, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: City Council Action Planned On Subdivision Annexations] (open access)

[Clipping: City Council Action Planned On Subdivision Annexations]

Clipping of an article from the Dallas Morning News regarding the topic of the areas Dallas will annex and how the annexation policy will be under consideration by the City Council. The largest area that will be annexed is a 172-acre Black subdivision that the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association is sponsoring to develop new homes. Some councilmen have requested annexation, while others have been questioning the motives due to the possible costs of utilities from the annexation of new subdivisions.
Date: August 23, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Nonprofit Plan On Negro Homes Draw Praise On Housing Chief] (open access)

[Clipping: Nonprofit Plan On Negro Homes Draw Praise On Housing Chief]

Clipping of an article from the Daily Times Herald regarding the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association to build 600 homes for a Black neighborhood that is dealing with a housing shortage. Chief Albert M. Cole believes that the new addition was a great idea to fix the housing shortage for minorities due to his concern toward the problem. Mr. Cole and his administrative assistant, Neal Hardy, and other assistant and advisors plan to leave for Memphis, Tennessee to discuss the matter more thoroughly with others.
Date: August 11, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Ceremony Dedicates Home Area] (open access)

[Clipping: Ceremony Dedicates Home Area]

Clipping of an article regarding the dedication ceremony of the new development of the Hamilton Park subdivision, a predominantly Black area. The article discusses the progress of the construction of the 600-700 homes in the 173-acre area. Prominent people, such as Jerome Crossman and other elected officials greet the audience and speak about the progress and prediction of when residents will be able to move into the new homes.
Date: [1950..1970]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library