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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
I. M. Terrell High School All Student Class Reunion
Program for the I. M. Terrell High School All Student Class Reunion, held in the Hotel Americana in Fort Worth, Texas, from August 20 to August 22, 1982. It includes background information, a list of congratulatory letters from major politicians, an itinerary of events, a list of former students and faculty, advertisements, and photographs.
Date:
August 1982
Creator:
I.M. Terrell High School Reunion. Souvenir Book Committee.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer for Bicentennial "Spiritual Awakenings" Events]
Flyer promoting "Spiritual Happenings" to celebrate the American bicentennial and promote Black culture. Two events are listed: a soul music festival in the Will Rogers Auditorium, and a spiritual jubilee in the Fort Worth Convention Center.
Date:
Spring 1976
Creator:
Black Citizens Concerned with the Bicentennial
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Sojourner Truth National Cultural Arts Festival]
Flyer welcoming visitors to the Sojourner Truth National Cultural Arts Festival, held during September 1976 in Fort Worth, Texas, listing guest artists at the eventand contacts for further information.
Date:
1976
Creator:
Sojourner Truth Players, Inc.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program for "Battle Stars and Battle Scars of the Black Man in America" Event]
Program for a "Spiritual Jubilee" event held during the national bicentennial in Fort Worth, Texas, titled "Battle Stars and Battle Scars of the Black Man in America". Featured in the program is an overview of Black literature and folk music, related events, and an itinerary of songs to be performed during the event.
Date:
1976
Creator:
Sojourner Truth Players, Inc.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Sojourner Truth National Cultural Arts Festival]
Program for the Sojourner Truth National Cultural Arts Festival, held in the Sheraton hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, from September 3 to September 6, 1976. It includes short histories and biographies of invited speakers, an itinerary of events, and advertisements.
Date:
1976
Creator:
Sojourner Truth Players, Inc.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Rev. C. A. Holliday Giving Envelope to Dorothy M. Williams]
Photograph of Rev. C. A. Holliday, standing at left, handing an envelope to Dorothy M. Williams, at center. Mrs. C. A. Holliday smiles and looks on from the left. Williams is dressed with a dark-colored neck wrap and a white robe.
Date:
October 14, 1973
Creator:
Washington, Joel
Object Type:
Photograph
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