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[Women Around Dining Room Table]

Photograph of members of Delta Sigma Theta gathered around a dining room table, looking at papers. "Jabberwock Planning" is written on the back of the photo.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Women Being Crowned]

Photograph of a group of unidentified women wearing dark-colored dresses and corsages, posing together around a standing flower arrangement. There are six women standing a a row at the back, two women standing on the left side of the image, and, on the right, a man is placing a crown on the head of a third woman. A handwritten note on the back says, "Mt. Ararat Bapt. Church."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Women Conference Attendees]

Photograph of thirteen African-American women posing in a group at the front of a church during a conference in Fort Worth. Eleven of the women are standing in two rows and there are two women facing one another in the front; the woman on the left is wearing a tiara and holding out a wrapped box for the woman facing her on the right. Handwriting on the back says, "Baptist Ministers Wives."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Women Holding Trophies with Men Wearing Fezzes]

Photograph of three women wearing swim suits and high heels, holding trophies, standing with four men, three of which are wearing fezzes. The center woman is also wearing a tiara. "Left to right: Director Leon G. Williams, Winner Dianne Droussard, Billie Burke, President Felix Lister, Grand Secretary J.F. Simmons" is written on the back.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
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

[Women With Thanksgiving Food Box]

Photograph of a group of women sitting on couches around a Thanksgiving food box. The women are all fashionable dressed and "Fannie M. Heath" is written on the back of the photo.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Youth Group with Bicycle]

Photograph of a group of children of various ages posing around a bicycle in front of a stage. A man standing next to a table with a record player is visible behind them on the stage. A handwritten note on the back says, "Wins Bicycle. Gerald Crawford."
Date: unknown
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

[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

[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
[Flyer: Sojourner Truth National Cultural Arts Festival] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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
[Flyer for Bicentennial "Spiritual Awakenings" Events] (open access)

[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
I. M. Terrell High School All Student Class Reunion (open access)

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
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