Photograph of Curtis King (center left) seen laughing and conversing with a group of women standing in front of a quilted art piece as they are attending the "Dallas Black Living Legends Exhibit," hosted at the Dallas City Hall on February 2nd, 1987.

Photograph of three unidentified guests standing in front of an abstract painting of a woman in muted reds and purples, while in attendances of the "Dallas Black Living Legends Exhibit," hosted at the Dallas City Hall on February 2nd, 1987.

Photograph of a group of guests gathered around a punch bowl and pouring refreshments as they are attending the "Dallas Black Living Legends Exhibit," hosted at the Dallas City Hall on February 2nd, 1987.

Photograph of Curtis King (center) and three other unidentified individuals attending the "Dallas Black Living Legends Exhibit," hosted at the Dallas City Hall on February 2nd, 1987. The guests can be seen engaging with one another in the room where piece of artwork are on display.

Photograph of Curtis King (left) and other unidentified individuals attending the "Dallas Black Living Legends Exhibit," hosted at the Dallas City Hall on February 2nd, 1987. The guests can be seen engaging with one another in the room where pieces of artwork are on display.

Photograph of an unidentified man, standing in front of an oil painting and viewing the artwork at the the "Dallas Black Living Legends Exhibit," hosted at the Dallas City Hall on February 2nd, 1987. The oil painting features two feminine figures side by side, one taller than the other, in a colored abstract world.

Photograph of two unidentified individuals seen conversing with one another while they are attending the "Dallas Black Living Legends Exhibit," hosted at the Dallas City Hall on February 2nd, 1987.

Photograph of three unidentified guests in attendance of the the "Dallas Black Living Legends Exhibit," hosted at the Dallas City Hall on February 2nd, 1987. The man on the right is seen holding up his cocktail and smiling as his portrait was taken.

Photograph of an unidentified woman see standing in front of the punch bowl, four other guests who are paired off can be seen conversing with each other as they are in attendance of the "Dallas Black Living Legends Exhibit," hosted at the Dallas City Hall on February 2nd, 1987.

Photograph of three unidentified guests seen standing in front of a quilted art piece as their portrait was taken, in attendance of the "Dallas Black Living Legends Exhibit," hosted at the Dallas City Hall on February 2nd, 1987.

Photograph of two unidentified women seated behind a table, that has an electric piano in front of one woman. The woman on the left has name cards, and leaflets for the "Dallas Black Living Legends Exhibit," hosted at the Dallas City Hall on February 2nd, 1987.

Photograph of two unidentified woman standing in front of an art piece at the "Dallas Black Living Legends Exhibit," hosted at the Dallas City Hall on February 2nd, 1987. The woman on the left, wearing a bright multi-colored wool sweater is pointing at a figure in the artwork when their portrait was taken.

Photograph of three unidentified individuals seen standing in front of class doors and conversing with one another, as they are in attendance of the "Dallas Black Living Legends Exhibit," hosted at the Dallas City Hall on February 2nd, 1987.

Photograph of two unidentified women, viewing a piece of artwork on displaying at the the "Dallas Black Living Legends Exhibit," hosted at the Dallas City Hall on February 2nd, 1987. The piece of art is three photograph frames embellished with jewels.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing in front of a cosmic painting of a rainbow hand holding onto the state of Texas. The man is smiling as his portrait is taken while he is in attendance of the "Dallas Black Living Legends Exhibit," hosted at the Dallas City Hall on February 2nd, 1987.

Photograph of a framed collage of black and white images of Black celebrities.

Photograph of Dr. Thomas Tolbert standing in front of a bookshelf with his hand resting on a copy of Charles E. Silberman's CRISIS IN BLACK AND WHITE.

Photograph of Dr. Thomas Tolbert sitting in a wooden chair facing the camera. Tolbert is sitting in front of a large bookshelf filled with books. To the right a television is visible.

Photograph of Dr. Thomas Tolbert standing in front of a bookshelf with his arm resting on the back of a wooden chair.

Photograph of Dr. Thomas Tolbert standing in front of framed mementoes that document his achievements. At least one diploma, several plaques, and three black and white photographs are visible behind Tolbert.

Photograph of an exhibit caption from the TBAAL James E. Kemp Gallery. It reads: "The James E. Kemp Gallery of the Academy presents a regular roster of Visual Arts Exhibitions. The new 720 Austin Street location will again provide an opportunity for the work of both nationally and internationally renowned artists as well as promising new artists to be exhibited. The Academy's Visual Arts program also offers lecture demonstrations and workshops conducted by prominent African-American Artists. / For more information about the Academy's programs, please call [phone number]. Anita Holman Knox, Exhibition and Gallery Curator."

Photograph of Dr. Thomas Tolbert standing in what appears to be an apartment. Tolbert is wearing a suit and is standing in front of a framed illustrated map of Harvard University. Other framed decorations are also visible behind Tolbert.

Portrait of Thomas Tolbert in front of a bookshelf.

Photograph taken at the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.