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Description: Handwritten narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on Psalm 42 and related text from other Psalms. There is handwritten text on the back of the last page: "Bethlehem, Bonham 11 AM 9/15/63."
Date: unknown
Partner: Mount Horeb Baptist Church Library

50th Year with Christ: Celebrating its Jubilee, 1966. Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church

Description: Program booklet commemorating the jubilee anniversary of Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, including statements and biographical information about church leaders, text describing the church history, the order of services held August 28, 1966, members of church groups, memories and remembrances of congregants, and advertisements from local businesses.
Date: 1967
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Partner: Mount Horeb Baptist Church Library

[Alonzo Davis at Exhibit Entrance]

Description: Photograph of artist Alonzo Davis (right) posing with an unidentified woman next to the title wall at the entrance to his exhibit. Text on the wall says: "Sky Ladders & Power Poles recent works by Alonzo Davis. March 15, through April 28, 2[001]. The Visual Arts Series is made possible by a generous donati[on...]." An open booklet on a black stand is in front of the wall, to the left of the couple and a portion of the exhibit room is visible in the background at right. Handwritten on back:… more
Date: 2001
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Alonzo Davis Gesturing Toward Displayed Artworks]

Description: Photograph of Alonzo Davis standing near the corner of two white walls at his exhibit, "Sky Ladders & Power Poles," gesturing toward the right side of the image. He is wearing brown slacks with a dark-colored shirt that has a plaid pattern and a black baseball cap, as well as a brace on his right wrist. Two square artworks are on the wall behind him and he is gesturing toward two decorated wooden poles that are leaning against the wall at right, on either side of a third square artwork. Hand… more
Date: 2001
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Alonzo Davis Holding Decorated Wooden Pole]

Description: Photograph of Alonzo Davis standing in front of a part of his art exhibit, "Sky Ladders & Power Poles," holding a long wooden pole with decorative designs diagonally across his body. Behind him, there are two square artworks mounted on a white wall and two additional wooden poles leaning against the wall on either side of him, as well as a third pole partially visible at the far left. An orange wall with brick columns is visible in the background, above the exhibit wall. Handwritten on back:… more
Date: 2001
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Alonzo Davis Looking at Artwork]

Description: Photograph of Alonzo Davis at his exhibit, "Sky Ladders & Power Poles," looking at a partially-visible artwork constructed of poles and other components propped against a white wall at left. Davis is visible from the waist up, wearing a dark-colored shirt with a plaid pattern and a black baseball hat. Handwritten on back: "Visual Arts."
Date: 2001
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Arthello Beck and Unidentified Man at Exhibit]

Description: Photograph of Arthello Beck (left) and an unidentified man seated at a small round table covered in a dark tablecloth during an art exhibit at the South Dallas Cultural Center. Beck is drinking from a cup and the other man is leaning on the table, which has plates and papers on top of it. Other tables and hung artworks are partially visible in the background.
Date: unknown
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Arthello Beck and Unidentified Men at Exhibit]

Description: Photograph of Arthello Beck (right) facing two unidentified men who are standing together during an art exhibit at the South Dallas Cultural Center. The men are visible from the waist up and the man in the center is facing the camera while the man on the far left is facing away. An artwork appears to be partially visible behind them. Handwritten on back: "Art."
Date: unknown
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Artwork at Exhibit]

Description: Photograph of an artwork leaning against a white wall at the exhibit "Sky Ladders & Power Poles." It appears to be constructed of two wooden poles that are connected by small posts, with a decorative woven fiber design in between. Handwritten on back "Visual Arts."
Date: 2001
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Artwork on Display]

Description: Photograph of an artwork mounted on a white wall during the exhibit "Sky Ladders & Power Poles." It appears to be made of three pieces of bamboo or wood with etched designs and grips on some of the ends.
Date: 2001
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Attendees at Art Event]

Description: Photograph of a group of people standing in a loose line in the middle of an art exhibit at South Dallas Cultural Center. They are looking toward the left side of the image and appear to be listening to a presentation. Sculptures are visible in the lower-left corner of the photo and also behind the attendees, near several white walls arranged to create right angles that have framed artworks hung near eye level. Handwritten on back: "Art."
Date: unknown
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[B. J. Bradford Family Portrait]

Description: Photograph of the "first family" at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, posing in front of bookcases in an office or library. Reverend B. J. Johnson, Jr. (left) is holding an infant in his left arm, a woman is standing in the center of the group, and at right, an older gentleman is standing with his hands on the shoulders of a boy in front, at right. The men are all weary suits and boutonnieres pinned to the left breast.
Date: 1970
Partner: Mount Horeb Baptist Church Library

A Biography of Dr. Warren Sidney Brent, 1897-1966

Description: Autobiographical narrative describing the life of Dr. Warren Sidney Brent, a Baptist minister who served at six churches in Texas. It provides background about his life, education, family, and work. It also includes the text of several sermons.
Date: August 28, 1968
Creator: Brent, Warren Sidney & Kirk, Irene Collins
Partner: Mount Horeb Baptist Church Library

[Bradford Extended Family Portrait]

Description: Photograph of Reverend B. J. Bradford, Jr. and his family posing in two rows in front of a dark-colored curtain. There are four people seated on folding chairs in the front, including an older gentleman (left); Bradford, holding a sleeping infant on his left arm; and two women; standing behind them are a young man, two women, and a young boy. They are wearing boutonnieres or corsages pinned to their lapels.
Date: 1970
Partner: Mount Horeb Baptist Church Library

[C. Sidle, A. Beck, and Unidentified Man at Exhibit]

Description: Photograph of three men standing in a line, including Arthello Beck (right) and an unidentified man (left), who are both holding their hands behind their backs and turned slightly toward Carl Sidle in the center. Sidle is wearing all black and has a messenger bag on his back; he appears to be gesturing with his hands and holding a baseball cap in his right hand. A white wall with several hung photographs or artworks is partially visible behind them and another room is in the background at rig… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

The Cause & Cure for Insecurity

Description: Handwritten narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on Luke 10:27, discussing insecurities. There is handwritten text on the back of the last page listing churches with locations, times, and dates.
Date: unknown
Partner: Mount Horeb Baptist Church Library

[Children Coloring]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified woman and three young boys seated around a rectangular table, coloring during a summer program at the South Dallas Cultural Center. Each of them has a sheet of paper and there is a pile of crayons in the center of the table. Other children are partially visible in the background, through an open door, and someone is seated at the opposite end of the table, partially visible at the bottom of the image.
Date: unknown
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Congregation of Greater Mount Horeb Baptist Church]

Description: Reproduction of a photograph of congregation members posing outside a church building that has a sign over the entrance reading "Greater Mount Horeb Baptist Church. Paul E. Castle Pastor." The group is posing on the porch outside the entrance, on the stairs, and along the front of the building.
Date: [1924..1946]
Partner: Mount Horeb Baptist Church Library

[David "Fathead" Newman and Drummer #1]

Description: Photograph of David "Fathead" Newman seated on a stool and playing a saxophone, in front of a partially-visible musician playing drums on a raised platform. Newman is wearing white slacks, a teal shirt, and a colorful skullcap, looking toward the left side of the image. They are in a room that has a patterned carpet, playing in front of a large window with yellow and white curtains; some lights are visible in the background, but it appears to be dark outside.
Date: unknown
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives
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