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[3rd Anniversary for Rev. C. A. Holliday]

Description: Photograph of a 3rd anniversary celebration for Reverend C. A. Holliday at the Greater St. James Baptist Church. Rev. Holliday is standing in front of a wooden pulpit along other church leaders and choir members standing in rows behind him. A thermometer measuring cash donated for the church building fund has been placed between large bouquets of flowers in front of the pulpit, and a banner for Rev. Holliday is hung along the back wall of the church.
Date: 1955
Creator: Turner, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.759453 -97.324906
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

Deliverer Life Insurance Company

Description: Booklet providing information about the Deliverer Life Insurance Company, one of the first life insurance companies for Black people in Fort Worth. It includes background about the establishment of the company; a list of employees with portraits and information about affiliations and experience; and a table of insurance premiums sorted by age.
Date: 1955~
Creator: Deliverer Life Insurance Company
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Front of 5328 Surrey Circle]

Description: Photograph of 5328 Surrey Circle in Dallas, Texas. This photograph is of the front exterior. The main entrance is at left, with a brick and stone walkway leading up to it as well as a small lamp to the left of the double doors. A short metal barrier decorated with flower and plant motifs is attached on the very short, elevated brick platform leading up to the house. A hedge is set in front of the main window at the front of the building, along which the stone walkway runs past. The roof is sho… more
Date: 1955
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.862992 -96.821062
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Interior of 5328 Surrey Circle]

Description: Photograph of the interior of 5328 Surrey Circle, Dallas, Texas. A living space is depicted through a rectangular arch opening, lined with wooden moulding. Inside the room are couches, framed portraits, a lamp set on a round desk, a cabinet, and a fireplace with a dark marble mantel. Outside the living room are two cushioned chairs on both sides of the arch doorway, decorated with figures set in relief in oval portrait frames hanging above them, and a small cabinet with a flower vase and a mirr… more
Date: 1955
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.862992 -96.821062
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Midland Woman's Club, Rodeo Coffee]

Description: Photograph of "rodeo coffee" meeting arranged by the Midland Woman's Club. Women with cowboy hats are seated behind a table with a selection of food and small cups throughout. Another row of women stand behind, looking towards the photographer. A list of names is written on the back of the photograph.
Date: July 1955
Creator: Birdwell, Joe V.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Midland Historical Society

[Porch of 5328 Surrey Circle]

Description: Photograph of 5328 Surrey Circle, Dallas, Texas. Depicted here is the porch behind the house, accessible by two dark-colored doors. A glass table, decorated with a small flower vase, is joined by six cushioned metal chairs. Cushioned furniture, including sofas and seats adjoined with smaller glass tables, is lined against the wall of the porch, which has a tiled stone floor. A short metal screen separates the porch from the rest of the back lawn.
Date: 1955
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.862992 -96.821062
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Rear View of 5328 Surrey Circle]

Description: Photograph of 5328 Surrey Circle, in Dallas, Texas. This photograph is of the rear view. The back of the house contains a plain grass lawn, accessible by a short set of stairs and demarcated from the house with short hedges and bushes. A young tree is planted behind the hedges, closer to the house. The house has tall windows, a short roof, and a brick chimney.
Date: 1955
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.862992 -96.821062
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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