Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society - 38 Matching Results

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[Charles W. Norris in a Barber Shop]

Description: Photograph of Charles W. Norris (left), a tailor in Fort Worth, standing in a barbershop with a tape measure around his neck and a clipboard in his left hand. At right, there are three barbers each standing behind a chair, two with customers. The chairs are placed in front of mirrors with desks and have lightbulbs hanging above. Handwritten on back: "Charles W. Norris, tailor, Fort Worth circa 1924-1925."
Date: 1924~/1925~

[Choir on Decorated Stage]

Description: Photograph of a group of people gathered in a tight group on a slightly-raised stage, and a man facing them with his arms raised. The room is decorated with crepe paper streamers on the ceiling, metallic fringe on the walls, and greenery around the edge of the stage and on the upright piano in the center of the image. A woman is seated at the piano and looking at the group, to her left.
Date: unknown

[Marie and Marion Brooks with Don Yarborough]

Description: Photograph of Don Yarborough, Texan Democrat gubernatorial candidate, in the Brooks' house in Fort Worth. At left is Marie Norris Brooks, who pours Yarborough (right) a drink from an ornate pot wguke Dr. Marion "Jack" Brooks (center) looks on and smiles. Along the foreground is a table with dessert foods, and in the background, past the archway, is a low table with teacups and other party guests.
Date: 1962~/1964~

[Marion Brooks with Friends at a Club]

Description: Photograph of Marion "Jack" Brooks and Reby Cary in a group of friends, seated together in a table in an Texan nightclub (possibly Fort Worth?). Cary sits fourth from left; Brooks sits third from right. The group is seated at a table with drinks, water pitchers, ashtrays, drink cups, and purses, all smiling and looking forward.
Date: 1960~

[Mr. and Mrs. Hegmon Holding Card Tree]

Description: Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Hegmon holding a small tree adorned with cards, standing behind a table. There are three other people, seated or standing, around the table, and the accompanying information states this is possibly an anniversary celebration. "Hegmon" is written on the back of the photo.
Date: unknown
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