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[News Script: Honors]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a woman becoming the first African American to receive a doctorate degree from Waco campus of Baylor University and a Fort Worth fireman being re-elected as vice president of the International Association of Fire Fighters.
Date: August 19, 1972, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of Cornerstone of St. James Methodist Church]

Description: Photograph of the cornerstone of St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The text on the marker is cut into the stone and placed within a brick wall. The cornerstone features a circular design in the center, but much of the text is worn and difficult to read. The present cornerstone was laid by the Knights of Pythias, Jurisdiction of Texas; W. S. Willis, G. C. [Grand Chancellor]; H. W. Hawkins, Contractor; Adams & Adams, Architects.
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of St. James Methodist Church]

Description: Photograph of St. James Methodist Church, which was erected in 1924. The building is composed of red brick and has gold embellishments around the building. A set of steps leads to the entrance. St. James Methodist Church of Waco was organized in 1874 by Father Anderson Brack. This African-American congregation was a part of the Methodist Episcopal Church (North) when it was organized. The present church edifice at 600 S. 2nd Street is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. It was designed by A… more
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Pulpit in St. James Methodist Church]

Description: Photograph of the pulpit in St. James Methodist Church. A podium with a microphone and several chairs are visible, along with a piano. The photograph was taken from a balcony, and another balcony on the opposite side of the room. The other balcony has gold lettering that reads "Prayer Changes Things."
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Facade of St. James Methodist Church]

Description: Photograph of St. James Methodist Church, which was erected in 1924. The building is composed of red brick and has gold embellishments around the building. A set of blue steps leads to the entrance. St. James Methodist Church was organized in 1874 by Father Anderson Brack. This African-American congregation was a part of the Methodist Episcopal Church (North) when it was organized. The present church edifice at 600 S. 2nd Street is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. It was designed by Adam… more
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Mrs. Essie Anderson in Christmas Card]

Description: Portrait of Mrs. Essie Anderson in a Christmas card which reads, "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Essie Anderson." Essie Anderson wears a dark-colored jacket with a light-colored shirt, eye glasses, and a small hat atop her head. A tiny Christmas tree with ornaments is printed to the right of the portrait of Essie Anderson. A hand written note on the back reads, "Mrs. Essie Anderson, McGregor, Texas."
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Pulpit in St. James Methodist Church]

Description: Photograph of the pulpit in St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. Several podiums with microphones are visible along with a piano to the right. A balcony above the pulpit has gold lettering that reads, "Prayer Changes Things." St. James Methodist Church was organized in 1874 by Father Anderson Brack. This African-American congregation was a part of the Methodist Episcopal Church (North) when it was organized. The present church edifice at 600 S. 2nd Street is a Recorded Texas Historic L… more
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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