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[Clipping: Dallas Homes Subdivision Named For Dr. R.T. Hamilton: Contracts Signed]

Description: Clipping of an article regarding the signing of two contracts signed by Jerome Crossman about the installation of new water lines and new sewer installation, respectively. Both of the contracts were commemorated to Dr. R.T. Hamilton, a physician and civil worker in Dallas. The new development was named after Dr. R.T. Hamilton due to his immense contribution to the city, and the Hamilton Park project will contribute to the improvement of the city of Dallas.
Date: [1950..1970]
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[Clipping: New Housing For Negroes Due This Year]

Description: Clipping of an article from the Daily Times Herald regarding the first houses that were built near Forest Lane and Central Expressway that are now fully constructed and ready for new residents to move into. The project, sponsored by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association, is also planning to create an extension of the water and sanitary sewer lines to the area. The contracts for the new sewer lines were signed by the association's president, Jerome Crossman, who has also signed a contract… more
Date: July 19, 1953
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[Clipping: Interracial Group Asks Annexation For Negro Area]

Description: Clipping of an article regarding the Hamilton Park Addition that is sponsored by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association to aid the housing crisis for Black people. The association plans to build 700 homes, a shopping village, churches, and schools, and the president of the association, Jerome Crossman, is currently negotiating contracts for construction. Crossman also states that annexation is necessary for the project due to the restrictions in the area from the Federal Housing Administr… more
Date: [1950..1970]
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[Clipping: Building Contract Let For Negro Home Project]

Description: Clipping of an article regarding the announcement of the construction contracts that will let the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association pursue their development for Hamilton Park. While housing was the first priority, the construction of sanitary water and sewer lines are also serving the project as well. The Hamilton subdivision project is named in memory of R.T. Hamilton, a physician whose motivation was to improve the Black communities in Dallas.
Date: July 19, 1953
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[Clipping: Plans Completed for 172-Acre Dallas Negro Housing Project]

Description: Clipping of an article regarding the completion of the Hamilton Park housing project, which was sponsored by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. President of the association, Jerome Crossman, announced that the development was for middle-class Black families that are affected by the housing shortage to build new and improved homes in the subdivisions. The association also plans to construct a 2.5-mile water line along with a 3-mile sanitary sewer line for Hamilton Park as well.
Date: June 7, 1953
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[Clipping: Dallas Negroes As Homeowners]

Description: Clipping of an article on the Dallas Morning News regarding the large proportion of Black citizens of Dallas who are homeowners. However, their homes are not in the best areas or in the best conditions, and Black citizens would like an improvement in their living conditions. Due to the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Associations' contribution to improving the housing condition in predominantly Black areas, the city of Dallas is developing to be a fair community for all races.
Date: June 7, 1953
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
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[Clipping: Negro Home Projects Does Dallas Proud]

Description: Clipping of a news article written by Dennis Hoover from the Daily Times Herald praising the Hamilton Park housing project sponsored by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. Hoover states how the families in Hamilton Park used to crowd in one house before the new construction of the homes due to the high prices and shortage. Hoover states that the members of the Dallas association have created a historical landmark and should receive lots of credit for ending a detrimental housing crisi… more
Date: March 1, 1953
Creator: Hoover, Dennis
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[Clipping: No Decline In Housing Costs Seen]

Description: Clipping of an article regarding how there is no decline to be seen in the housing costs in the newly built homes in Dallas. John M. Dickerman, the executive director of the National Association of Home Builders, stated that due to the advances in building materials, prices in housing increased, excluding lumber. Although building materials and infrastructure have advanced, the aspect that should be considered more closely is that Dallas is quickly developing metropolitan area, which will incre… more
Date: [1950..1970]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
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[Clipping: Housing for Airport Area Negroes]

Description: Clipping of an article from the Dallas Morning News regarding how a Black residential area is dealing with a housing shortage due to Love Field extending their land to their area for their airport. Many false accusations of the number of Black people and families who lost their homes and have now become homeless were made. However, this is not the case due to the Dallas Citizens' Association's plan to construct more homes to aid the current housing shortage, which will benefit all Black people … more
Date: January 22, 1953
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[Clipping: Leader Requests Outside Aid In Buying Land for Negro Homes]

Description: Clipping of an article regarding how the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association will find private industries to finance the land for their housing project to aid the housing crisis for Black people. A meeting was held by various elected officials in Dallas to discuss how many homes should be constructed in order to provide living conditions rather than merely building more homes. Jerome Crossman, the president of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association concludes that they are several tho… more
Date: [1950..1970]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
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[Clipping: Group To Act Soon On Negro Problem]

Description: Clipping of an article regarding the plan to fix the housing crisis among Black families, which will be sponsored by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. The president of the association, Jerome Crossman, is beginning to take the first step to officially start the project, which is to get a state charter for the association. Crossman also states that the location has not been disclosed to the public and is still under contemplation.
Date: August 9, 1950
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
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[Clipping: Negro Development will Be Dedicated]

Description: Clipping of a newspaper article regarding the upcoming dedication ceremony of the redevelopment of Hamilton Park. The project for the 173-acre subdivision was sponsored by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association with the motivation to end the housing shortage for Black people in Dallas. Speakers of the dedication ceremony will include Mayor R.L Thornton, Fred F. Florence, Ben H. Wooten, C.B. Bunkley Jr., president of the Dallas Negro Chamber of Commerce, as well as other prominent Dallas c… more
Date: September 30, 1953
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