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[Two Men Shaking Hands]

Description: Photograph of two men shaking hands in front of two Lone Star Beer plaques that have fake fish mounted on them. Both plaques have the text "Keep Our Forrest Green Our Highways Clear" printed above the fish. The accompanying information states that the men may have just won a fishing competition.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Surprise Party for Freddie Jenkins]

Description: Photograph of a several people gathered around the cake at a surprise party for Freddie Jenkins. The people in the photo are listed on the back of the photo; "LR: Dr. A.C. West (Economic Director), Clarence Harris (State Reporter), Mrs. Sarah L. Jenkins (daughter ruler) helping Freddie Jenkins as he cuts birthday surprise cake, J.C. Collins State asst. deputy director and Harriet Suell (Vic Dtr Ruler). Behind - LR Thurston Limar (Esteemed Leading Knight), Edward Jackson (Dist. Deputy for the St… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.753057 -97.327143
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Fort Worth Teenagers]

Description: Photograph of five teenagers on a porch in Fort Worth, Texas. Two of the boys are wearing Dunbar High School letter jackets. There is a stamp that reads, "Better Influence Association A Dynamic Youth Development Agency 2501 Ave B. Sycamore Park, Fort Worth, Texas 76105" along with handwritten text, "Helping Others," on the back of the photo.
Date: [1967..]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Woman in Jami-Mea Wig Salon]

Description: Photograph of a woman wearing a bouffant wig in the window of Jami-Mea Wig Salon. There are several wigs on display in the window and cars visible outside of the store. The text on the window reads "Jami-Mea Wig Salon, Styling by Margie, Retail."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Runners in Starting Positions]

Description: Photograph of three runners in the starting position in front of a standing woman. They runners are named on the back of the photo; from left to right, M.T. Taylor, Cecil Carter, E.J. Bacy. The woman is identified as Marilyn Matson. Full Text from back of the photograph: "Running for their Queen L to R 1 M T Taylor - capt. of Dunbar city champs - winner of the 440 yd dash 2. Cecil Carter Senior team capt. And second in the 100 yd dash 3. E.J. Bacy - 2nd in the 1 mile run - 3rd team capt. The Qu… more
Date: [1953..]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Children at Corinth Baptist Church]

Description: Photograph of a group of children, ten girls and four boys, posing in three rows in a choir loft at Corinth Baptist Church; a young boy and girl wearing crowns are standing together in front of the loft. A painting depicting Jesus in a river and Calvary is visible on the wall behind them (right), and an upright piano is partially visible in front of the loft on the left side of the image. Handwritten text on the back says, "King & Queen Review, Corinth Bapt. Church."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.758983 -97.307565
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Two Men With All Dead Termite Company Van]

Description: Photograph of two men standing in front of an "All Dead Termite Co." van. They are holding pest-spraying equipment and flanking the text on the van which reads "All Dead Termite Co. WA6-0782." There are drawings of a mouse and termite and a sheet advertising their services glued to the front of the photo.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Man At Door of Law Office]

Description: Photograph of a man holding papers standing at the door to a law office. The visible paper is covered with text and graphics, with only the word "Voter" legible. The door to the law office says "Davis and G[...] Law Off[ice]." "R.J. Diamond" is written on the back of the photo.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Mrs. L. V. Hicks Holding Sign]

Description: Photograph of a woman wearing a patterned, button-down shirt and sunglasses holding up a sign with the text, "Grace Temple Seventh Day Adventist Church Welcomes Delegates TO 9th Annual Youth Congress of Southwest Region Conference of Seventh Day Adventists, March 27-29, 1964 Carroll Peak Elementary School." Handwritten text on the back of the photo says: "Mrs. L. V. Hicks, Office Secretary of the Youth Department Extends a Hearty Welcome."
Date: 1964-03~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Funeral Program for William Madison McDonald, July 9, 1950]

Description: Funeral program for William Madison McDonald, born June 22, 1866 and died July 5, 1950. The funeral was held on July 5, 1950 at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. R. Prince. Funeral arrangements were made through Polk and Bailey Funeral Home Directors and he was buried in Old Trinity Cemetery, now Oakwood Cemetery, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Date: July 9, 1950
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Location: 32.750275 -97.320398
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Flyer for Bicentennial "Spiritual Awakenings" Events]

Description: Flyer promoting "Spiritual Happenings" to celebrate the American bicentennial and promote Black culture. Two events are listed: a soul music festival in the Will Rogers Auditorium, and a spiritual jubilee in the Fort Worth Convention Center.
Date: Spring 1976
Creator: Black Citizens Concerned with the Bicentennial
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Program: Sojourner Truth National Cultural Arts Festival]

Description: Program for the Sojourner Truth National Cultural Arts Festival, held in the Sheraton hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, from September 3 to September 6, 1976. It includes short histories and biographies of invited speakers, an itinerary of events, and advertisements.
Date: 1976
Creator: Sojourner Truth Players, Inc.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Location: 32.747634 -97.324860
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

Year Book 1929-1930 Alphin Charity and Art Club

Description: Yearbook of the Alphin Art and Charity Club including brief information about the group, a list of activities from the club meetings, membership for club committees, and a member directory. There is a handwritten list of financial transactions after the last page for 1929 and a page inserted at the front lists phone numbers for the members of the Sick Committee.
Date: 1929~
Creator: Alphin Art and Charity Club
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

The Masonic Quarterly, Volume 32, Number 12, August 1928

Description: Quarterly publication of the Masonic Temple in Fort Worth discussing various topics of interest to members and related to the activities of the organization. This issue focuses on relief funds, including fundraising from members and a tally of money paid out to Texas lodges for relief during the previous year.
Date: August 1928
Creator: Freemasons. Prince Hall Grand Lodge No. 148 (Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

I. M. Terrell High School All Student Class Reunion

Description: Program for the I. M. Terrell High School All Student Class Reunion, held in the Hotel Americana in Fort Worth, Texas, from August 20 to August 22, 1982. It includes background information, a list of congratulatory letters from major politicians, an itinerary of events, a list of former students and faculty, advertisements, and photographs.
Date: August 1982
Creator: I.M. Terrell High School Reunion. Souvenir Book Committee.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

The New 1957 Fort Worth Church Guide

Description: Directory of Black churches in the Fort Worth area with photographs, addresses, congregation sizes, and short histories and descriptions. The churches are organized alphabetically, by denomination, with a table of contents on page 2.
Date: 1957~
Creator: Cook and Royal Advertising Agency
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
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

Fort Worth Association of Women's Clubs Fiftieth Anniversary Observance

Description: Program for the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Fort Worth Association of Women's Clubs including a short history of the club, formed for regional African American women's clubs, and a short itinerary of events held for the celebration. Also featured are photographs of local clubs alongside felicitations and local advertisements.
Date: 1967
Creator: Fort Worth Association of Women's Clubs
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society
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