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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
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
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..]
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
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..]
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Masonic Temple and Cook Memorial Hospital Center for Children]

Description: Postcard of the Masonic Temple and Cook Memorial Hospital Center for Children in Fort Worth, Texas. The Masonic Temple is in the foreground with the hospital visible behind and to the left. The text "L8 - Masonic Temple and Cook Memorial Hospital Center for Children Fort Worth, Texas" is printed at the bottom left corner of the image.
Date: [1932..]
Partner: Texas Medical Association

[United States Veterans' Hospital]

Description: Postcard of United States Veterans' Hospital in Dallas, Texas. The image is an illustration, depicting a red brick building with white stone accents. In the upper right corner, "United States Veterans' Hospital" is printed and "In Dallas, at Lisbon, Tex." is printed in the lower left corner. Information about the hospital is printed on the back reading, "The main building of the immense Hospital Plant, which occupies a 245 acre site, adjoining the city limits at Lisbon." The correspondence is a… more
Date: October 31, 1945
Partner: Texas Medical Association

[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
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
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
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~
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Blackstone Hotel]

Description: Postcard image of the Blackstone Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. Text on the back reads "In the tower of the Blackstone Hotel, twenty-two stories, above the ground, is located the broadcasting stations of WBAP, one of the largest broadcasting stations in the south. From here a remarkable view of the city may be obtained".
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Elks Club in Ft. Worth, Texas]

Description: Postcard image of the Elks Club lodge in Fort Worth, Texas. The lodge is two stories built in a Spanish style with clay roofing tiles, rounded windows and iron work around the archways on the first floor. Trees are visible around the exterior of the lodge near the steps leading up to the entrance. Handwritten on the text address Miss. Sadie Costa of Roswell, New Mexico.
Date: 1912
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of Annabel Cooper Van Jandt]

Description: Photograph of Annabel Cooper Van Jandt positioned from the chest up. She is pictured in front of a light colored background and wearing a light colored top. Small earrings and necklace are also visible on her body. Text on the front identifies Works in Fort Worth, Texas, as the photographer. Handwritten text on the back reads "Annabel Cooper Van Jandt, found in effects of Miss (?) Williams. Jan (?) 36. Sue (?)".
Date: unknown
Creator: Works
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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