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[Letter from Carl P. Collins to Jerome K. Crossman, March 1, 1965]

Description: Letter from Carl P. Collins to thank Jerome K. Crossman for the $20,000 check from the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association for the funding of the Bishop College Development Campaign. The letter will also be sent to architect, Donald Kleinschmidt in order to instruct him to create a plaque. After the plaque has been made, it is planned to be placed at the newly constructed library that will be completed soon.
Date: March 1, 1965
Creator: Collins, Carl P.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Toward New Bishop Library]

Description: Clipping of an article from the Dallas News, newspaper from April 1, 1965. The title of the clipping, "Toward New Bishop Library," is about a check worth $20,000 is presented to Dr. Milton K. Curry, the president of Bishop College by Jerome Crossman, the president of the Dallas Citizens Interracial Association, for a new library on the campus.
Date: April 1, 1965
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Negro Project Homes To Be Medium Priced]

Description: Clipping of a news article regarding the prices of the new housing from the development of Hamilton Park. The project, funded by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association aimed to end the housing shortage by constructing new homes and improve the city conditions in Hamilton Park. Jerome Crossman, the president of the association, plans to sell the houses from $7,000-$7,500 with a monthly payment of $45-$50 for the new residents.
Date: March 1, 1953
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Resolution Certification from the Hoblitzelle Foundation]

Description: Document of a resolution certification from the Hoblitzelle Foundation regarding the selling of land to the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. 17.527 acres from the total 172.96 acres were released to the association. The mortgage for the land has been approved, with secretary Van Alen Hollomon signing the resolution.
Date: December 15, 1955
Creator: Hollomon, Van Alen
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Financial records of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association]

Description: Document of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association's finances of the loans for the redevelopment project. The money that was given by the Hoblitzelle Foundation included the costs of the land and the extension of the sewer and water line. The balance of the money is also present of the interest that has been paid and what still has to be paid back as well.
Date: 1950~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A contract between the City of Dallas and the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association]

Description: Document of the contract between the City of Dallas and the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. The contract regards what will be developed for the Hamilton Park project and the rights the association has for the development. The elected officials of Dallas approved and signed the contract as well as the secretary and president of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association.
Date: August 1, 1955
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association's annotated financial record]

Description: Document of a copy of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association's financial record. There are markings under the costs for the balance of the money the Hoblitzelle Foundation donated for the association's project. The record also states the newly constructed homes and the school in Hamilton Park as well as the remaining land in the area.
Date: 1950~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Message from Jerome K. Crossman to Lynn Harris]

Description: Document of a message from Jerome Crossman to Lynn Harris regarding a plaque at Hamilton Park. Due to Crossman having surgery, he was not able to go to Hamilton Park to check on the completion and hear about the recent news. Crossman also mentions Hoblitzelle's death and recognizes him and thanks Harris for contributing to the Hamilton Park project.
Date: May 15, 1964
Creator: Crossman, Jerome K.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The annual membership meeting of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association regarding the status of Hamilton Park]

Description: Document of the summary of the annual membership meeting of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. The meeting discussed the topics of the development status of Hamilton Park as well as the end of the terms for the board of directors. Unanimous reelections were made during the meeting in order to replace the five previous directors from the last three years.
Date: October 24, 1955
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The annual membership meeting of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association]

Description: Document of the annual membership meeting of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association that was called by the president, Jerome Crossman. The meeting discussed the topics regarding the formal opening ceremony of Hamilton Park and the plans to add more homes, which are under construction. The aspect that concluded the meeting was the election of the board of directors for the next three years.
Date: October 22, 1954
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Group Plans Integration Discussion]

Description: Clipping titled "Group Plans Integration Discussion" discusses a future meeting of the Dallas Citizens Interracial Association and the Texas Commission on Race Relations. The meeting will be about the desegregation of local schools with President Jerome K. Crossman and other elected officials. Mr.Crossman, Dr. Frederick Routh also voice their views on the topics of race relations and desegregation in other Texas cities.
Date: [1960..1970]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: 2 Groups Set Talks on Desegregation]

Description: Clipping of an article entitled, "2 Groups Set Talks On Desegregation," discussing the matters of desegregation during the meeting with the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association and the Texas Commission on race Relations. The president of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association speaks about how the desegregation of schools is voluntary and not motivated by emotion. Other men, such as Dr. Edwin Rippy, Dr. Frederick Routh, and Thomas Sutherland all had a say during the meeting.
Date: [1950..1970]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from M.K. Curry to Jerome K. Crossman, March 6, 1965]

Description: Letter from M.K. Curry to Jerome Crossman regarding the $20,000 check Crossman and the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association donated. Curry is highly grateful for the large financial contribution and is interested in continuing to work with the association. In order to display his thanks, Curry plans to create a plaque honoring the association's contribution and its members and tells Crossman that the construction of the library will start soon.
Date: March 6, 1965
Creator: Curry, M.K.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Thinking Out Loud]

Description: Clipping of Lynn Landrum's poem entitled, "Thinking Out Loud," featured on the Dallas Morning News. Landrum's poem exudes the message that racial segregation should be abolished and how every man should have an equal chance at life. She supports a hopeful life for everyone in society, rather than being in one with hate.
Date: January 24, 1955
Creator: Landrum, Lynn
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Community Challenge Is Met]

Description: Clipping of an article about the new Hamilton Park subdivision providing 700 homes for middle-income black people. After the completion of the project, Hamilton Park will be a representation of a Southwestern community with black people with many opportunities. Due to the end of the housing shortage, the Dallas population is improving as a healthier, more unified city that recognizes and conquers possible challenges in the community.
Date: October 6, 1953
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Ceremony Dedicates Home Area]

Description: Clipping of an article regarding the dedication ceremony of the new development of the Hamilton Park subdivision, a predominantly Black area. The article discusses the progress of the construction of the 600-700 homes in the 173-acre area. Prominent people, such as Jerome Crossman and other elected officials greet the audience and speak about the progress and prediction of when residents will be able to move into the new homes.
Date: [1950..1970]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Housing Group Deserves Praise]

Description: Clipping of an article regarding the thanks toward the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association and their efforts. Due to their efforts, they aided the housing shortage in Hamilton Park, a predominantly Black area. Although their project is successful, citizens of Dallas are hoping that the project can be completed quickly due to the steady efforts, and the president of the association, Jerome Crossman, has received a lot of credit due to his devotion.
Date: [1950..1970]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Home Project Nears Completion]

Description: Clipping of an article regarding the latest report from the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association's housing project. The association is making quick and steady progress on building the 700 homes in the 172-acre area, and the president of the association, Jerome Crossman, is organizing to contract with the city for improved utilities for the subdivision. The housing project will not only help one area but also aid the housing crisis in other Black communities in Dallas as well.
Date: [1950..1970]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: City Annexes Nine More Subdivisions]

Description: Clipping of an article regarding the City Council's decision to annex nine new residential subdivisions, including the original 173-acre area the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association plans to construct homes on. However, the subdivisions have to be annexed under the city's current policy of sharing the funds with the developers to improve the water and sewer lines. Due to the restrictions, the Council committee is looking into a new policy that will be more cost-efficient to annex the new a… more
Date: [1950..1970]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A message from Jerome K. Crossman to the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association]

Description: Document of a message from Jerome Crossman to members of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association regarding the Hamilton Park development. Crossman mentions the loan he has received from the Hoblitzelle Foundation to pay for the land, as well as from others for the extension of the water and sewer lines. He also notifies the members of what has been constructed, such as more homes, and the planning stages for the next step of the project.
Date: August 8, 1960
Creator: Crossman, Jerome K.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Hamilton Park After One Year of Operation]

Description: Clipping of an article written by J.W. Rice on The Call. Rice talks about the housing shortage in Hamilton Park and its effects after being operated by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association, with the report being issued by Jerome K. Crossman. The motivation was to build more houses in Hamilton Park, and how the incentive by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association was a success.
Date: February 11, 1955
Creator: Rice, J.W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Message from Jerome K. Crossman to Ben Wooten from the First National Bank in Dallas]

Description: Document of a letter from Jerome Crossman to Ben Wooten regarding the finances of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. Crossman mentions Wooten's financial advice about the loan from the Hoblitzelle Foundation, as well as others for the construction of water and sewer lines for Hamilton Park. After a meeting with the Board of Directors of the association, Crossman also states that Carl Collins would like to keep the finances private and would like Wooten's guidance on how to handle the… more
Date: October 22, 1964
Creator: Crossman, Jerome K.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: New Hamilton Park Addition will Be Dedicated Sunday]

Description: Clipping of a heading of the Dallas Star Post regarding the dedication of the Hamilton Park Addition. Due to being on the top of the newspaper, even above the title of the newspaper, it is a well-known and anticipated event in Dallas. The event is seen as a large part of the future development of Dallas and its people.
Date: October 3, 1953
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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