Descriptive Summary
Texas African-American Heritage Organization,
Inc.
Williams, David A. (David Alvernon), 1925-
Texas African-American Heritage
Organization, Inc., Records
1938-2003 (bulk
1960-1967, 1980-1990)
Materials are written in English.
90-201; 90-231; 90-281; 91-198; 2003-155
4 ft., 6 in.
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The
University of Texas at Austin
The Texas African-American Heritage
Organization, Inc., Records, 1938, 1960-1967, 1978-1990, 2003, contains posters,
administrative files, biographical sketches, sound recordings, photographs, and
printed material about African-American Texans. The Texas African-American Heritage
Organization, Inc., formerly known as Black Texans Historical Society, promotes the
cultural preservation and cultural development of African-American
Texans.
Historical Note
The Texas African-American Heritage Organization, Inc., formerly known as Black
Texans Historical Society, was founded by Dr. David A. Williams in 1987. The
corporation supports charitable, cultural, artistic, and educational organizations
that promotes the cultural preservation and cultural development of African-American
Texans.
Scope and Contents
The Texas African-American Heritage Organization, Inc., Records, 1938, 1960-1967,
1978-1990, 2003, contains posters, administrative files, biographical sketches,
sound recordings, photographs, and printed material about African-American
Texans.
Access Restrictions
Use of audio material by appointment only; please contact sound archivist.
Use Restrictions
Unrestricted use.
Index Terms
Subjects (Persons)
Williams, David A. (David Alvernon), 1925- --
Archives.
Craig, Isaac Arnold, Jr.
Curry-Jones, Beulah Agnes.
Franklin, John Hope, 1915-2009
Gilbert, E. Marie
Hamilton, Jeff
Kirk, W. Astor
Kirk, Willie Mae
McDonald, Thaddeus
Moss, Emma Lee
Simond, Ada DeBlanc
Sims, Dolores
Starks, Maggie
Taylor, John Q., Sr.
Wilson, Juanita
Subjects (Organizations)
Texas African-American Heritage Organization, Inc. --
Archives.
Marshal Carver High School
Prairie View A & M University
Subjects
African Americans -- Texas -- History.
Slaves -- Emancipation -- Texas -- History.
Holidays -- Texas -- History.
African American churches -- Texas.
African Americans -- Religion.
African Americans -- Education.
African American -- Societies, etc.
Places
Texas -- History.
Preferred Citation
Texas African-American Heritage Organization, Inc., Records, 1938-2003 (bulk
1960-1967, 1980-1990), Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of
Texas at Austin.
Separated Material
Some material has been separated to the Artifact Collection.
Related Material
See also the Banks (Wilette Rutherford) Papers, Black History
Collection, Black Texas
Women Archive, Field
Foundation Archives, and Rhone Family
Papers.
Detailed Description of the Papers
Inventory:
2.325/F68
Hall of Fame:
Biographical Files:
Anderson, Marcellus J., Sr.
Berry, Charles A., Jr.
Blair, Fred
Boyd, C. dé Shun
Campbell, Earl
Clayborn, Isadore J.
Craig, Algerene M. Akins
Craig, Issac Arnold, Jr.
Curry-Jones, Beulah A.
Delco, Wilhemina R
DeWitty, Virgie Carrington
Dilworth, H. Clay
Dorham, Kenny
Douglas, Fredrick
Drisdale, Willie (Bill), Jr.
Dutton, Harold V., Jr.
Evans, Larry Q.
Fontaine, Jacob III
Franklin, Ermant
Frye, Mrs. Pearl Ann Thompson
Gaines, Holart Leroy
Gilbert, E. Marie
Gilber, Robert L.
Givens, Ron D.
Graves, Curtis M.
Griffin, Clifton
Griffin, Rev. Marvin C.
Harden, Ada
Harrison, David A.
Harrison, Emma L.
Herold, Bishop
Hooker, Eric H.
Houston, Eld. W. B.
Hudson, Samuel W. III
Hunter, Mrs. Martha Mary “Peggy” Branch
2.325/F69
Jackson, Esther Rowena
Johnson, Eddie Bernice
Jordan, Barbara
Katric, Albert Stewert
Kirk, W. Astor
Kirk, Willie Mae
Larry, Jerold H.
Leaks, Roosevelt
Leroy, Moses
Malcolm X, 1925-1965, revolutionary
McAdams, J. C.
McDaniel, Myra
Midland Honorees
Moore, Ruth Mae
Morgan, Warren W.
Mosley, Velma
Pierre, Percy A.
Pitre, Merline
Price, Albert J.
Raibon, Larkin Adolphus
Rand, E. W.
Robertson, Annie
Sadler, James B.
Simond, Ada De Blanc
Stamp, Doris Miller
Sterling, Ronald R., Sr.
Stokes, Rembert E.
Sutton, Lou Nelle
Terry, Robert J.
Thompson, Senfronia
Tillis, Fredrick C.
Tubman, Harriet
Tyler Honorees
Urdy, Charles E.
Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915, educator and spokesman
Washington, Craig Anthony
Whilite, Doris M.
White, Reuben G.
White, Walter, 1893-1955, civil rights leader
Wicks, Laurence V.
Williams, F. N.
Wilson, Onie Mae
Wilson, Ron
Institution files:
Aycock High School
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Full Gospel Holy Temple Church
Little Zion Baptist Church
Mt. Zion Baptist theme: The Power of a Praying Church
St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church
The Third Cultural and Historical Appreciation for Black Texans in East Texas area
2.325/F70
Dr. David Williams papers:
Biographical file
Literary productions
Research files
2.325/F71
Administrative records:
Black Texans Historical Society Newsletter
Charter
Clippings and news articles
Correspondence
Degree certificate
Juneteenth in McKinney, Texas
Juneteenth programs
Letters received, 1987
Newsletters of other institutions
Press releases
Programs
State conventions
Texas Department of Agriculture salutes the Black Texans Cultural Museum and Hall of Fame
2.325/F72
Ephemera
2.325/F73
Sound recordings:
Bishop College, How date, May 27, 1984
Brownwood Final After Lunch, April 29, 1989
Divine Measurement, Rev. Jesse Jackson, April 25, 1984
Dr. Allix James, May 5, 1960, Minister’s Institute address #8, Devotion, D. E. Johnson
Dr. G. C. Taylor; Dr. Ellison; Dr. Lunette Saine, institute 1963; L. K. Williams minister, institute, 1963, Bishop College
Dr. Harold King, Fools Decision
Dr. Kelsey, sermon, May 2, 1963
General morning session, Common, April 29, 1989
Miles Jones, Micah 6:8
Minister’s Institute, sermon; Dr. T. M. Chambers, May 1, 1963
Minister’s Institute, sermon by Rev. C. C. Harper, May 2, 1963; address summation, Dr. Kelsey, May 3, 1963; Dr. G. C. Taylor, sermon, May 3, 1963
Morning service, Rev. Elliot Mason?. Is my Vocation in keeping with God’s Purpose for Humane Life, gen. 1:26-28, 2 Cor. 5:17-18, Henderson, God’s World Book of Gen.
Religious emphasis Services, April 1965
Religious service at Bishop College May 26, 1966; Morning service, sermon by Rev. J. Cestine Jackson, Evening service: A Devotion by Rev. Eddie J. Barnes, B Women’s Keynote Address, Mrs. Mary O’Ross, Ministers keynote address, by Rev. Shelby Rooks, singing by congregation, led by Rev. L. F. Harden
Responsive reading: Dr. M. J. Banks, music Bishop choir, sermon address, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Centennial Celebration, 1980
Sermon, Rev. R. J. Lowe; addresses, Dr. F. G. Sampson, Carl P. Collons, 1963
Soundtrack for Black religion show, Black Spectrum, moderator, Marie Gilbert, August 6, 1989, radio station, KLBJ 590 AM
State convention, Brownwood, Adams County Community Center, April 29, 1989
T. M. Chambers and Key Note Women’s speaker, Mrs. Lammarr, April 27, 1967
Thanks for being the guest of KLBJ, moderator, Maria Gilbert, May 29, 1990, radio station, KLBJ 590 AM
Thanks, Dr. Williams, for being the guest of KLB, radio station, KLBJ 590 AM
Youth Night Worship service, Rev. Freddie Clark, April 23, 1984
2.325/F74
54th annual minister’s keynote address: Is All Power Engaged: Dr. Evans Crawford April 24, 1984
Assorted tapes and reels, 1978-1989
2.325/F75
Publications, 1973-1989, undated
3T111
Photographs, 1938, undated
3T113
Photographs, 1981-1989, undated
2.325/V58
Posters
2.116/OD1223b
Posters