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Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill - Golden Wedding Anniversary

Description: Photograph of Tinora D. Williams, Tamars Deneane Williams, and Ollie Erma Hill-Bostic at a reception table. They are the granddaughters and daughter (Ollie Erma Hill-Bostic) of Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill, married October 7, 1933 in Creedmoor, TX celebrated their golden anniversary on Saturday, October 8, 1983. A reception was hosted by their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Austin, TX. They have 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchild… more
Date: October 8, 1983
Partner: Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum

Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill - Golden Wedding Anniversary

Description: Photograph of a young woman pinning a corsage on Mrs. Hill. Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill were married October 7, 1933 in Creedmoor, TX. The couple celebrated their golden anniversary on Saturday, October 8, 1983. A reception was hosted by their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Austin, TX. They have 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Date: October 8, 1983
Partner: Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum

Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill - Golden Wedding Anniversary

Description: Photograph of banquet tables set up for the fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill, who were married October 7, 1933 in Creedmoor, TX. The couple celebrated their golden anniversary on Sat, October 8, 1983. A reception was hosted by their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Austin, TX. They have 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Date: October 8, 1983
Partner: Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum

[Mitchell Family History]

Description: Research paper written by Laura M. Bailey about her ancestors and her grandmother, Laura, in particular. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1975.
Date: 1975
Creator: Bailey, Laura M.
Partner: Marfa Public Library

The Relation Between Love and Baeza

Description: Research paper written by Christy Baeza about her ancestors in Mexico. It covers the interesting story about the birth and life of Manuela Baeza. It includes family trees for the Baeza family and the Love family. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1975.
Date: 1975
Creator: Baeza, Christy
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Ebenezer Baptist Church - Men at Building Dedication

Description: Photograph of men signing contract for building the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Austin, TX on August 8, 1955. Included are (seated): U.S Fowler, Secretary of Trustee Board; Charles Fowler of Fowler Electric; Troy Ragland, Gemeral Contractor; J.D. Young of Young and Pratt, Heating Contractors; T.C. Calhoun, Chairman of Trustees; U.S. Gregg, Assistant Church Clerk; (standing): Robert L. Rowe, Pastor; W.B. Campbell, Church Treasurer; Walter J. Jones, Trustee and Building Committee Member; Perry Ed… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum

H.T. Kealing

Description: Portrait of a man, labeled "Prof. H. T. Kealing" in handwritten text at the bottom of the photograph. H.T. Kealing (1860 - 1918) was a principal, teacher, writer, editor, and distinguished Methodist Episcopal layman. He was among the first generation of blacks to attend school during the Reconstruction. Kealing Junior High School in Austin was named for him.
Date: unknown
Partner: Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum

Joshua West Sr. Contractor

Description: Photograph of a new home under construction; the building appears to be mostly finished, although the doors and windows are open. A man is visible inside the house and a ladder is propped against the roof to the right. A sign in front of the building lists Joshua West, Sr. as the contractor.
Date: unknown
Partner: Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum

Joshua West Sr. Contractor

Description: Photograph of a new home under construction. Seven men are posing outside, around the front door and a ladder is leaning against the room to the right. A sign in the yard names Joshua West, Sr. as the contractor.
Date: unknown
Partner: Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum

Joshua West Sr. Contractor

Description: Photograph of a new home under construction. Several men are standing in front of the house which is still only a frame. Two of the men appear to be working on the building and three others on the left of the photograph are looking at a piece of paper. A sign in the foreground lists Joshua West, Sr. as the contractor.
Date: unknown
Partner: Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum

Joshua West Sr. Contractor

Description: Photograph of a new home under construction by Joshua West, Sr., Contractor. Two men are working on the siding of the house while three others consult a paper. A wooden sawhorse and picnic table are visible in the foreground.
Date: unknown
Partner: Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum

Joshua West Sr. Contractor

Description: Photograph of a new home under construction. Five men are standing in front of the frame of the house, three of them are looking at a piece of paper. A sign in the foreground names Joshua West, Sr. as the contractor.
Date: unknown
Partner: Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum

Seniors Riding the Church Bus

Description: Photograph of seniors of First Baptist Church of Austin, Texas getting on the church bus. Three women are standing in front of a van with the passenger doors open; parts of the church name, address, and phone number are visible on the side of the van.
Date: unknown
Partner: Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum
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