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[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

[The Process of the Hamilton Park Addition]

Description: Document of a description of the process and funds of the redevelopment of Hamilton Park by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. The project was planned in 1950 in regards to aid the housing shortage among Black communities in Dallas, and the project was in session in 1951. While the construction of homes was the main priority another was reconstructing the water and sewer lines; after the completion of both aspects, the association also plans to build shopping facilities as well.
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

[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

[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

[Letter from Harold G. Shank to Jerome K. Crossman, August 11, 1955]

Description: Document of a letter from Harold G. Shank to Jerome K. Crossman regarding the inclusion of a contract between the city of Dallas and the Dallas Citizens' Association. Shank states that Dallas has created copies of the new amendment for Crossman's and the association's files. He also mentions that the Copy of the City Council's approval of the amendment is also attached as well.
Date: August 11, 1955
Creator: Shank, Harold
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Certifications of resolutions for the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association]

Description: Document of the certification of resolutions for the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. The matter that needed to be resolved was the loan for the purchasing of the land for their development project. After the meeting, the issue was resolved so that president of the association, Jerome Crossman was the one who is able to authorize the purchases of lands for the project.
Date: 1953~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Dallas Interracial Corporation Notes Progress of Hamilton Park]

Description: Clipping of an article from The Star Post stating how the Dallas Interracial Corporation is noting the progress of Hamilton Park. One hundred and thirty homes are either fully built or being built in Hamilton Park, which was funded by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Corporation. The efforts of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Corporation solved the housing shortage in Hamilton Park, but they also seek to end housing shortages in other predominantly black areas.
Date: February 5, 1955
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Dallas Interracial Corporation Notes Progress of Hamilton Park Project]

Description: Clipping of an article from The Call mentioning the progress on the Hamilton Park project in Dallas. The Dallas Citizens' Interracial Corporation has funded the project to aid the housing shortage in Hamilton Park. They have built one hundred and thirty houses, and also plan to build eighty more; their motive is not only to fix the housing shortage in Hamilton Park but also other areas that are going through similar situations as well.
Date: February 4, 1955
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Rites Dedicate Housing Area]

Description: Clipping of an article from the Dallas Morning News regarding the houses that were built in Hamilton Park. Mayor R.L. Thornton Jr., along with prominent Black leaders and citizens joined together to celebrate the new houses that aim to end the housing shortage. The mayor is optimistic that Hamilton Park's new homes will create a city that will serve everyone and create a balanced environment in Dallas.
Date: May 3, 1954
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Dream Comes True For Happy Couple]

Description: Clipping of an article from the Dallas Morning News about a couple residing in one of the newly built homes in Hamilton Park. The couple is excited to be moving into their new home as they hoped to have a home of their own. A formal opening ceremony of the development of Hamilton Park is planned to be held to thank the contributions of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association that built an improved community in black neighborhoods that were dealing with housing shortages.
Date: May 2, 1954
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Formal Opening Today... Hamilton Park]

Description: Clipping of an advertisement of the open house events and ceremonies due to the new development in Hamilton Park. The advertisement states and shows pictures that the new homes are modern and have many amenities included in them. It also mentions that the homes were built for black families living in Dallas by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association.
Date: May 2, 1954
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: New Negro Housing Addition Formal Opening Set Sunday]

Description: Clipping of an article on the Dallas Daily Times Herald regarding the opening ceremony of the development of Hamilton Park. Jerome Crossman, the president of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association plans to build more homes in the 173-acre area after building fifty homes. The association has also built a three-mile-long sewer line along with improved gas, electricity, paving, and curving; other buildings, such as a shopping center, schools, and churches are also planned to be built.
Date: April 23, 1954
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Negro Housing Area Opens for Business]

Description: Clipping of an article from the Dallas Daily Times Herald regarding the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association new project that is now open for business after its initial proposal. More than three hundred people were dedicated to the construction of the project, much to the appreciation of Jerome Crossman and other elected officials of the association. The peak of the progress was after the two years of service from the members that created a strong foundation for the construction in Hamilton… more
Date: October 5, 1953
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: 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

[Clipping: Nonprofit Plan On Negro Homes Draw Praise On Housing Chief]

Description: Clipping of an article from the Daily Times Herald regarding the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association to build 600 homes for a Black neighborhood that is dealing with a housing shortage. Chief Albert M. Cole believes that the new addition was a great idea to fix the housing shortage for minorities due to his concern toward the problem. Mr. Cole and his administrative assistant, Neal Hardy, and other assistant and advisors plan to leave for Memphis, Tennessee to discuss the matter more thoro… more
Date: August 11, 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: Last 24 Hours in Dallas]

Description: Clipping of an article regarding the numerous recent news in Dallas from the last day. One of the news highlights in the article is boxed in red, which is about the new housing development where 600-700 homes were constructed on the 173-acre area on Forest Lane near Central Expressway that was sponsored by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. Other news includes the Texas restaurant Association's convention and the return of Benny Binion, a gambler known for evading income taxes.
Date: June 7, 1953
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: Group Plans Housing Sites For Negroes]

Description: Clipping of an article from the Dallas morning news regarding the disclosure of the Dallas Citizens' Association's housing project for Hamilton Park. After two years of construction, the houses are ready to be sold to residents and be individually owned. The president of the association, Jerome Crossman, is coming together with the Federal Housing Administration and the Veterans Administration to arrange loans for more construction of homes and improving the water, sewer lines, as well as stree… more
Date: June 7, 1953
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: 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: Group Tells Home Plans For Negroes]

Description: Clipping of an article from the Dallas Morning News regarding the housing project of Hamilton Park that is sponsored by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. The association aims to end the housing shortage by building 100 homes that are approved by the Federal Housing Administration and the Veterans Administration with prices ranging form $7000-$7500 for Black middle-class families. Another priority of the project is to improve the water and sewer lines, which are being planned by the … more
Date: March 1, 1953
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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