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[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~
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Dr. Rippy Opposes Haste to Integrate]

Description: Clipping of an article by Robert Miller, entitled, "Dr, Rippy Opposes Haste to Integrate." Miller writes about the meeting that was sponsored by the Texas Commission on Race Relations and the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association about the integration in school systems. Dr. Edwin Rippy opposes integration and voices his personal opinions on how he is against the integration of schools during this time and believes that an objective view should be portrayed for this situation.
Date: [1950..1970]
Creator: Miller, Robert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
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[Clipping: Dr. Rippy To Speak on Integration]

Description: Clipping of an article entitled "Dr. Rippy To Speak on Integration," Dr. Rippy, the president of the Dallas School Board, states his opinions on the topic on the integration of schools during the meeting that was sponsored by the Texas Commission of Race Relations and the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. Other people who were present at the meeting include Dr. Frederick Routh, Dr. Jerome Crossman, Mrs. James Crate, John E. Mitchell Jr., Mayor R.L. Thornton, and others. The main motive … more
Date: [1950..1970]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
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[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: 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: Subdivision Site Obtained For Negroes]

Description: Clipping of an article regarding the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association's plans to build 700 homes for middle-class Black families in a 173-acre area that is dealing with a housing shortage. During the progress of the construction, the president of the association, Jerome Crossman, chooses not to disclose the location until completion. The operating budget is $10,000 from the association board of directors and construction is planned to be completed within several months.
Date: [1950..1970]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Negro Land Plan Favored]

Description: Clipping of an article written by Dennis Hoover regarding Jerome Crossman's plan to fix the housing crisis for Black people. A meeting was held for the plan, which displayed great support from other elected officials from Dallas, as they are all aware that many Black families do not have adequate housing. Director Arthur Kramer Jr. and Chamber Director John Higginbotham both believe that the only solution to aid the housing shortage in Black areas is to build more homes.
Date: [1950..1970]
Creator: Hoover, Dennis
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
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[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~
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Pageant Gown

Description: Design for pageant or festival gown. Colored sketch of white gown with expansive bell shaped skirt in multiple sections labeled to be made of different materials including tulle and satin. Oversized, structured neckline and shoulders. Small crown or hat on head. Fabric swatches and sequins attached to sketch.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Item Type: Refine your search to only Artwork
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening Dress

Description: Design for evening dress. Color sketch illustrates the front view of an A-line gown in wrapped design with asymmetric hem. Inserted or cummerbund waist. Wide neckline, waist and opening trimmed lace or embroidery; lower half of front opening appears trimmed in feathers. Designer's handwritten note at upper right of sketch.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Item Type: Refine your search to only Artwork
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pageant Gown

Description: Design for pageant or festival gown. Blue line sketch illustrates a gown with wide, structured shoulders trimmed with floral accents on the interior. Bell shaped skirt is trimmed with floral appliques and has inserted, fan shaped details around hem. Partial back view at right illustrates an elaborate matching train for the gown. Crown on model's head.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Item Type: Refine your search to only Artwork
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wedding Dress

Description: Design for wedding or evening dress. Color sketch illustrates the front view of a white dress with square neckline. Inserted pleats at left side of full length, A-line skirt. Designer's notes on sketch.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Item Type: Refine your search to only Artwork
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail Dress

Description: Design for cocktail or dinner dress. Color sketch illustrates the full length, front view of a purple dress with heavily beaded, asymmetric V-shaped neckline and elbow length sleeves. Waistline of knee length, straight skirt has high, V-shaped insert to left armscye.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
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Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pageant Gown

Description: Design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch in green and black illustrates circular structured shoulders and high neckline with wide pointed collar. Wide curled hip structure; long fitted sleeves. Fitted skirt with train. Oversized hat styled in same curled motif as gown. Designer's initials at foot of gown.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Item Type: Refine your search to only Artwork
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wedding Gown

Description: Design for wedding or pageant gown. Color sketch illustrates front and back views of white gown with applique border trim. Strapless neckline wraps around to back and across skirt. Gathered underskirt.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Item Type: Refine your search to only Artwork
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pageant Gown

Description: Signed design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch illustrates full length view of white gown with pink accents. Bell shaped skirt shows overlay of folds with pink undersides; bands gather at center front. Dress is trimmed with a line of graduated bows from skirt up to neckline. Pink gathered petticoat exposed at hem. Model is wearing a headpiece in bow design matching bows on gown. Designer's signature at hem of gown.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Item Type: Refine your search to only Artwork
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wedding Gown

Description: Design for wedding gown. Color sketch illustrates the front and back views of a white gown with A-line skirt. V-shaped neckline; bodice is crossed with embellished accent which meets at point of neckline. Deep V-shaped back is trimmed to match the front; trim extends down center back hips. Long, straight sleeves. Juliet style cap on veil.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Item Type: Refine your search to only Artwork
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening Dress

Description: Design for evening dress. Color sketch illustrates full, back view of dress with deep V-shaped, heavily embellished neckline. Full length, column style skirt is accented at back side panels which wrap to front.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Item Type: Refine your search to only Artwork
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Signed design for dress. Color sketch illustrates the full length front view of a dress in yellow with cutout bands and beaded trim. High rounded neckline; below knee length. Bracelet length sleeves with matching beaded cutouts. Matching hat on model's head. Designer's signature at model's feet.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Item Type: Refine your search to only Artwork
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail Ensemble

Description: Design for cocktail or dinner skirt ensemble. Color sketch illustrates the full length, front view of a ensemble with a tunic inspired blouse with asymmetric hemline, bracelet length sleeves, wide rounded neckline and scrolled accent down left side. Scroll detail continues into wrapped, knee length skirt.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Item Type: Refine your search to only Artwork
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening Gown

Description: Design for evening gown. Colored sketch of light gray gown with deep V-shaped neckline and floral accents on shoulders. Peplum detail at hips trimmed in floral accents matching shoulders. Full gathered skirt with sheer top layer.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Item Type: Refine your search to only Artwork
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening Dress

Description: Design for evening dress. Color sketch illustrates the full length, front view of column style dress with curved, strapless neckline. Curved, embellished detail at left side matches right side detail curving into gathered, trumpet shaped left side hem. Designer's handwritten note at right states: "embroidered / with gold beads".
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli
Item Type: Refine your search to only Artwork
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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