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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~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
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: 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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: City Council Action Planned On Subdivision Annexations]

Description: Clipping of an article from the Dallas Morning News regarding the topic of the areas Dallas will annex and how the annexation policy will be under consideration by the City Council. The largest area that will be annexed is a 172-acre Black subdivision that the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association is sponsoring to develop new homes. Some councilmen have requested annexation, while others have been questioning the motives due to the possible costs of utilities from the annexation of new subdi… more
Date: August 23, 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: 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
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

[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

[Clipping: Many Citizens To Speak On Ceremonial Program]

Description: Clipping of an article regarding a dedication event for Jerome Crossman, president of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association, who played a significant role in the construction of the Hamilton Park project. The formal celebration will have Mayor R.L. Thornton who is representing the city of Dallas while Fred Florence will represent the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. The opening of the newly developed Hamilton Park will be a historical mark for the housing shortage crisis that wa… more
Date: [1950..1970]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Dallas Homes Subdivision Named For Dr. R.T. Hamilton: Contracts Signed]

Description: Clipping of an article regarding the signing of two contracts signed by Jerome Crossman about the installation of new water lines and new sewer installation, respectively. Both of the contracts were commemorated to Dr. R.T. Hamilton, a physician and civil worker in Dallas. The new development was named after Dr. R.T. Hamilton due to his immense contribution to the city, and the Hamilton Park project will contribute to the improvement of the city of Dallas.
Date: [1950..1970]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: No Decline In Housing Costs Seen]

Description: Clipping of an article regarding how there is no decline to be seen in the housing costs in the newly built homes in Dallas. John M. Dickerman, the executive director of the National Association of Home Builders, stated that due to the advances in building materials, prices in housing increased, excluding lumber. Although building materials and infrastructure have advanced, the aspect that should be considered more closely is that Dallas is quickly developing metropolitan area, which will incre… more
Date: [1950..1970]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Leader Requests Outside Aid In Buying Land for Negro Homes]

Description: Clipping of an article regarding how the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association will find private industries to finance the land for their housing project to aid the housing crisis for Black people. A meeting was held by various elected officials in Dallas to discuss how many homes should be constructed in order to provide living conditions rather than merely building more homes. Jerome Crossman, the president of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association concludes that they are several tho… more
Date: [1950..1970]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
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

[Loan Information for the purchase of land for Hamilton Park Addition]

Description: Document of the financing and loan records for Hamilton Park Addition. The records contain the information for the purchase of land its expenses, such as funds that went into the construction of the sewer and water lines. Other finances include the records of contributions of the project that were more than $100 as well as tax exemption forms for the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association.
Date: 1953~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
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: Negro Housing Plan Approved]

Description: Clipping of an article regarding how the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association's plan to construct more homes for predominantly Black homes has been approved. The plan gained positive feedback as the construction of the new homes means that it will aid in the housing shortage in Black areas in Dallas. The chairman of the association, M.J. Norrell is planning to appoint subcommittees in order to study the racial issues during the project to gain more knowledge of the housing crisis as well.
Date: August 1950
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Interracial Group Asks Annexation For Negro Area]

Description: Clipping of an article regarding the Hamilton Park Addition that is sponsored by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association to aid the housing crisis for Black people. The association plans to build 700 homes, a shopping village, churches, and schools, and the president of the association, Jerome Crossman, is currently negotiating contracts for construction. Crossman also states that annexation is necessary for the project due to the restrictions in the area from the Federal Housing Administr… more
Date: [1950..1970]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
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

[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

[Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association]

Description: Document of the minutes of the meeting between the Board of the Directors of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. The meeting discussed the aspects regarding the loans for the association to buy the land for their housing development project. President of the association, Jerome Crossman, is planned to enter the land contracts as well as purchase them on behalf of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association.
Date: June 1, 1953
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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