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[Letterhead for Ahavath Sholom Ladies Cemetery Society]

Description: Blank sheet of stationery with letterhead for the Ahavath Sholom Ladies Cemetery Society listing the names of the president and three vice presidents in the upper-left corner and the treasurer and secretary with address in the upper-right corner. The name of the organization is written in cursive at the top of the page with the text "We meet at the Hebrew Institute, 819 Taylor Street" above blank lines to add the date, pre-printed with "19__."
Date: 19XX
Creator: Ahavath Sholom Ladies Cemetery Society
Partner: Fort Worth Jewish Archives

Year Book 1929-1930 Alphin Charity and Art Club

Description: Yearbook of the Alphin Art and Charity Club including brief information about the group, a list of activities from the club meetings, membership for club committees, and a member directory. There is a handwritten list of financial transactions after the last page for 1929 and a page inserted at the front lists phone numbers for the members of the Sick Committee.
Date: 1929~
Creator: Alphin Art and Charity Club
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Flyer for Bicentennial "Spiritual Awakenings" Events]

Description: Flyer promoting "Spiritual Happenings" to celebrate the American bicentennial and promote Black culture. Two events are listed: a soul music festival in the Will Rogers Auditorium, and a spiritual jubilee in the Fort Worth Convention Center.
Date: Spring 1976
Creator: Black Citizens Concerned with the Bicentennial
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

The New 1957 Fort Worth Church Guide

Description: Directory of Black churches in the Fort Worth area with photographs, addresses, congregation sizes, and short histories and descriptions. The churches are organized alphabetically, by denomination, with a table of contents on page 2.
Date: 1957~
Creator: Cook and Royal Advertising Agency
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

Deliverer Life Insurance Company

Description: Booklet providing information about the Deliverer Life Insurance Company, one of the first life insurance companies for Black people in Fort Worth. It includes background about the establishment of the company; a list of employees with portraits and information about affiliations and experience; and a table of insurance premiums sorted by age.
Date: 1955~
Creator: Deliverer Life Insurance Company
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

Fort Worth Association of Women's Clubs Fiftieth Anniversary Observance

Description: Program for the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Fort Worth Association of Women's Clubs including a short history of the club, formed for regional African American women's clubs, and a short itinerary of events held for the celebration. Also featured are photographs of local clubs alongside felicitations and local advertisements.
Date: 1967
Creator: Fort Worth Association of Women's Clubs
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

I. M. Terrell High School All Student Class Reunion

Description: Program for the I. M. Terrell High School All Student Class Reunion, held in the Hotel Americana in Fort Worth, Texas, from August 20 to August 22, 1982. It includes background information, a list of congratulatory letters from major politicians, an itinerary of events, a list of former students and faculty, advertisements, and photographs.
Date: August 1982
Creator: I.M. Terrell High School Reunion. Souvenir Book Committee.
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Check to Turner and Dingee]

Description: Personal check from the Fraternal Bank & Trust Co. of Fort Worth, made out to Turner and Dingee for $25.10 and signed by William McDonald.
Date: March 2, 1942
Creator: McDonald, WIlliam Madison
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Check to Ure Drug Store]

Description: Personal check from the Fraternal Bank & Trust Co. of Fort Worth, made out to Ure Drug Store for $4.25 and signed by William McDonald for the purchase of cigars. McDonald was a cigar aficionado.
Date: June 5, 1944
Creator: McDonald, WIlliam Madison
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Program for "Battle Stars and Battle Scars of the Black Man in America" Event]

Description: Program for a "Spiritual Jubilee" event held during the national bicentennial in Fort Worth, Texas, titled "Battle Stars and Battle Scars of the Black Man in America". Featured in the program is an overview of Black literature and folk music, related events, and an itinerary of songs to be performed during the event.
Date: 1976
Creator: Sojourner Truth Players, Inc.
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society
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