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[Program: Musical Recital featuring John McCormack]

Program for a musical performance, featuring singer John McCormack, with assistance from Lauri Kennedy (cellist) and Edwin Schneider (pianist), presented by D. L. Whittle, held on a February 1st, at 8:15 p.m., at Fair Park Auditorium in Dallas. Also includes advertisements for upcoming events at Fair Park Auditorium.

Date: 1920~/1939~

Item Type: Pamphlet

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Photograph of Hall of Negro Life at Texas Fair]

Photograph of a multi-story, windowless building with two dark, open entrances at the front center of the building and a lard concrete driving leading to a street. A circular symbol or image lays on the face of the building, below 3-D letters that say "Hall of Negro Life." There are benches scattered around the edge of the drive, and a tall flagpole bearing the American Flag. There are two pairs of men and women walking towards the entrances from the street that runs diagonal to the building. A… more

Date: 1936

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Letter from Moon Jim to Miss Corner, June 14, 1943]

Letter from Moon Jim to Miss Corner discussing Miss Corner's letter to him, life in the air force as a non-commissioned officer during World War II, and writing letters to two people named Harry and Willie. He also mentions possibly transferring to the 322nd squad (which he calls the "Negro squad"), planning a trip to Dallas and hoping to see her.

Date: June 14, 1943

Creator: Jim, Moon

Item Type: Letter

Location: 37.163708 -97.033443

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Program: Coryell County Centennial, May 1954]

Souvenir program for the Coryell County Centennial celebration, held by the Gatesville Chamber of Commerce, from May 6-9, 1954, in Gatesville, Texas. Includes the history of Coryell County with photographs and illustrations, details of events held during the centennial, and advertisements from local businesses.

Date: 1954-05~

Creator: The Gatesville Messenger

Item Type: Pamphlet

Location: 31.434940 -97.750589

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell