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Nancy Mahalia Colemen Thomas

Description: Portrait of Nanacy Mahalia Coleman Thomas. She was born a slave on August 1, 1860; married Jerry Thomas in 1879; was converted, baptized, and joined Ebenzer Baptist Church in 1883; became president of the Home Woman's Mission Society #4 in 1918 - 1930; she died on December 12, 1938.
Date: unknown
Partner: Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum

H.T. Kealing

Description: Portrait of a man, labeled "Prof. H. T. Kealing" in handwritten text at the bottom of the photograph. H.T. Kealing (1860 - 1918) was a principal, teacher, writer, editor, and distinguished Methodist Episcopal layman. He was among the first generation of blacks to attend school during the Reconstruction. Kealing Junior High School in Austin was named for him.
Date: unknown
Partner: Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum

First Baptist Church - Usher Board 2

Description: Photograph of a group of ushers from First Baptist Church. The group includes eight women and five men standing in two rows. They appear to be wearing matching outfits. This is Usher Board 2 at First Baptist Church in Austin around 1930.
Date: 1930
Partner: Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum

First Baptist Church - Group 2

Description: Photograph of a group of women from First Baptist Church. The women in the first row are seated in chairs and the women in the back row are standing. When First Baptist Church was at it's 14th and Red River Streets location in 1930, Rev. Levi Stanmore selected 10 groups to discuss, review the survey given to them, and at a later date give their group reports to him about "considering a New Church". This is Group 2.
Date: 1930
Partner: Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum

William Ross, His family, and His Tailoring Business

Description: Photo of William Ross and his family. The group is posed together around a bench. Title: The History of William Ross and His Tailoring Business. Short biography of the business of William Ross an Austin, TX tailor. Image of the Ross family business. Title: Giant Oaks From Little Acorns Grow: The William Ross Story. A biography of William Ross.
Date: unknown
Partner: Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum
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