Announcement for the reception when the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) honored Ernestine Thompson with the Community Service Award at the W.H. Passon Historical Society on May 21, 2006. Ernestine collected artifacts for the Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum.
Photograph of men signing contract for building the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Austin, TX on August 8, 1955. Included are (seated): U.S Fowler, Secretary of Trustee Board; Charles Fowler of Fowler Electric; Troy Ragland, Gemeral Contractor; J.D. Young of Young and Pratt, Heating Contractors; T.C. Calhoun, Chairman of Trustees; U.S. Gregg, Assistant Church Clerk; (standing): Robert L. Rowe, Pastor; W.B. Campbell, Church Treasurer; Walter J. Jones, Trustee and Building Committee Member; Perry Edmondson, Chairman of Deacon Board and Building Committee; C.H. Walker, Trustee; G.B. Arnold, Trustee.
Exterior photograph of the Fannie Mae Caldwell Elementary School in Round Rock, TX. The school is named for Fannie Mae Caldwell, a long-time educator in Pflugerville, TX.
Photograph of the exterior of the Fanny Mae Caldwell Elementary School in Round Rock, TX. The school is named for Fanny Mae Caldwell, a long-time educator in Pflugerville, TX.
The bulletin from the funeral service for Fanny Mae Tyson Caldwell at St. John Regular Baptist Association Tabernacle. Mrs. Caldwell was a long-time educator in Pflugerville, TX. Included in the bulletin are: one of her favorite poems, "The House by the Side of the Road", the order of the service, her obituary, a Litany of Gratitude in her honor, and a family tribute.
Photograph of the historic bell from the old building at 14th and Red River Streets. Once in a belfry, it is currently atop the bulletin showcase at 4805 Heflin Lane in Austin, TX.
Photograph of a group of members of First Baptist Church outside a restaurant. They are posed in two rows with several women sitting on a bench and others standing behind them.
Photograph of a large group of church members attending the Sunday School picnic at Onion Creek on July 4, 1927. Most of the people are arranged in a large semicircle and others are standing on top of buses directly behind them.
Photograph of the faculty of the Gregory School in 1911. They are standing in a line outside of a building. Handwritten text at the bottom says, "Days gone by...?"
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.
Photograph of a new home under construction; the building appears to be mostly finished, although the doors and windows are open. A man is visible inside the house and a ladder is propped against the roof to the right. A sign in front of the building lists Joshua West, Sr. as the contractor.
Photograph of a new home under construction. Seven men are posing outside, around the front door and a ladder is leaning against the room to the right. A sign in the yard names Joshua West, Sr. as the contractor.
Photograph of a new home under construction. Several men are standing in front of the house which is still only a frame. Two of the men appear to be working on the building and three others on the left of the photograph are looking at a piece of paper. A sign in the foreground lists Joshua West, Sr. as the contractor.
Photograph of a new home under construction by Joshua West, Sr., Contractor. Two men are working on the siding of the house while three others consult a paper. A wooden sawhorse and picnic table are visible in the foreground.
Photograph of a new home under construction. Five men are standing in front of the frame of the house, three of them are looking at a piece of paper. A sign in the foreground names Joshua West, Sr. as the contractor.
Letter from State Senator of District 14 Gonzalo Barrientos, supporting First Baptist Church on its project to record their history as the oldest Baptist church for African- Americans.
Photograph of a large group of people, posing for a portrait; Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill are sitting in the center and twelve people are standing in a semi-circle behind them. Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill were married October 7, 1933 in Creedmoor, TX. The couple celebrated their golden anniversary on Saturday, October 8, 1983. A reception was hosted by their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Austin, TX. They have 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill admiring their anniversary wedding cake; they were married October 7, 1933 in Creedmoor, TX and celebrated their golden anniversary on Saturday, October 8, 1983. A reception was hosted by their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Austin, TX. They have 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill sharing the wedding cake for their anniversary. They were married October 7, 1933 in Creedmoor, TX and celebrated their golden anniversary on Saturday, October 8, 1983. A reception was hosted by their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Austin, TX. They have 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Photograph of Tinora D. Williams, Tamars Deneane Williams, and Ollie Erma Hill-Bostic at a reception table. They are the granddaughters and daughter (Ollie Erma Hill-Bostic) of Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill, married October 7, 1933 in Creedmoor, TX celebrated their golden anniversary on Saturday, October 8, 1983. A reception was hosted by their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Austin, TX. They have 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Photograph of a young woman pinning a corsage on Mrs. Hill. Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill were married October 7, 1933 in Creedmoor, TX. The couple celebrated their golden anniversary on Saturday, October 8, 1983. A reception was hosted by their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Austin, TX. They have 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Photograph of banquet tables set up for the fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill, who were married October 7, 1933 in Creedmoor, TX. The couple celebrated their golden anniversary on Sat, October 8, 1983. A reception was hosted by their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Austin, TX. They have 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Portrait of Bro. and Sis. John Patterson standing in a gazebo; they were married March 7, 1950, celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary Reception and Dinner at the Austin Hotel.
Photograph of seniors of First Baptist Church of Austin, Texas getting on the church bus. Three women are standing in front of a van with the passenger doors open; parts of the church name, address, and phone number are visible on the side of the van.
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