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[Loan Information for the purchase of land for Hamilton Park Addition]
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.
[Loan Information for the purchase of land for Hamilton Park Addition]
Document of the purchased loans and other correlated expenses, such as the construction and sewer lines for the Hamilton Park Addition. Other financial contributions that are greater than $100 from others are also recorded in the financial statement. The tax exemption forms for the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association are filed in as well.
[Message from Jerome K. Crossman to Ben Wooten from the First National Bank in Dallas]
Document of a letter from Jerome Crossman to Ben Wooten regarding the finances of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. Crossman mentions Wooten's financial advice about the loan from the Hoblitzelle Foundation, as well as others for the construction of water and sewer lines for Hamilton Park. After a meeting with the Board of Directors of the association, Crossman also states that Carl Collins would like to keep the finances private and would like Wooten's guidance on how to handle the money.
[Message from Jerome K. Crossman to John E. Mitchell Jr. from the First National Bank in Dallas]
Document of a message from Jerome Crossman to John E. Mitchell Jr. regarding the loan from the Hoblitzelle Foundation to pay for the redevelopment of the Hamilton Park. Crossman states that he has discussed the financial matters with the Board of Directors of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association, but Carl Collins requested that the matters do not become publicized. Crossman also asks for guidance from Mitchell as well as approval for the handling of the funds.
[The Process of the Hamilton Park Addition]
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.
[Message from Jerome K. Crossman to Lynn Harris]
Document of a message from Jerome Crossman to Lynn Harris regarding a plaque at Hamilton Park. Due to Crossman having surgery, he was not able to go to Hamilton Park to check on the completion and hear about the recent news. Crossman also mentions Hoblitzelle's death and recognizes him and thanks Harris for contributing to the Hamilton Park project.
[A message from Jerome K. Crossman to the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association]
Document of a message from Jerome Crossman to members of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association regarding the Hamilton Park development. Crossman mentions the loan he has received from the Hoblitzelle Foundation to pay for the land, as well as from others for the extension of the water and sewer lines. He also notifies the members of what has been constructed, such as more homes, and the planning stages for the next step of the project.
[Clipping: Toward New Bishop Library]
Clipping of an article from the Dallas News, newspaper from April 1, 1965. The title of the clipping, "Toward New Bishop Library," is about a check worth $20,000 is presented to Dr. Milton K. Curry, the president of Bishop College by Jerome Crossman, the president of the Dallas Citizens Interracial Association, for a new library on the campus.
[Letter from Carl P. Collins to Jerome K. Crossman, March 1, 1965]
Letter from Carl P. Collins to thank Jerome K. Crossman for the $20,000 check from the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association for the funding of the Bishop College Development Campaign. The letter will also be sent to architect, Donald Kleinschmidt in order to instruct him to create a plaque. After the plaque has been made, it is planned to be placed at the newly constructed library that will be completed soon.
[Letter from M.K. Curry to Jerome K. Crossman, March 6, 1965]
Letter from M.K. Curry to Jerome Crossman regarding the $20,000 check Crossman and the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association donated. Curry is highly grateful for the large financial contribution and is interested in continuing to work with the association. In order to display his thanks, Curry plans to create a plaque honoring the association's contribution and its members and tells Crossman that the construction of the library will start soon.
[Letter from Jerome K. Crossman to Carl P. Collins, February 22, 1965]
Letter from Jerome K. Crossman to Carl P. Collins regarding an exchange of money. Crossman has sent Collins a $20,000 check from the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association to fund the construction of the browsing area in a library Collins plans to build. The money is a gift from the association and Crossman wants Collins to recognize the association and the Board of Directors on the plaque. The Board of Directors includes the elected officials and prominent members of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association.
[Meeting Minutes for the Board of Directors and Advisory Council]
Document of the record of the first meeting between the board of directors and the advisory council of the Dallas Citizens' Interrracial Association. The meeting discussed the plan to build more housing on more sites that have a housing shortage as well as the finances. After the speeches from the elected officials, a general discussion about the present and future programs within the association were suggested.
[Letter from Harold G. Shank to Jerome K. Crossman, August 11, 1955]
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.
[Resolution Certification from the Hoblitzelle Foundation]
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.
[A contract between the City of Dallas and the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association]
Document of the contract between the City of Dallas and the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. The contract regards what will be developed for the Hamilton Park project and the rights the association has for the development. The elected officials of Dallas approved and signed the contract as well as the secretary and president of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association.
[Letter from Jerome K. Crossman to members of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association, January 21, 1955]
Letter from the president of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association to the members of the association regarding the finances from the Hamilton Park project. He writes to the members about the dedication and opening ceremonies of the newly developed Hamilton Park and how the purchases of the project have been paid. Crossman also notes that they have sold land to the Richardson Independent School District and the development is currently in development, but his plans to build a shopping village have not started construction yet but will be resolved soon. The letter also has an attachment of the financial statement of their receipts and expenses from all of their projects.
[Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association]
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.
[Loan agreement of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association]
Document of the loan agreement of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. The loan will be used for the sewer and water line extension for the redevelopment of a Black neighborhood that is going through a housing shortage. Terms and conditions are also stated on the agreement for the scheduling of the construction and reimbursement of the expenses.
[Certifications of resolutions for the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association]
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.
[Clipping: Thinking Out Loud]
Clipping of Lynn Landrum's poem entitled, "Thinking Out Loud," featured on the Dallas Morning News. Landrum's poem exudes the message that racial segregation should be abolished and how every man should have an equal chance at life. She supports a hopeful life for everyone in society, rather than being in one with hate.
[Clipping: Group Plans Integration Discussion]
Clipping titled "Group Plans Integration Discussion" discusses a future meeting of the Dallas Citizens Interracial Association and the Texas Commission on Race Relations. The meeting will be about the desegregation of local schools with President Jerome K. Crossman and other elected officials. Mr.Crossman, Dr. Frederick Routh also voice their views on the topics of race relations and desegregation in other Texas cities.
[Clipping: Hamilton Park After One Year of Operation]
Clipping of an article written by J.W. Rice on The Call. Rice talks about the housing shortage in Hamilton Park and its effects after being operated by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association, with the report being issued by Jerome K. Crossman. The motivation was to build more houses in Hamilton Park, and how the incentive by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association was a success.
[Clipping: Dr. Rippy Opposes Haste to Integrate]
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.
[Clipping: 2 Groups Set Talks on Desegregation]
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.
[Clipping: Dr. Rippy To Speak on Integration]
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 of the meeting was to improve race relations among various racial groups.
[Clipping: Hamilton Park Homes Prove Popular with Dallas Negroes]
Clipping of an article about how the newly built homes at Hamilton Park are popular within the Black population in Dallas. The construction of the new homes was funded by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. All of the houses have been sold, excluding the two model homes; this plan, found by Jerome Crossman, solved the housing shortage in Hamilton Park, and the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association plans to make eighty more homes.
[Clipping: Dallas Interracial Corporation Notes Progress of Hamilton Park]
Clipping of an article from The Star Post stating how the Dallas Interracial Corporation is noting the progress of Hamilton Park. One hundred and thirty homes are either fully built or being built in Hamilton Park, which was funded by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Corporation. The efforts of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Corporation solved the housing shortage in Hamilton Park, but they also seek to end housing shortages in other predominantly black areas.
[Clipping: Notes Progress Of Hamilton Subdivision]
Clipping of an article from the Dallas Express regarding the development of the Hamilton subdivision. The article explains how the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association is a non-profit organization and mentioning President Jerome Crossman and other notable Dallas leaders. The Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association had funded to build one hundred and thirty homes, which solved the housing shortage in Hamilton Park and their plans to fix the housing shortage in other black neighborhoods.
[Clipping: Dallas Interracial Corporation Notes Progress of Hamilton Park Project]
Clipping of an article from The Call mentioning the progress on the Hamilton Park project in Dallas. The Dallas Citizens' Interracial Corporation has funded the project to aid the housing shortage in Hamilton Park. They have built one hundred and thirty houses, and also plan to build eighty more; their motive is not only to fix the housing shortage in Hamilton Park but also other areas that are going through similar situations as well.
[Clipping: City Okays $140,000 For Sewer Line]
Clipping of an article from the Dallas Times Herald, Dallas about how the city approves for a sewer line for $140,000. Dallas councilmen have decided to invest in the sewer line in order to serve the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Corporation Hamilton Park Addition Project. The $140,000 will be refunded back to the corporation due to a contract, while the original contract stated that the corporation would be the one to finance the sewer line construction.
[Clipping: Interracial Group Elects Crossman]
Clipping of an article on the Dallas Times Herald regarding the election of officials during a meeting for the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. Jerome Crossman was reelected as president due to his high contribution to the Hamilton Park housing project. Vice-presidents, M.J. Norell, John E. Mitchell, and R.L Thornton along with secretary and assistant secretary, Vincent L. Rohloff and Ben H. Wooten, respectively, were elected during the meeting as well.
[Clipping: Rites Dedicate Housing Area]
Clipping of an article from the Dallas Morning News regarding the houses that were built in Hamilton Park. Mayor R.L. Thornton Jr., along with prominent Black leaders and citizens joined together to celebrate the new houses that aim to end the housing shortage. The mayor is optimistic that Hamilton Park's new homes will create a city that will serve everyone and create a balanced environment in Dallas.
[Clipping: New 173-Acre Housing Area Dedicated Sunday]
Clipping of an article from the Dallas Star Post regarding the new 173-acre housing area in Hamilton Park. The mayor of Dallas, prominent Black leaders, and members of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association were at Hamilton Park to conduct the formal opening ceremony for the new houses that were built of the housing shortage. The plan is progressing successfully, as fifty of the six hundred homes have been built with seventy percent already being sold.
[Clipping: Dream Comes True For Happy Couple]
Clipping of an article from the Dallas Morning News about a couple residing in one of the newly built homes in Hamilton Park. The couple is excited to be moving into their new home as they hoped to have a home of their own. A formal opening ceremony of the development of Hamilton Park is planned to be held to thank the contributions of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association that built an improved community in black neighborhoods that were dealing with housing shortages.
[Clipping: Formal Opening Today... Hamilton Park]
Clipping of an advertisement of the open house events and ceremonies due to the new development in Hamilton Park. The advertisement states and shows pictures that the new homes are modern and have many amenities included in them. It also mentions that the homes were built for black families living in Dallas by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association.
[Clipping: Formal Opening To Be Held For New Negro Subdivision]
Clipping of an article from the Daily Timed Herald, Dallas about the construction of homes in the Hamiton Park subdivision. A celebration regarding the newly built homes will be held with the president of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association, Jerome Crossman. Although the main goal of the project is to build homes, the association also wants to improve Hamilton Park by adding a shopping center, churches, parks, as well as adding sewer lines.
[Clipping: Opening Rites Held At Hamilton Park]
Clipping of an article from the Dallas Daily Times Herald regarding the formal opening ceremony of the new development of Hamilton Park, which was sponsored by Jerome Crossman, the president of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. Dallas city officials, prominent black citizens, and other elected officials from the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association were present at the opening and are optimistic about Dallas' growth as a city and community. Fifty of the six hundred homes have been built, which seventy-nine percent of the homes have been sold before the ceremony.
[Clipping: Thinking Out Loud]
Clipping of Lynn Landrum's "Thinking Out Loud," regarding the topic of helping others. Landrum hopes to see people helping one another in times of need since people are part of a community. Her poem serves as an abstract before an article about the goals and considerations for the Hamilton Park project.
[Clipping: New Negro Housing Addition Formal Opening Set Sunday]
Clipping of an article on the Dallas Daily Times Herald regarding the opening ceremony of the development of Hamilton Park. Jerome Crossman, the president of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association plans to build more homes in the 173-acre area after building fifty homes. The association has also built a three-mile-long sewer line along with improved gas, electricity, paving, and curving; other buildings, such as a shopping center, schools, and churches are also planned to be built.
[Clipping: First Homes To Be Completed in Hamilton Park Addition]
Clipping of an article from the Daily Times Herald regarding the first families that have become residents in the new homes of Hamilton Park. The goal to improve the housing shortage in Hamilton Park was a three-year-long project by the president of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association, Jerome Crossman; he also aims to construct more facilities in the 173-acre tract as well. Out of the fifty fully-constructed homes, most have already been sold by the new residents.
[Clipping: Negro Housing Area Opens for Business]
Clipping of an article from the Dallas Daily Times Herald regarding the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association new project that is now open for business after its initial proposal. More than three hundred people were dedicated to the construction of the project, much to the appreciation of Jerome Crossman and other elected officials of the association. The peak of the progress was after the two years of service from the members that created a strong foundation for the construction in Hamilton Park.
[Clipping: Community Challenge Is Met]
Clipping of an article about the new Hamilton Park subdivision providing 700 homes for middle-income black people. After the completion of the project, Hamilton Park will be a representation of a Southwestern community with black people with many opportunities. Due to the end of the housing shortage, the Dallas population is improving as a healthier, more unified city that recognizes and conquers possible challenges in the community.
[Clipping: Hundreds Brave Rain To Witness Hamilton Addition Dedication]
Clipping of an article from the Dallas Star Post regarding the Dallasites who attended the dedication service of Hamilton Park on a rainy day. The president of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association, Jerome Crossman, was thankful for the immense amount of people who attended the event. Fred F. Florence, who represented the Hoblitzelle Foundation states that the black and white citizens who have worked together during the Hamilton Park project have created a joyful event due to their service.
[Clipping: Thinking Out Loud]
Clipping of Lynn Landrum's poem on an article on the Dallas Morning News about the meaning of a home. Even though the home is simple and plain, it is still a meaningful place to be. Landrum's poem serves as an abstract to the information on the article about the opening of the newly developed Hamilton Park subdivision.
[Clipping: New Hamilton Park Addition will Be Dedicated Sunday]
Clipping of a heading of the Dallas Star Post regarding the dedication of the Hamilton Park Addition. Due to being on the top of the newspaper, even above the title of the newspaper, it is a well-known and anticipated event in Dallas. The event is seen as a large part of the future development of Dallas and its people.
[Clipping: Come Hear See the Dedication..]
Clipping of a poster from the Dallas Star Post about the celebration of the new Hamilton Park Addition. The poster encourages people to come to see the newly developed Hamilton Park subdivision and listen to the dedication addresses of elected officials, prominent Black citizens, notable members from the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association, and the Hoblitzelle Foundation. Mayors R.L. Thornton and Fred F. Florence will be the representatives for the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association.
[Clipping: Many Citizens To Speak On Ceremonial Program]
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 was called in twice by the Dallas City Council.
[Clipping: Hamilton Park Dedication Is Set For Sunday]
Clipping of an article from the Dallas Express regarding the dedication ceremony for the Hamilton Park project that was coordinated by Jerome Crossman, president of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. The ceremony is a historical marking on the beginning of the end of a housing crisis. After the construction addition from the 2000 units of the initial public housing, there will now be more than 500 homes in the Hamilton Park subdivision.
[Clipping: Come Here See the Dedication..]
Clipping of an advertisement for people to come to the Dallas Express regarding the formal dedication ceremony of the new Hamilton Park subdivision. The ceremony will celebrate the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association with Mayor R.L. Thornton and Fred F. Florence speaking as representatives of the association. Other prominent Dallas citizens and Black leaders will also be present and speak at the ceremony as well.
[Clipping: City Council Action Planned On Subdivision Annexations]
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 subdivisions.
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