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• Stubbs, Thomas Bonaparte

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an article entry on Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bonaparte Stubbs. This article highlights the dismal conditions and deterioration of the Confederacy in the final years of the Civil War. This article was part of a special series for the Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas.

• Stubbs, Thomas Bonaparte

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an article entry on Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bonaparte Stubbs. This article highlights the dismal conditions and deterioration of the Confederacy in the final years of the Civil War. This article was part of a special series for the Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas.

• 35th Texas Cavalry: [Brown's]

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing the 35th Texas Cavalry. It was also known as Brown's Calvary after its leader Ruben R. Brown. Though he may have had a colorful history, his unit was unable to dislodge the federal troops at Fort Esperanza. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Stubbs, Thomas Bonaparte

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an article entry on Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bonaparte Stubbs. This article highlights the dismal conditions and deterioration of the Confederacy in the final years of the Civil War. This article was part of a special series for the Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas.

• 35th Texas Cavalry: [Brown's]

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing the 35th Texas Cavalry. It was also known as Brown's Calvary after its leader Ruben R. Brown. Though he may have had a colorful history, his unit was unable to dislodge the federal troops at Fort Esperanza. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Stubbs, Thomas Bonaparte

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an article entry on Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bonaparte Stubbs. This article highlights the dismal conditions and deterioration of the Confederacy in the final years of the Civil War. This article was part of a special series for the Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas.

• 35th Texas Cavalry: [Brown's]

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing the 35th Texas Cavalry. It was also known as Brown's Calvary after its leader Ruben R. Brown. Though he may have had a colorful history, his unit was unable to dislodge the federal troops at Fort Esperanza. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna,

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 308-310

• Stubbs, Thomas Bonaparte

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an article entry on Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bonaparte Stubbs. This article highlights the dismal conditions and deterioration of the Confederacy in the final years of the Civil War. This article was part of a special series for the Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas.

• 35th Texas Cavalry: [Brown's]

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing the 35th Texas Cavalry. It was also known as Brown's Calvary after its leader Ruben R. Brown. Though he may have had a colorful history, his unit was unable to dislodge the federal troops at Fort Esperanza. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna,

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 308-310

• Green, William

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. William Green. Dr. William Green was a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Arriving in Dallas in 1926, Dr. Green quickly rose to positions of civic prominence. In 1929 he was named Dallas' first moderator for the black community by the Mayor. He continued a life where he sacrified himself to lift up others until his death in 1984. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Stubbs, Thomas Bonaparte

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an article entry on Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bonaparte Stubbs. This article highlights the dismal conditions and deterioration of the Confederacy in the final years of the Civil War. This article was part of a special series for the Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas.

• 35th Texas Cavalry: [Brown's]

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing the 35th Texas Cavalry. It was also known as Brown's Calvary after its leader Ruben R. Brown. Though he may have had a colorful history, his unit was unable to dislodge the federal troops at Fort Esperanza. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna,

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 308-310

• Green, William

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. William Green. Dr. William Green was a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Arriving in Dallas in 1926, Dr. Green quickly rose to positions of civic prominence. In 1929 he was named Dallas' first moderator for the black community by the Mayor. He continued a life where he sacrified himself to lift up others until his death in 1984. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Flowers, William Knox Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. William Knox Flowers, Jr., a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Flowers, Jr. was so talented in his skills that white patients came to receive his care during an influenza epidemic. Dr. Flowers Jr. was so skilled in his leadership that he was chosen to be part of a committee that presented to President Harry Truman in 1952. He was also chosen to be one of six black doctors when St. Paul's in Dallas became the first integrated hospital in Dallas in 1954. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his life was cut short in 1981. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans

• Stubbs, Thomas Bonaparte

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an article entry on Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bonaparte Stubbs. This article highlights the dismal conditions and deterioration of the Confederacy in the final years of the Civil War. This article was part of a special series for the Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas.

• 35th Texas Cavalry: [Brown's]

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing the 35th Texas Cavalry. It was also known as Brown's Calvary after its leader Ruben R. Brown. Though he may have had a colorful history, his unit was unable to dislodge the federal troops at Fort Esperanza. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna,

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 308-310

• Green, William

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. William Green. Dr. William Green was a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Arriving in Dallas in 1926, Dr. Green quickly rose to positions of civic prominence. In 1929 he was named Dallas' first moderator for the black community by the Mayor. He continued a life where he sacrified himself to lift up others until his death in 1984. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Flowers, William Knox Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. William Knox Flowers, Jr., a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Flowers, Jr. was so talented in his skills that white patients came to receive his care during an influenza epidemic. Dr. Flowers Jr. was so skilled in his leadership that he was chosen to be part of a committee that presented to President Harry Truman in 1952. He was also chosen to be one of six black doctors when St. Paul's in Dallas became the first integrated hospital in Dallas in 1954. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his life was cut short in 1981. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans

• Kirk, William Astor

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of William Astor Kirk. Though a known Austin activist, Mr. William Kirk was one of the 5 students fighting for admission to the graduate school of the University of Texas at Austin in the case of Sweatt v. Painter. After the difficult victory Kirk devoted himself to numerous Austin causes until his death in 2011. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Stubbs, Thomas Bonaparte

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an article entry on Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bonaparte Stubbs. This article highlights the dismal conditions and deterioration of the Confederacy in the final years of the Civil War. This article was part of a special series for the Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas.

• 35th Texas Cavalry: [Brown's]

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing the 35th Texas Cavalry. It was also known as Brown's Calvary after its leader Ruben R. Brown. Though he may have had a colorful history, his unit was unable to dislodge the federal troops at Fort Esperanza. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna,

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 308-310

• Green, William

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. William Green. Dr. William Green was a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Arriving in Dallas in 1926, Dr. Green quickly rose to positions of civic prominence. In 1929 he was named Dallas' first moderator for the black community by the Mayor. He continued a life where he sacrified himself to lift up others until his death in 1984. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Flowers, William Knox Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. William Knox Flowers, Jr., a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Flowers, Jr. was so talented in his skills that white patients came to receive his care during an influenza epidemic. Dr. Flowers Jr. was so skilled in his leadership that he was chosen to be part of a committee that presented to President Harry Truman in 1952. He was also chosen to be one of six black doctors when St. Paul's in Dallas became the first integrated hospital in Dallas in 1954. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his life was cut short in 1981. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans

• Kirk, William Astor

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of William Astor Kirk. Though a known Austin activist, Mr. William Kirk was one of the 5 students fighting for admission to the graduate school of the University of Texas at Austin in the case of Sweatt v. Painter. After the difficult victory Kirk devoted himself to numerous Austin causes until his death in 2011. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Samuel Houston

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

  Samuel Houston, as seen in Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

• Stubbs, Thomas Bonaparte

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an article entry on Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bonaparte Stubbs. This article highlights the dismal conditions and deterioration of the Confederacy in the final years of the Civil War. This article was part of a special series for the Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas.

• 35th Texas Cavalry: [Brown's]

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing the 35th Texas Cavalry. It was also known as Brown's Calvary after its leader Ruben R. Brown. Though he may have had a colorful history, his unit was unable to dislodge the federal troops at Fort Esperanza. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna,

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 308-310

• Green, William

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. William Green. Dr. William Green was a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Arriving in Dallas in 1926, Dr. Green quickly rose to positions of civic prominence. In 1929 he was named Dallas' first moderator for the black community by the Mayor. He continued a life where he sacrified himself to lift up others until his death in 1984. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Flowers, William Knox Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. William Knox Flowers, Jr., a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Flowers, Jr. was so talented in his skills that white patients came to receive his care during an influenza epidemic. Dr. Flowers Jr. was so skilled in his leadership that he was chosen to be part of a committee that presented to President Harry Truman in 1952. He was also chosen to be one of six black doctors when St. Paul's in Dallas became the first integrated hospital in Dallas in 1954. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his life was cut short in 1981. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans

• Kirk, William Astor

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of William Astor Kirk. Though a known Austin activist, Mr. William Kirk was one of the 5 students fighting for admission to the graduate school of the University of Texas at Austin in the case of Sweatt v. Painter. After the difficult victory Kirk devoted himself to numerous Austin causes until his death in 2011. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Samuel Houston

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

  Samuel Houston, as seen in Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

• Stone, Absalom Benjamin, Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing First Lieutenant Absalom Benjamin Stone. FIghting with the "Texas Hunters" he participated in the battle of Wilson's Creek; a battle where the Confederates fought with Native American Allies of the Cherokee, Choctaw,, and Chickasaw. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Stubbs, Thomas Bonaparte

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an article entry on Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bonaparte Stubbs. This article highlights the dismal conditions and deterioration of the Confederacy in the final years of the Civil War. This article was part of a special series for the Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas.

• 35th Texas Cavalry: [Brown's]

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing the 35th Texas Cavalry. It was also known as Brown's Calvary after its leader Ruben R. Brown. Though he may have had a colorful history, his unit was unable to dislodge the federal troops at Fort Esperanza. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna,

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 308-310

• Green, William

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. William Green. Dr. William Green was a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Arriving in Dallas in 1926, Dr. Green quickly rose to positions of civic prominence. In 1929 he was named Dallas' first moderator for the black community by the Mayor. He continued a life where he sacrified himself to lift up others until his death in 1984. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Flowers, William Knox Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. William Knox Flowers, Jr., a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Flowers, Jr. was so talented in his skills that white patients came to receive his care during an influenza epidemic. Dr. Flowers Jr. was so skilled in his leadership that he was chosen to be part of a committee that presented to President Harry Truman in 1952. He was also chosen to be one of six black doctors when St. Paul's in Dallas became the first integrated hospital in Dallas in 1954. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his life was cut short in 1981. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans

• Kirk, William Astor

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of William Astor Kirk. Though a known Austin activist, Mr. William Kirk was one of the 5 students fighting for admission to the graduate school of the University of Texas at Austin in the case of Sweatt v. Painter. After the difficult victory Kirk devoted himself to numerous Austin causes until his death in 2011. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Samuel Houston

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

  Samuel Houston, as seen in Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

• Stone, Absalom Benjamin, Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing First Lieutenant Absalom Benjamin Stone. FIghting with the "Texas Hunters" he participated in the battle of Wilson's Creek; a battle where the Confederates fought with Native American Allies of the Cherokee, Choctaw,, and Chickasaw. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Williams, Joseph Ralph

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Joseph Ralph Williams, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though born in Dallas, he left to return in the 1950s. He pushed for the integration of black doctors as well as helped to renovate South Dallas with the construction of South Dallas Crossroads Community Center. This was a 2.6 million dollar complex that provided numerous services. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Stubbs, Thomas Bonaparte

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an article entry on Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bonaparte Stubbs. This article highlights the dismal conditions and deterioration of the Confederacy in the final years of the Civil War. This article was part of a special series for the Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas.

• 35th Texas Cavalry: [Brown's]

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing the 35th Texas Cavalry. It was also known as Brown's Calvary after its leader Ruben R. Brown. Though he may have had a colorful history, his unit was unable to dislodge the federal troops at Fort Esperanza. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna,

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 308-310

• Green, William

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. William Green. Dr. William Green was a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Arriving in Dallas in 1926, Dr. Green quickly rose to positions of civic prominence. In 1929 he was named Dallas' first moderator for the black community by the Mayor. He continued a life where he sacrified himself to lift up others until his death in 1984. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Flowers, William Knox Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. William Knox Flowers, Jr., a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Flowers, Jr. was so talented in his skills that white patients came to receive his care during an influenza epidemic. Dr. Flowers Jr. was so skilled in his leadership that he was chosen to be part of a committee that presented to President Harry Truman in 1952. He was also chosen to be one of six black doctors when St. Paul's in Dallas became the first integrated hospital in Dallas in 1954. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his life was cut short in 1981. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans

• Kirk, William Astor

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of William Astor Kirk. Though a known Austin activist, Mr. William Kirk was one of the 5 students fighting for admission to the graduate school of the University of Texas at Austin in the case of Sweatt v. Painter. After the difficult victory Kirk devoted himself to numerous Austin causes until his death in 2011. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Samuel Houston

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

  Samuel Houston, as seen in Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

• Stone, Absalom Benjamin, Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing First Lieutenant Absalom Benjamin Stone. FIghting with the "Texas Hunters" he participated in the battle of Wilson's Creek; a battle where the Confederates fought with Native American Allies of the Cherokee, Choctaw,, and Chickasaw. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Williams, Joseph Ralph

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Joseph Ralph Williams, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though born in Dallas, he left to return in the 1950s. He pushed for the integration of black doctors as well as helped to renovate South Dallas with the construction of South Dallas Crossroads Community Center. This was a 2.6 million dollar complex that provided numerous services. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Watts, Nathaniel Tolbert

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Nathaniel Tolbert Watt, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though his medical skill and business acumen he was able to build his own medical building in the 1940s. He tirelessly served his community, church, and family. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Stubbs, Thomas Bonaparte

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an article entry on Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bonaparte Stubbs. This article highlights the dismal conditions and deterioration of the Confederacy in the final years of the Civil War. This article was part of a special series for the Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas.

• 35th Texas Cavalry: [Brown's]

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing the 35th Texas Cavalry. It was also known as Brown's Calvary after its leader Ruben R. Brown. Though he may have had a colorful history, his unit was unable to dislodge the federal troops at Fort Esperanza. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna,

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 308-310

• Green, William

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. William Green. Dr. William Green was a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Arriving in Dallas in 1926, Dr. Green quickly rose to positions of civic prominence. In 1929 he was named Dallas' first moderator for the black community by the Mayor. He continued a life where he sacrified himself to lift up others until his death in 1984. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Flowers, William Knox Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. William Knox Flowers, Jr., a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Flowers, Jr. was so talented in his skills that white patients came to receive his care during an influenza epidemic. Dr. Flowers Jr. was so skilled in his leadership that he was chosen to be part of a committee that presented to President Harry Truman in 1952. He was also chosen to be one of six black doctors when St. Paul's in Dallas became the first integrated hospital in Dallas in 1954. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his life was cut short in 1981. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans

• Kirk, William Astor

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of William Astor Kirk. Though a known Austin activist, Mr. William Kirk was one of the 5 students fighting for admission to the graduate school of the University of Texas at Austin in the case of Sweatt v. Painter. After the difficult victory Kirk devoted himself to numerous Austin causes until his death in 2011. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Samuel Houston

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

  Samuel Houston, as seen in Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

• Stone, Absalom Benjamin, Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing First Lieutenant Absalom Benjamin Stone. FIghting with the "Texas Hunters" he participated in the battle of Wilson's Creek; a battle where the Confederates fought with Native American Allies of the Cherokee, Choctaw,, and Chickasaw. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Williams, Joseph Ralph

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Joseph Ralph Williams, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though born in Dallas, he left to return in the 1950s. He pushed for the integration of black doctors as well as helped to renovate South Dallas with the construction of South Dallas Crossroads Community Center. This was a 2.6 million dollar complex that provided numerous services. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Watts, Nathaniel Tolbert

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Nathaniel Tolbert Watt, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though his medical skill and business acumen he was able to build his own medical building in the 1940s. He tirelessly served his community, church, and family. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Anderson, John Wesley

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. John Wesley Anderson, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community who established his practice in the city in 1888. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his death in 1947. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Stubbs, Thomas Bonaparte

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an article entry on Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bonaparte Stubbs. This article highlights the dismal conditions and deterioration of the Confederacy in the final years of the Civil War. This article was part of a special series for the Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas.

• 35th Texas Cavalry: [Brown's]

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing the 35th Texas Cavalry. It was also known as Brown's Calvary after its leader Ruben R. Brown. Though he may have had a colorful history, his unit was unable to dislodge the federal troops at Fort Esperanza. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna,

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 308-310

• Green, William

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. William Green. Dr. William Green was a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Arriving in Dallas in 1926, Dr. Green quickly rose to positions of civic prominence. In 1929 he was named Dallas' first moderator for the black community by the Mayor. He continued a life where he sacrified himself to lift up others until his death in 1984. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Flowers, William Knox Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. William Knox Flowers, Jr., a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Flowers, Jr. was so talented in his skills that white patients came to receive his care during an influenza epidemic. Dr. Flowers Jr. was so skilled in his leadership that he was chosen to be part of a committee that presented to President Harry Truman in 1952. He was also chosen to be one of six black doctors when St. Paul's in Dallas became the first integrated hospital in Dallas in 1954. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his life was cut short in 1981. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans

• Kirk, William Astor

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of William Astor Kirk. Though a known Austin activist, Mr. William Kirk was one of the 5 students fighting for admission to the graduate school of the University of Texas at Austin in the case of Sweatt v. Painter. After the difficult victory Kirk devoted himself to numerous Austin causes until his death in 2011. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Samuel Houston

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

  Samuel Houston, as seen in Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

• Stone, Absalom Benjamin, Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing First Lieutenant Absalom Benjamin Stone. FIghting with the "Texas Hunters" he participated in the battle of Wilson's Creek; a battle where the Confederates fought with Native American Allies of the Cherokee, Choctaw,, and Chickasaw. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Williams, Joseph Ralph

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Joseph Ralph Williams, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though born in Dallas, he left to return in the 1950s. He pushed for the integration of black doctors as well as helped to renovate South Dallas with the construction of South Dallas Crossroads Community Center. This was a 2.6 million dollar complex that provided numerous services. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Watts, Nathaniel Tolbert

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Nathaniel Tolbert Watt, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though his medical skill and business acumen he was able to build his own medical building in the 1940s. He tirelessly served his community, church, and family. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Anderson, John Wesley

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. John Wesley Anderson, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community who established his practice in the city in 1888. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his death in 1947. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Sunday, Phillip M.:

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. Philip M. Sunday. Almost as soon as he moved to Dallas in 1908 he served his community. This leadership was most active in the 1920s and 1930s where he was able to to acquire more parks, housing, and even a new High School for the black community. In 1941, twice, he thwarted bombing attacks against him. He passed in 1946. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Stubbs, Thomas Bonaparte

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an article entry on Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bonaparte Stubbs. This article highlights the dismal conditions and deterioration of the Confederacy in the final years of the Civil War. This article was part of a special series for the Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas.

• 35th Texas Cavalry: [Brown's]

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing the 35th Texas Cavalry. It was also known as Brown's Calvary after its leader Ruben R. Brown. Though he may have had a colorful history, his unit was unable to dislodge the federal troops at Fort Esperanza. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna,

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 308-310

• Green, William

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. William Green. Dr. William Green was a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Arriving in Dallas in 1926, Dr. Green quickly rose to positions of civic prominence. In 1929 he was named Dallas' first moderator for the black community by the Mayor. He continued a life where he sacrified himself to lift up others until his death in 1984. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Flowers, William Knox Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. William Knox Flowers, Jr., a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Flowers, Jr. was so talented in his skills that white patients came to receive his care during an influenza epidemic. Dr. Flowers Jr. was so skilled in his leadership that he was chosen to be part of a committee that presented to President Harry Truman in 1952. He was also chosen to be one of six black doctors when St. Paul's in Dallas became the first integrated hospital in Dallas in 1954. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his life was cut short in 1981. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans

• Kirk, William Astor

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of William Astor Kirk. Though a known Austin activist, Mr. William Kirk was one of the 5 students fighting for admission to the graduate school of the University of Texas at Austin in the case of Sweatt v. Painter. After the difficult victory Kirk devoted himself to numerous Austin causes until his death in 2011. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Samuel Houston

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

  Samuel Houston, as seen in Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

• Stone, Absalom Benjamin, Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing First Lieutenant Absalom Benjamin Stone. FIghting with the "Texas Hunters" he participated in the battle of Wilson's Creek; a battle where the Confederates fought with Native American Allies of the Cherokee, Choctaw,, and Chickasaw. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Williams, Joseph Ralph

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Joseph Ralph Williams, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though born in Dallas, he left to return in the 1950s. He pushed for the integration of black doctors as well as helped to renovate South Dallas with the construction of South Dallas Crossroads Community Center. This was a 2.6 million dollar complex that provided numerous services. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Watts, Nathaniel Tolbert

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Nathaniel Tolbert Watt, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though his medical skill and business acumen he was able to build his own medical building in the 1940s. He tirelessly served his community, church, and family. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Anderson, John Wesley

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. John Wesley Anderson, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community who established his practice in the city in 1888. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his death in 1947. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Sunday, Phillip M.:

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. Philip M. Sunday. Almost as soon as he moved to Dallas in 1908 he served his community. This leadership was most active in the 1920s and 1930s where he was able to to acquire more parks, housing, and even a new High School for the black community. In 1941, twice, he thwarted bombing attacks against him. He passed in 1946. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Settle, Marcus G.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Capt. Marcus G. Settle. He first severed the Confederate army by providing livestock. In 1863 he joined the army and was made Captain. At the end of the war he adopted his thirteen-year-old slave and named him "Little Frank." Though this son would die first, Marcus and his wife were buried in a common plot with him. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Stubbs, Thomas Bonaparte

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an article entry on Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bonaparte Stubbs. This article highlights the dismal conditions and deterioration of the Confederacy in the final years of the Civil War. This article was part of a special series for the Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas.

• 35th Texas Cavalry: [Brown's]

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing the 35th Texas Cavalry. It was also known as Brown's Calvary after its leader Ruben R. Brown. Though he may have had a colorful history, his unit was unable to dislodge the federal troops at Fort Esperanza. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna,

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 308-310

• Green, William

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. William Green. Dr. William Green was a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Arriving in Dallas in 1926, Dr. Green quickly rose to positions of civic prominence. In 1929 he was named Dallas' first moderator for the black community by the Mayor. He continued a life where he sacrified himself to lift up others until his death in 1984. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Flowers, William Knox Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. William Knox Flowers, Jr., a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Flowers, Jr. was so talented in his skills that white patients came to receive his care during an influenza epidemic. Dr. Flowers Jr. was so skilled in his leadership that he was chosen to be part of a committee that presented to President Harry Truman in 1952. He was also chosen to be one of six black doctors when St. Paul's in Dallas became the first integrated hospital in Dallas in 1954. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his life was cut short in 1981. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans

• Kirk, William Astor

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of William Astor Kirk. Though a known Austin activist, Mr. William Kirk was one of the 5 students fighting for admission to the graduate school of the University of Texas at Austin in the case of Sweatt v. Painter. After the difficult victory Kirk devoted himself to numerous Austin causes until his death in 2011. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Samuel Houston

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

  Samuel Houston, as seen in Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

• Stone, Absalom Benjamin, Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing First Lieutenant Absalom Benjamin Stone. FIghting with the "Texas Hunters" he participated in the battle of Wilson's Creek; a battle where the Confederates fought with Native American Allies of the Cherokee, Choctaw,, and Chickasaw. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Williams, Joseph Ralph

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Joseph Ralph Williams, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though born in Dallas, he left to return in the 1950s. He pushed for the integration of black doctors as well as helped to renovate South Dallas with the construction of South Dallas Crossroads Community Center. This was a 2.6 million dollar complex that provided numerous services. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Watts, Nathaniel Tolbert

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Nathaniel Tolbert Watt, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though his medical skill and business acumen he was able to build his own medical building in the 1940s. He tirelessly served his community, church, and family. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Anderson, John Wesley

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. John Wesley Anderson, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community who established his practice in the city in 1888. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his death in 1947. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Sunday, Phillip M.:

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. Philip M. Sunday. Almost as soon as he moved to Dallas in 1908 he served his community. This leadership was most active in the 1920s and 1930s where he was able to to acquire more parks, housing, and even a new High School for the black community. In 1941, twice, he thwarted bombing attacks against him. He passed in 1946. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Settle, Marcus G.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Capt. Marcus G. Settle. He first severed the Confederate army by providing livestock. In 1863 he joined the army and was made Captain. At the end of the war he adopted his thirteen-year-old slave and named him "Little Frank." Though this son would die first, Marcus and his wife were buried in a common plot with him. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Shannon, Denman William

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Capt. Denman William Shannon. While he was a lawyer when he moved to Texas, he enlisted with the Confederate Army once the war had begun. His unit took place in the invasion of New Mexico. His aggressive leadership style would later get him promoted to Major and finally Lieutenant Colonel. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Stubbs, Thomas Bonaparte

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an article entry on Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bonaparte Stubbs. This article highlights the dismal conditions and deterioration of the Confederacy in the final years of the Civil War. This article was part of a special series for the Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas.

• 35th Texas Cavalry: [Brown's]

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing the 35th Texas Cavalry. It was also known as Brown's Calvary after its leader Ruben R. Brown. Though he may have had a colorful history, his unit was unable to dislodge the federal troops at Fort Esperanza. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna,

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 308-310

• Green, William

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. William Green. Dr. William Green was a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Arriving in Dallas in 1926, Dr. Green quickly rose to positions of civic prominence. In 1929 he was named Dallas' first moderator for the black community by the Mayor. He continued a life where he sacrified himself to lift up others until his death in 1984. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Flowers, William Knox Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. William Knox Flowers, Jr., a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Flowers, Jr. was so talented in his skills that white patients came to receive his care during an influenza epidemic. Dr. Flowers Jr. was so skilled in his leadership that he was chosen to be part of a committee that presented to President Harry Truman in 1952. He was also chosen to be one of six black doctors when St. Paul's in Dallas became the first integrated hospital in Dallas in 1954. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his life was cut short in 1981. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans

• Kirk, William Astor

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of William Astor Kirk. Though a known Austin activist, Mr. William Kirk was one of the 5 students fighting for admission to the graduate school of the University of Texas at Austin in the case of Sweatt v. Painter. After the difficult victory Kirk devoted himself to numerous Austin causes until his death in 2011. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Samuel Houston

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

  Samuel Houston, as seen in Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

• Stone, Absalom Benjamin, Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing First Lieutenant Absalom Benjamin Stone. FIghting with the "Texas Hunters" he participated in the battle of Wilson's Creek; a battle where the Confederates fought with Native American Allies of the Cherokee, Choctaw,, and Chickasaw. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Williams, Joseph Ralph

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Joseph Ralph Williams, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though born in Dallas, he left to return in the 1950s. He pushed for the integration of black doctors as well as helped to renovate South Dallas with the construction of South Dallas Crossroads Community Center. This was a 2.6 million dollar complex that provided numerous services. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Watts, Nathaniel Tolbert

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Nathaniel Tolbert Watt, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though his medical skill and business acumen he was able to build his own medical building in the 1940s. He tirelessly served his community, church, and family. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Anderson, John Wesley

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. John Wesley Anderson, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community who established his practice in the city in 1888. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his death in 1947. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Sunday, Phillip M.:

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. Philip M. Sunday. Almost as soon as he moved to Dallas in 1908 he served his community. This leadership was most active in the 1920s and 1930s where he was able to to acquire more parks, housing, and even a new High School for the black community. In 1941, twice, he thwarted bombing attacks against him. He passed in 1946. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Settle, Marcus G.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Capt. Marcus G. Settle. He first severed the Confederate army by providing livestock. In 1863 he joined the army and was made Captain. At the end of the war he adopted his thirteen-year-old slave and named him "Little Frank." Though this son would die first, Marcus and his wife were buried in a common plot with him. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Shannon, Denman William

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Capt. Denman William Shannon. While he was a lawyer when he moved to Texas, he enlisted with the Confederate Army once the war had begun. His unit took place in the invasion of New Mexico. His aggressive leadership style would later get him promoted to Major and finally Lieutenant Colonel. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Spencer, William Addison

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Lieutenant Major William Addison Spencer. Beyond being a Confederate Officer he was also a Texas Ranger and County Judge. He serve for a time under "Rip" Ford, and participated in many campaigns in the Civil War. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Stubbs, Thomas Bonaparte

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an article entry on Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bonaparte Stubbs. This article highlights the dismal conditions and deterioration of the Confederacy in the final years of the Civil War. This article was part of a special series for the Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas.

• 35th Texas Cavalry: [Brown's]

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing the 35th Texas Cavalry. It was also known as Brown's Calvary after its leader Ruben R. Brown. Though he may have had a colorful history, his unit was unable to dislodge the federal troops at Fort Esperanza. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna,

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 308-310

• Green, William

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. William Green. Dr. William Green was a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Arriving in Dallas in 1926, Dr. Green quickly rose to positions of civic prominence. In 1929 he was named Dallas' first moderator for the black community by the Mayor. He continued a life where he sacrified himself to lift up others until his death in 1984. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Flowers, William Knox Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. William Knox Flowers, Jr., a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Flowers, Jr. was so talented in his skills that white patients came to receive his care during an influenza epidemic. Dr. Flowers Jr. was so skilled in his leadership that he was chosen to be part of a committee that presented to President Harry Truman in 1952. He was also chosen to be one of six black doctors when St. Paul's in Dallas became the first integrated hospital in Dallas in 1954. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his life was cut short in 1981. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans

• Kirk, William Astor

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of William Astor Kirk. Though a known Austin activist, Mr. William Kirk was one of the 5 students fighting for admission to the graduate school of the University of Texas at Austin in the case of Sweatt v. Painter. After the difficult victory Kirk devoted himself to numerous Austin causes until his death in 2011. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Samuel Houston

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

  Samuel Houston, as seen in Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

• Stone, Absalom Benjamin, Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing First Lieutenant Absalom Benjamin Stone. FIghting with the "Texas Hunters" he participated in the battle of Wilson's Creek; a battle where the Confederates fought with Native American Allies of the Cherokee, Choctaw,, and Chickasaw. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Williams, Joseph Ralph

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Joseph Ralph Williams, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though born in Dallas, he left to return in the 1950s. He pushed for the integration of black doctors as well as helped to renovate South Dallas with the construction of South Dallas Crossroads Community Center. This was a 2.6 million dollar complex that provided numerous services. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Watts, Nathaniel Tolbert

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Nathaniel Tolbert Watt, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though his medical skill and business acumen he was able to build his own medical building in the 1940s. He tirelessly served his community, church, and family. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Anderson, John Wesley

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. John Wesley Anderson, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community who established his practice in the city in 1888. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his death in 1947. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Sunday, Phillip M.:

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. Philip M. Sunday. Almost as soon as he moved to Dallas in 1908 he served his community. This leadership was most active in the 1920s and 1930s where he was able to to acquire more parks, housing, and even a new High School for the black community. In 1941, twice, he thwarted bombing attacks against him. He passed in 1946. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Settle, Marcus G.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Capt. Marcus G. Settle. He first severed the Confederate army by providing livestock. In 1863 he joined the army and was made Captain. At the end of the war he adopted his thirteen-year-old slave and named him "Little Frank." Though this son would die first, Marcus and his wife were buried in a common plot with him. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Shannon, Denman William

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Capt. Denman William Shannon. While he was a lawyer when he moved to Texas, he enlisted with the Confederate Army once the war had begun. His unit took place in the invasion of New Mexico. His aggressive leadership style would later get him promoted to Major and finally Lieutenant Colonel. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Spencer, William Addison

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Lieutenant Major William Addison Spencer. Beyond being a Confederate Officer he was also a Texas Ranger and County Judge. He serve for a time under "Rip" Ford, and participated in many campaigns in the Civil War. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Galloway, Cleophas Anthony

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing businessman Cleophas Anthony Galloway, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. His skill at buisness took him from selling insurance to real estate, however he was always at the forefront of representing Dallas' black community in numerous civic leadership positions culminating in becoming Dallas' first black council member in 1967. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Stubbs, Thomas Bonaparte

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an article entry on Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bonaparte Stubbs. This article highlights the dismal conditions and deterioration of the Confederacy in the final years of the Civil War. This article was part of a special series for the Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas.

• 35th Texas Cavalry: [Brown's]

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing the 35th Texas Cavalry. It was also known as Brown's Calvary after its leader Ruben R. Brown. Though he may have had a colorful history, his unit was unable to dislodge the federal troops at Fort Esperanza. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna,

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 308-310

• Green, William

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. William Green. Dr. William Green was a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Arriving in Dallas in 1926, Dr. Green quickly rose to positions of civic prominence. In 1929 he was named Dallas' first moderator for the black community by the Mayor. He continued a life where he sacrified himself to lift up others until his death in 1984. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Flowers, William Knox Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. William Knox Flowers, Jr., a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Flowers, Jr. was so talented in his skills that white patients came to receive his care during an influenza epidemic. Dr. Flowers Jr. was so skilled in his leadership that he was chosen to be part of a committee that presented to President Harry Truman in 1952. He was also chosen to be one of six black doctors when St. Paul's in Dallas became the first integrated hospital in Dallas in 1954. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his life was cut short in 1981. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans

• Kirk, William Astor

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of William Astor Kirk. Though a known Austin activist, Mr. William Kirk was one of the 5 students fighting for admission to the graduate school of the University of Texas at Austin in the case of Sweatt v. Painter. After the difficult victory Kirk devoted himself to numerous Austin causes until his death in 2011. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Samuel Houston

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

  Samuel Houston, as seen in Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

• Stone, Absalom Benjamin, Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing First Lieutenant Absalom Benjamin Stone. FIghting with the "Texas Hunters" he participated in the battle of Wilson's Creek; a battle where the Confederates fought with Native American Allies of the Cherokee, Choctaw,, and Chickasaw. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Williams, Joseph Ralph

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Joseph Ralph Williams, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though born in Dallas, he left to return in the 1950s. He pushed for the integration of black doctors as well as helped to renovate South Dallas with the construction of South Dallas Crossroads Community Center. This was a 2.6 million dollar complex that provided numerous services. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Watts, Nathaniel Tolbert

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Nathaniel Tolbert Watt, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though his medical skill and business acumen he was able to build his own medical building in the 1940s. He tirelessly served his community, church, and family. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Anderson, John Wesley

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. John Wesley Anderson, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community who established his practice in the city in 1888. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his death in 1947. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Sunday, Phillip M.:

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. Philip M. Sunday. Almost as soon as he moved to Dallas in 1908 he served his community. This leadership was most active in the 1920s and 1930s where he was able to to acquire more parks, housing, and even a new High School for the black community. In 1941, twice, he thwarted bombing attacks against him. He passed in 1946. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Settle, Marcus G.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Capt. Marcus G. Settle. He first severed the Confederate army by providing livestock. In 1863 he joined the army and was made Captain. At the end of the war he adopted his thirteen-year-old slave and named him "Little Frank." Though this son would die first, Marcus and his wife were buried in a common plot with him. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Shannon, Denman William

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Capt. Denman William Shannon. While he was a lawyer when he moved to Texas, he enlisted with the Confederate Army once the war had begun. His unit took place in the invasion of New Mexico. His aggressive leadership style would later get him promoted to Major and finally Lieutenant Colonel. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Spencer, William Addison

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Lieutenant Major William Addison Spencer. Beyond being a Confederate Officer he was also a Texas Ranger and County Judge. He serve for a time under "Rip" Ford, and participated in many campaigns in the Civil War. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Galloway, Cleophas Anthony

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing businessman Cleophas Anthony Galloway, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. His skill at buisness took him from selling insurance to real estate, however he was always at the forefront of representing Dallas' black community in numerous civic leadership positions culminating in becoming Dallas' first black council member in 1967. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• "The Evicition" - Best Documentary: Nominee

  CV Indie Film Awards

  "The Eviction" was a nominee for the Best Documentary Award at the CV Indie Film Festival

• Stubbs, Thomas Bonaparte

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an article entry on Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bonaparte Stubbs. This article highlights the dismal conditions and deterioration of the Confederacy in the final years of the Civil War. This article was part of a special series for the Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas.

• 35th Texas Cavalry: [Brown's]

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing the 35th Texas Cavalry. It was also known as Brown's Calvary after its leader Ruben R. Brown. Though he may have had a colorful history, his unit was unable to dislodge the federal troops at Fort Esperanza. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna,

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 308-310

• Green, William

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. William Green. Dr. William Green was a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Arriving in Dallas in 1926, Dr. Green quickly rose to positions of civic prominence. In 1929 he was named Dallas' first moderator for the black community by the Mayor. He continued a life where he sacrified himself to lift up others until his death in 1984. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Flowers, William Knox Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. William Knox Flowers, Jr., a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Flowers, Jr. was so talented in his skills that white patients came to receive his care during an influenza epidemic. Dr. Flowers Jr. was so skilled in his leadership that he was chosen to be part of a committee that presented to President Harry Truman in 1952. He was also chosen to be one of six black doctors when St. Paul's in Dallas became the first integrated hospital in Dallas in 1954. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his life was cut short in 1981. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans

• Kirk, William Astor

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of William Astor Kirk. Though a known Austin activist, Mr. William Kirk was one of the 5 students fighting for admission to the graduate school of the University of Texas at Austin in the case of Sweatt v. Painter. After the difficult victory Kirk devoted himself to numerous Austin causes until his death in 2011. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Samuel Houston

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

  Samuel Houston, as seen in Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

• Stone, Absalom Benjamin, Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing First Lieutenant Absalom Benjamin Stone. FIghting with the "Texas Hunters" he participated in the battle of Wilson's Creek; a battle where the Confederates fought with Native American Allies of the Cherokee, Choctaw,, and Chickasaw. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Williams, Joseph Ralph

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Joseph Ralph Williams, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though born in Dallas, he left to return in the 1950s. He pushed for the integration of black doctors as well as helped to renovate South Dallas with the construction of South Dallas Crossroads Community Center. This was a 2.6 million dollar complex that provided numerous services. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Watts, Nathaniel Tolbert

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Nathaniel Tolbert Watt, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though his medical skill and business acumen he was able to build his own medical building in the 1940s. He tirelessly served his community, church, and family. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Anderson, John Wesley

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. John Wesley Anderson, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community who established his practice in the city in 1888. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his death in 1947. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Sunday, Phillip M.:

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. Philip M. Sunday. Almost as soon as he moved to Dallas in 1908 he served his community. This leadership was most active in the 1920s and 1930s where he was able to to acquire more parks, housing, and even a new High School for the black community. In 1941, twice, he thwarted bombing attacks against him. He passed in 1946. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Settle, Marcus G.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Capt. Marcus G. Settle. He first severed the Confederate army by providing livestock. In 1863 he joined the army and was made Captain. At the end of the war he adopted his thirteen-year-old slave and named him "Little Frank." Though this son would die first, Marcus and his wife were buried in a common plot with him. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Shannon, Denman William

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Capt. Denman William Shannon. While he was a lawyer when he moved to Texas, he enlisted with the Confederate Army once the war had begun. His unit took place in the invasion of New Mexico. His aggressive leadership style would later get him promoted to Major and finally Lieutenant Colonel. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Spencer, William Addison

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Lieutenant Major William Addison Spencer. Beyond being a Confederate Officer he was also a Texas Ranger and County Judge. He serve for a time under "Rip" Ford, and participated in many campaigns in the Civil War. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Galloway, Cleophas Anthony

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing businessman Cleophas Anthony Galloway, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. His skill at buisness took him from selling insurance to real estate, however he was always at the forefront of representing Dallas' black community in numerous civic leadership positions culminating in becoming Dallas' first black council member in 1967. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• "The Evicition" - Best Documentary: Nominee

  CV Indie Film Awards

  "The Eviction" was a nominee for the Best Documentary Award at the CV Indie Film Festival

• Smith, Erastus W.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Major Erastus W. Smith. He began service as a Major, but by the time of the Red River Campaign he had been promoted to Major. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Stubbs, Thomas Bonaparte

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an article entry on Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bonaparte Stubbs. This article highlights the dismal conditions and deterioration of the Confederacy in the final years of the Civil War. This article was part of a special series for the Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas.

• 35th Texas Cavalry: [Brown's]

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing the 35th Texas Cavalry. It was also known as Brown's Calvary after its leader Ruben R. Brown. Though he may have had a colorful history, his unit was unable to dislodge the federal troops at Fort Esperanza. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna,

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 308-310

• Green, William

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. William Green. Dr. William Green was a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Arriving in Dallas in 1926, Dr. Green quickly rose to positions of civic prominence. In 1929 he was named Dallas' first moderator for the black community by the Mayor. He continued a life where he sacrified himself to lift up others until his death in 1984. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Flowers, William Knox Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. William Knox Flowers, Jr., a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Flowers, Jr. was so talented in his skills that white patients came to receive his care during an influenza epidemic. Dr. Flowers Jr. was so skilled in his leadership that he was chosen to be part of a committee that presented to President Harry Truman in 1952. He was also chosen to be one of six black doctors when St. Paul's in Dallas became the first integrated hospital in Dallas in 1954. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his life was cut short in 1981. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans

• Kirk, William Astor

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of William Astor Kirk. Though a known Austin activist, Mr. William Kirk was one of the 5 students fighting for admission to the graduate school of the University of Texas at Austin in the case of Sweatt v. Painter. After the difficult victory Kirk devoted himself to numerous Austin causes until his death in 2011. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Samuel Houston

  Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

  Samuel Houston, as seen in Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History, ed. by Danver, Steve, ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 307-308.

• Stone, Absalom Benjamin, Jr.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing First Lieutenant Absalom Benjamin Stone. FIghting with the "Texas Hunters" he participated in the battle of Wilson's Creek; a battle where the Confederates fought with Native American Allies of the Cherokee, Choctaw,, and Chickasaw. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Williams, Joseph Ralph

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Joseph Ralph Williams, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though born in Dallas, he left to return in the 1950s. He pushed for the integration of black doctors as well as helped to renovate South Dallas with the construction of South Dallas Crossroads Community Center. This was a 2.6 million dollar complex that provided numerous services. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Watts, Nathaniel Tolbert

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. Nathaniel Tolbert Watt, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. Though his medical skill and business acumen he was able to build his own medical building in the 1940s. He tirelessly served his community, church, and family. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Anderson, John Wesley

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Dr. John Wesley Anderson, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community who established his practice in the city in 1888. His leadership positions, guidance, and charity to the community made him a respected voice until his death in 1947. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Sunday, Phillip M.:

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry of Dr. Philip M. Sunday. Almost as soon as he moved to Dallas in 1908 he served his community. This leadership was most active in the 1920s and 1930s where he was able to to acquire more parks, housing, and even a new High School for the black community. In 1941, twice, he thwarted bombing attacks against him. He passed in 1946. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• Settle, Marcus G.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Capt. Marcus G. Settle. He first severed the Confederate army by providing livestock. In 1863 he joined the army and was made Captain. At the end of the war he adopted his thirteen-year-old slave and named him "Little Frank." Though this son would die first, Marcus and his wife were buried in a common plot with him. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Shannon, Denman William

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Capt. Denman William Shannon. While he was a lawyer when he moved to Texas, he enlisted with the Confederate Army once the war had begun. His unit took place in the invasion of New Mexico. His aggressive leadership style would later get him promoted to Major and finally Lieutenant Colonel. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Spencer, William Addison

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Lieutenant Major William Addison Spencer. Beyond being a Confederate Officer he was also a Texas Ranger and County Judge. He serve for a time under "Rip" Ford, and participated in many campaigns in the Civil War. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• Galloway, Cleophas Anthony

  Handbook of Texas online: African American Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing businessman Cleophas Anthony Galloway, a prominent member/leader of Dallas' African American community. His skill at buisness took him from selling insurance to real estate, however he was always at the forefront of representing Dallas' black community in numerous civic leadership positions culminating in becoming Dallas' first black council member in 1967. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, African American Texans.

• "The Evicition" - Best Documentary: Nominee

  CV Indie Film Awards

  "The Eviction" was a nominee for the Best Documentary Award at the CV Indie Film Festival

• Smith, Erastus W.

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War Texas/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing Major Erastus W. Smith. He began service as a Major, but by the time of the Red River Campaign he had been promoted to Major. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.

• 28th Texas Cavalry

  Handbook of Texas online: Civil War/Texas State Historical Association

  This is an encyclopedic entry discussing the 28th Texas Cavalry. Formed after the Civil War had begun this unit was different from the others. Most of its members were older than other units. While it was able to participate in the Red River campaign, their chief officer was called to support General Lee. The replacement officer was so strict that many of the solders merely abandoned the unit forcing its end. This piece is included in a special supplement to the Handbook of Texas, Civil War.