Dallas History

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History Preserved

As the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. If that is the case, the roughly 1,000 images on film negatives documenting President…

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Remembering Black Labor History in Dallas: Moving Picture Machine Operators Union, Local 249-A

Remembering the establishment, activies, impact, and legacy of the all-Black Dallas Moving Picture Machine Operators Union, Local 249-A.

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Morality, Education, and Finances: Mrs. Josie Hall's Guide

At the turn of the 19th century, Black American leaders sought ways to uplift their communities in an era of increasing discriminatory laws, legal…

Image of Francisco "Pancho" Medrano's face, with "The Compass Rose" logo at top right

Highlights from the Archives: The Francisco "Pancho" Medrano Papers

Francisco "Pancho" Medrano was one of Dallas' prominent leaders. He was a Civil Rights and Labor Rights activist, and his impact on DFW and Texas…

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Obsequies: The Stories and Lives Within

Obsequies (also known as funeral programs) serve as a window into the lives of those who have gone before, and an illustration of funeral rites…