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Francis Edward Abernethy (Editor), Patrick B. Mullen (Editor), Alan B. Govenar 1st Edition, Originally Published, 1996 2nd Edition, LIV Paperback, April 21, 2010, Juneteenth Texas: Essays in African-American Folklore, University of North Texas Press Place of Publication: Denton, Texas

Juneteenth Texas explores African-American folkways and traditions from both African-American and white perspectives. Included are descriptions and…

Martha Yates Jones and Pinkie Yates in a Decorated Buggy for Juneteenth at Antioch Baptist Church, Fourth Ward, Houston, Texas, Donor of Image: Whiting, Martha Countee, 1912-2012, Schlueters Advertising & Souvenir Photographs: Houston, Texas, Event: 1908

From left to right: Martha Yates Jones and Pinkie Yates (both in white dresses and hats) sitting in a buggy decorated with flowers for the annual…

Tags: 1908, Antioch Baptist Church, Fourth Ward, Houston, Juneteenth, Texas, Yates Family

Erin M. Smith Reference and Instruction Librarian Updated June 7, 2021, Juneteenth: Fact Sheet, Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov

CRS Report Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress.

Tags: Celebration, Congressional Research Service, Fact Sheet, History, Juneteenth, Legislation, Texas

Emancipation Proclamation: Commemorative Coloring Book, Produced by the Education and Public Programs Division, National Archives, The National Archives & Verizon Foundation, 1863-1865

A commemorative coloring book for children to learn about the Emancipation Proclamation and the ending of slavery in the United States of America.

Tags: Black History, Civil War, Coloring Book, Emancipation Proclamation, Frederick Douglass, President Abraham Lincoln, Slavery

Emancipation Day Celebration, June 19, 1900, Stephenson, Mrs. Charles (Grace Murray) June 19, 1900., Austin History Center Texas Portal to History, 1900

Photograph of Emancipation Day celebration, June 19, 1900 held in "East Woods" on East 24th Street in Austin. Mrs. Grace Murray Stephenson also kept a…

Tags: 1900, Austin, East 24th Street, Emancipation Celebration, Texas