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W.P. Huntley and C.C. Trimble expected to attend conference in Dallas (1896) W.P. Huntley and C.C. Trimble, who were both African American preachers in Pilot Point are expected to attend a state conference in Dallas for "colored citizens." Further specifics of the conference are unknown. Huntley and Trimble were prominent figures in the African American community in Pilot Point during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
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Rev. W.P. Huntley court case, Denton County (1896) Rev. W.P. Huntley of Pilot Point, reported in a court case from Denton County.
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Rev. W.P. Huntley attends a "Colored Free Masons" meeting in Galveston (1893) Rev. W.P. Huntley attends the "Colored Free Masons meeting," in Galveston in 1883. Rev. Huntley was very active in the African American Pilot Point community. Many African American preachers like Rev. Huntley were central figures in their community, often holding other occupations besides preaching.
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Oral History clip of Pearlie Mae Simpson (2018) Pearlie Mae Simpson, a livelong member of St. James Baptist Church recollects on church activities and church services during her childhood.
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Oral History clip of Pearlie Mae Simpson (2018)
Pearlie Mae Simpson, a lifelong member of St. James Baptist Church discusses the history of the church, including it's relocation from present-day Lake Ray Roberts.
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Oral history interview of Willie Pearl Jackson Oral history interview of Willie Pearl Jackson. Sister Willie Pearl Jackson is a 94 year old native of Pilot Point. She is the oldest member of the St. James Baptist Church of Pilot Point and has been active in the community by teaching sunday school. In this interview, Sister Willie Pearl Jackson touches on Pilot Points changes over time, racial change, childhood, school, and church life.
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Oral history interview of Pearlie Mae Simpson Oral history interview of Pearlie Mae Simpson (née Jackson). Pearlie Mae has been an active member of the Pilot Point community, serving on the city council and helping with the restoration efforts of the St. John's cemetery. In the interview, she speaks about her life, community, church, and school before a technological malfunction cut off the rest of her interview.
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Texas and Pacific Railroad Map and Connections Map of the Texas and Pacific Railroad and connections, 1903
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Map of Railroads in the United States 1894 Map of the United States showing drainage, state boundaries, cities and towns, stations, named lines of railroads, and the network with main lines emphasized.
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Railroad Map of the United States 1875 Map of the United States showing drainage, cities and towns, and the railroad network with names of lines, including distance chart.
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Lou Smith Truitt Death Certificate Death Certificate of Lou Smith Truitt
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St. John's Community Map
This map documents the dwellings of those buried in St. John's Cemetery. It also locates St. John's Baptist Church and cemetery.
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St. John's Cemetery Deed This is the land deed settled between John and Julia Newbury and the trustees of St. John's Baptist Church, Abraham Lyles, John Burton, and Joe Medders.
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John Willie Truitt Death Certificate Death Certificate of John Willie Truitt
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Agle Lee Truitt Death Certificate Death Certificate of Agle Lee Truitt
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Teacher Training Class Texas College Teacher Training Class Texas College
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Wiley College Senior Normal Class 1911 Wiley College Senior Normal Class 1911
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University girls; A class of ornamental workers at Wiley University, Texas. University girls; A class of ornamental workers at Wiley University, Texas.
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Students at Wiley College circa 1922 Young students learning in a classroom at Wiley College, circa 1922.
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Undated Image of the Wiley College Early Staff Undated Image of the Wiley College Early Staff
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Paul Quinn College 1900 an image Paul Quinn College dated around 1900
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Profile on Wiley College in the 1903 "History of Education in Texas" Profile on Wiley College in the 1903 "History of Education in Texas"
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Post-Signal November 6, 1908 page 4 Article stating the votes tallied for Pilot Point in the 1908 governor election in which Thomas Campbell wins.
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Post-Mirror March 16, 1894 page 4 Article detailing the visit by noted populiast James H. “Cyclone” Davis to Pilot Point, Texas and his speech against the new income tax laws in 1894.
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Post-Mirror November 11 1892 page 4 Article detailing the number of votes counted in Pilot Point and local neighboring cities.