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Phoenix, 1870-1970, in Photographs: (Reference Copy)

ContributorsMcLaughlin, Dorothy, 1912-2005 (Photographer) / McLaughlin, Herb, 1918-1991 (Photographer) / McCulloch Bros. (Contributor)

Created1970

Sunday Morning "Special Program"

ContributorsColeman, Austin Hughes, 1937-2013 (Host) / Jackson, Mahalia, 1911-1972 (Singer) / KCAC (Radio station : Phoenix, Ariz.) (Contributor)

Created1963-08-25

DescriptionThis Sunday morning broadcast, hosted by Austin Coleman for Ragsdale Mortuary, commemorates the Emancipation Proclamation. It features religious music by Mahalia Jackson and several others and provides a brief history of the Ragsdale Mortuary.

Rev. J. O. Mondy Sermon

ContributorsMondy, John O., 1919-1971 (Speaker) / KCAC (Radio station : Phoenix, Ariz.) (Contributor)

Created1963-03-24

DescriptionIn this sermon, Rev. Mondy discusses the Emancipation Proclamation.

Sunday Morning Broadcast

ContributorsColeman, Austin Hughes, 1937-2013 (Host) / KCAC (Radio station : Phoenix, Ariz.) (Contributor)

Created1963 (year uncertain)

Description

This Sunday morning broadcast, hosted by Austin Coleman, features a commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Coleman also reads a letter from Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Johnson of Coolidge, Arizona discussing citizenship and freedom; reports on a NAACP meeting covering the absence of “negro” employees in Arizona state government positions,…

This Sunday morning broadcast, hosted by Austin Coleman, features a commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Coleman also reads a letter from Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Johnson of Coolidge, Arizona discussing citizenship and freedom; reports on a NAACP meeting covering the absence of “negro” employees in Arizona state government positions, discrimination in public accommodations, and calls for a march on the Arizona capitol if the accommodations bill is not passed; and introduces and comments on a clip of Martin Luther King's "Three Words" (All, Here, Now).

Sunday Morning Broadcast

ContributorsColeman, Austin Hughes, 1937-2013 (Host) / KCAC (Radio station : Phoenix, Ariz.) (Contributor)

Created1963-07-14

Description

Austin Coleman opens this program, which commemorates the Emancipation Proclamation and consists primarily of gospel music, by asking his audience to encourage their children to stay in school. He also provides a brief history of gospel music in the United States and invites his listeners to send feedback about…

Austin Coleman opens this program, which commemorates the Emancipation Proclamation and consists primarily of gospel music, by asking his audience to encourage their children to stay in school. He also provides a brief history of gospel music in the United States and invites his listeners to send feedback about the program.

Broadcast

ContributorsColeman, Austin Hughes, 1937-2013 (Host) / Ragsdale, Lincoln Johnson, 1926-1995 (Speaker) / KCAC (Radio station : Phoenix, Ariz.) (Contributor)

Created1964-01-19

Description

Lincoln Ragsdale speaks on the NAACP and recounts programs celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation at the First Institutional Baptist Church and at Eastlake Park. He also discusses a march on Phoenix City Hall to present a list of grievances to the mayor and other officials as…

Lincoln Ragsdale speaks on the NAACP and recounts programs celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation at the First Institutional Baptist Church and at Eastlake Park. He also discusses a march on Phoenix City Hall to present a list of grievances to the mayor and other officials as well as the integration of the El Rey Café. Finally, he introduces a recording of Martin Luther King's speech “Funtown USA” and offers his response to the piece.

Valley Life Program Emmanuel Church of God in Christ

ContributorsColeman, Austin Hughes, 1937-2013 (Host) / Ragsdale, Lincoln Johnson, 1926-1995 (Speaker) / King, Felton Eugene, 1915-2004 (Speaker) / KCAC (Radio station : Phoenix, Ariz.) (Contributor)

Created1963-04-07

Description

This broadcast features a sermon by Rev. Felton Eugene King including comments regarding employment, the transition from agriculture to manufacturing in Phoenix, education of Blacks, and politics. This sermon is followed by Austin Coleman promoting an upcoming event celebrating the Emancipation Proclamation featuring Rev. Jerry W. Ford, former pastor…

This broadcast features a sermon by Rev. Felton Eugene King including comments regarding employment, the transition from agriculture to manufacturing in Phoenix, education of Blacks, and politics. This sermon is followed by Austin Coleman promoting an upcoming event celebrating the Emancipation Proclamation featuring Rev. Jerry W. Ford, former pastor of the Tanner Chapel AME Church, and Dr. William H. Hale, president of Langston University of Oklahoma. Finally, Lincoln Ragsdale presents a sermon and religious poetry.