3 10 997 https://omeka.jmu.edu/simms/files/original/The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection/MAF0170_program-for-the-celebration-of-life-services-of.pdf eb11333663ecae01a6ce431ce3f557a5 PDF Text Text 9l Celebralion ofEife c5eroices for Wargarel "cpeggy " C/JJebb Christophe": f}ohn C/J.Jesley CZlni!ed We!hodisf Church 9ft1rrlsonburg, CVirginit1 Wt1y30, 2004 �'i]ohn C/J.Jesley CZlni!ed 9rlefhodisf Church effinger & c5terltng c5trs. 9/tJrrisonburg, CVtJ. 22802 Presentation of Letters: . . . . . ....... . ....... . ...... . . . ... . . . .. ........ . ..........Mrs. Gloria H.M .Carter for the Powerhouse Church of God in Christ . .. . .. ... ...... .. .... Mrs. Wilhelmina T. Johnson, for the Family tlhe late Lucille Ewell . . .... . ....... . .... Mrs. Amelia N. Jones for Mrs. Mary F. Fairfax, Retired School Teacher Cfrtbufe lo Wargaref "cpeggy" CWebb Christopher 3:00 p.m. Memorial Serviice May 30, 2004 Prelude: . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Samuel Hasler Organist JWUMC . .. . . ....... . .Ms. Doris H. Allen, Effinger/Simms School Reunion .Mr. Henry Whitelow for Willie Christopher, John E. Howard, III, and Tracy E. Howard "The Floor is open to anyone else to have a word " ..... . Hymn: . . . ... . . . ........... .. .. . . . ... . ... Mr. Samuel Hasler 'Welcome: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Doris H. Allen Freewill Offering: . ... "In Memory of. The Webb Family" . . . .. Ushers to the Newtown Cemetery Selection: .. .......... .Gospel Harmonizers Bethel AME Church Mrs. Angle Hopkins, Director Words and Prayer: ......... . ..... . ...... Mr. Henry Whitelow. Prayer: . .............. . . . .. Rev. Dr. Isaac Paul-Coker, JWUMC Reflections: .. . ... . . Rev. Basil Marian, Immunel Mennonite Church Selection: . ...... . . ... . .Gospel Harmonizers, Bethel AME Church Benediction and Blessings: . .. . .... .. ..... Rev. Isaac Paul-Coker Mrs. Peggy M. Curry Rev. Harold Watson, Wash, D.C . given by Henry Whitelow Postlude: .... .. . . ..... . ....... . ........... Mr. Samuel Hasler Words and Prayer: .. . .Rev. Harold Brown, Guilfield Baptist Church Ushers ..... .. ..... .. .. Mr. Howard Curry & Mr. Henry Whitelow Selection: ..... .. ... . .. .Gospel Harmonizers, Bethel AME Church Refreshments will be served in the Social Hall *All Stand �Clt1ss Wt1fes: 9rlrs. 8oe/yn Cf. CA.t:mkins 9rlrs. 9rancy JJ. Cftelds 9rlrs. 8dith C. 9rickens 9r!s. 8ulia Cf3uck 9rlrs. Wary Cf3roadus 9r!s. CJJoris 91 , 91/len c5chool 9rla!es: 9rlrs. CZJ)1/helmina Cf. 8ohnson 9'flrs. CfJeggy 9r!. Cuny 9rlrs. 9lmelia 9r. 8ones On behllif ofthe %mi/y t1nd Commfffee offriends, we tIJfs!rfa- fht1nk those who ht1oe cordit1l/y pt1rffcipt1led fn this Hrfbufe lo !he lt1fe Wt1rgt1ref "CJ)eggy,, CWebb Cbmtf>P)er. Wt1y Qod conffnue lo bless you t1lwt1ys. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection Description An account of the resource The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection consists of over 500 items that were digitized to support the development and design of the 2022 exhibit, Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Mary Awkard Fairfax. The series consists of photographs and some historical documents from Mary Awkard Fairfax’s personal collection and her family’s papers (1939–2012), shared with the Celebrating Simms project by Mrs. Fairfax’s niece, Mary Ann Smith-Tucker. The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection is a post-custodial collection, meaning that it consists entirely of digitized materials and that all original materials were returned to the custody of their original owners immediately after being digitized. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Celebrating Simms Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1939-2012 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Program for the "Celebration of Life Services" of Margaret "Peggy" Webb Christopher Description An account of the resource Program for the "Celebration of Life Services" for Margaret "Peggy" Webb Christopher held at John Wesley United Methodist Church in Harrisonburg, Virginia on May 30, 2004 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Harrisonburg (Va.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Mary Ann Smith-Tucker Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Madison University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 30. 2004 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Megan N. Medeiros (digitizer & annotator) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource document Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CC By-NC 4.0</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAF0170 https://omeka.jmu.edu/simms/files/original/The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection/MAF0162_program-for-the-tribute-for-james-and-mary-fairfax.pdf c0ec8caded59b6d2e25437c44393618f PDF Text Text TRIBUTE PROGRAM FOR DEACON & MRS. JAMES FAIRFAX SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 1984 THEME: The Lord, your God, chose you for his own possession. For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God : The Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a spec i al people unto himself above all people that are upon the face of the earth. Deut. 7:6 Mistress of Ceremony------ Sis. Dorothy Brandon DEVOTION------------------ DEACONS PROCESSION OF HONOREES---- ESCORTED BY SIS. GINETTE WASHINGTON & BRO. RON BRANDON OPENING SELECTION GUEST CHOIR SCRIPTURE PRAYER SELECTION----------------- GUEST CHOIR WELCOME TO VISITORS------- SIS. PATRICIA BLAKEY RESPONSE------------------ SIS. AMELIA JONES SOLO---------------------- SIS. CATHY WINSTON SPEAKERS --- 5 Minutes---- MR. JAMES O'DONNELL MR. ELON RHODES SOLO---------------------- MR. FRED AWKARD SPEAKING IN BEHALF OF----- DR. JOSEPH AWKARD FAMILY HISTORY OF FAIRFAXES ------SIS.ROBBIE CHRISHON, ASST. CLERK OFFERING------------------ DEACONS SELECTION----------------- DIVINE LIFE SINGERS INTRODUCTION OF GUEST----- REV. CALVIN BALTIMORE SPEAKER SELECTION----------------- GUEST CHOIR SERMON-------------------- REV. MICHAEL TURNER, MT. PARRAN BC I NVITATION TO CHRISTIAN --- REV. TURNER DISCIPLESHIP SELECTION ---------------- GUEST CHOIR �PRESENTATION TO SIS. EILEEN MADDEN REV. TURNER PRESENTATION TO FAIRFAXES - SIS . LOUISE WILLIAMS REMARKS- - ----- ------ ----- - MR. & MRS. FAIRFAX REV. BALTIMORE RECOGNITION OF FAMILY & FRIENDS FAMILY PORTRAIT CLOSING REMARKS--- -------- REV. TURNER BENEDICTION TRIBUTE COMMITTEE MEMBERS SIS. LOUISE WILLIAMS - CHAIRPERSON SIS. CATHY WINSTON - VICE CHAIRPERSON SIS. SIS . SIS. SIS . SIS. SIS. SIS. SIS. SIS. SIS. SIS. PATRICIA BLAKEY RACHEL LEWIS CATHERINE DUNN DORIS WASHINGTON EILEEN MADDEN PAULINE BROWN ANN TURNER HILDA CARTER AMANDA MCCOY MATTIE MYERS GINETTE WASHINGTON APPRECIATION TO MY COMMITTEE: It has been an honor and a pleasure to work with you . Each of you have been simply a jewel to me . Without your hard work and support, this joyful event would not have been possible . I say to each of you, keep on the bandwagon for our Lord . God bless all of you. SIS . LOUISE WILLIAMS RECEPTION IN LOWER AUDITORIUM HISTORY OF FAIRFAXES Dec!con and Mrs. James Fairfax have given many years of unselfish, dedicated service to our church. They have served wherever they were needed and are still involved in the work of the church . They both have also worked in activities in the community . �James Fairfax is the son of Mrs. Mabel Fairfax of Leesburg, VA and the late Arthur Fairfax, Sr., and was born at Short Hill VA in Loudoun County. He received his education at Powell's Grove School in Loudoun County. He has one sister . Mrs. Mae Johnson of Linden, New Jersey and one brother Arthur Fairfax, Jr., of Seat Pleasant, Maryland, two sons James R. Fairfax of Reston, VA and Arthur Henry Fairfax of Leesburg, VA. In March 1944, · he became a member of the First Baptist Church on Wolfe Street having come from Mt. Zion Baptist Church at Round Hill, VA. He joined under the pastorate of Rev. J. 0. Wright. Although he was quite a young man he soon became a deacon of the church. He has served faithfully on the Deacon Board for 38 years and is now chairman of the Deacon Board. \ Deacon Fairfax is not only chairman of the Deacon Board, but Vice President of the Church Day Care Center and is driver of the church bus. Mary Frances Awkard Fairfax is the daughter of the late Joseph and Nanline Awkard and was born in Harrisonburg, VA. She has one sister, Mrs . Leona Smith of Harrisonburg, VA two brothers, Dr. J~seph C. Awkard of Wilmington, NC and Fred Monroe Awkard of Washington, DC, one Godchild Mrs. Mary Ann Tucker of Petersburg, VA. Mary graduated from Effinger High School, Harrisonburg, VA, received a BS Degree from Virginia State College, Petersburg, VA and a MA Degree in Early Childhood Education from Columbia University, New York City. Mary joined the church at a very young age. She has been organist and choir director of the church for 45 years. At present she is serving as parttime organist. Mary and James were united in Holy Matrimony, February 1966 by Rev. T.C. Allen Mrs. Fairfax retired from teaching in the Harrisonburg Public schools after teaching and director of music at Lucy F. Simms School for 24 years. After Simms School closed, she spent ten years at Waterman School retiring from there. Mrs. Fairfax, along with helping with church music is Superintendent and adult teacher of the Sunday School. She is President of the Missionary Society and Secretary for the Ladies' Auxiliary and church Historian. 1i,p0~ 6~irf axes are determined to be of christian servic ® . (i,.,01NU . . . the church as long as they are physically able. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection Description An account of the resource The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection consists of over 500 items that were digitized to support the development and design of the 2022 exhibit, Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Mary Awkard Fairfax. The series consists of photographs and some historical documents from Mary Awkard Fairfax’s personal collection and her family’s papers (1939–2012), shared with the Celebrating Simms project by Mrs. Fairfax’s niece, Mary Ann Smith-Tucker. The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection is a post-custodial collection, meaning that it consists entirely of digitized materials and that all original materials were returned to the custody of their original owners immediately after being digitized. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Celebrating Simms Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1939-2012 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Program for the Tribute for James and Mary Fairfax at First Baptist of Harrisonburg Description An account of the resource Program for the tribute to "Deacon and Mrs. James Fairfax" from June 16, 1984 from page four of the brown family photo album Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Harrisonburg (Va.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Mary Ann Smith-Tucker Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Madison University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 16-Jun-84 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Megan N. Medeiros (digitizer & annotator) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource document Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CC By-NC 4.0</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAF0162 https://omeka.jmu.edu/simms/files/original/The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection/MAF1043_shenandoah-valley-black-heritage-project-s-root.pdf 00274d74b231242334921c4a47eddb05 PDF Text Text Ii1 Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project's ,Roots Run Deep Atrican American Histor~ Tours in the Shenandoah DEEP Harrisonburg, Virginia An African American History Tour So much of our African American History has been lost. Historic Churches, homes and early businesses were lost to Urban Renewal. Early communities lost their home places because of Jim Cruo/'s laws and the Great Depression. Black farmers were unable to get the same support from the Federal Government that White fariners received. This tour reflects those losses. Out of the first ten sites, only two of the original structures are standing today. Of the last fourteen sites, eleven have the original · structures but some have had major renovations. • This tour can be taken all at once or by sections. • We have included driving directions with several locations where you can stop or park. • With the included map you can walk from site to site. Go to our website www.rootsrundeep.org to learn more about each site. ~ • On your smartphone you can download the Traipse App ~ for free and find our Roots Run Deep Tours. This app will have directions and information about each site. T RAIP SE Page 1 j �/ Page2 �Roots Run Deep Atrican American Histor~ Tours in the Shenandoah Harrisonburg, Virginia Our tour starts in what was the historic jail hill area where freeborn families owned and built homes in the early 18oo's. We will end our tour at Harry Lee's Shoe Shine Parlor. Harry Solomon was a popular musician. He had several well known bands. Follow the links provided for you at this last stop and you will be able to enjoy listening to Wallace Redd and Reverend Harold Brown, Sr, both local musicians. Reverend Brown shined shoes in downtown Harrisonburg in the 195o's and Wallace Redd's band played all around the Shenandoah Valley in the 194o's - 196o's. 1 Jail Hill. (Parking lot of Otterbein Methodist Church, 176 W Market St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 This was in the old Jail Hill area. Named after the old jail that was down the street, the area is bounded by West Elizabeth Street to the north, North Liberty Street to the east, West Market Street to the south and North High Street to the west. Many free people of color first purchased land on Jail Hill in the early 1830s and a community of property owning freedmen was wellestablished in the area by the 1850s. The John Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church was located in this neighborhood. The included photo is of a small part of a painting by Emma Lyon Bryan. Painted in 1867, it is of early Harrisonburg, including the old jail shown here. Ryan Bachman's Book, African- · American Property Ownership, ~ Harrisonburg, VA 1850-1860 is our source. Ryan's research is well documented and very illuminating. (Contact us if you would like a copy of his book.) Permission to use a part of the Emma Lyon Bryan painting granted by Rocktown History. Page3 �Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 2: William Strother House, 170 N High Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 • Starting from the Otterbein Methodist Church Parking Lot (1) on West Market St • Make a right out of the lot onto West Market St • Proceed to the next intersection, where you will inake a right onto High St(Rt. 42). • Make a right at the next intersection (High St and W Wolfe St) • Site# 2; The Strother House, 170 N. High St is on your right at this intersection. It faces High Street. Blue Ridge Legal is across the street. Site # 2; William Strother House, 170 N High Street, William Strother was an early African-American property owner in Harrisonburg. He bought and sold several properties between 1830 - 1850. He was a well known well and grave digger. It is believed that his home on the corner of North High Street and West Wolfe Street is still standing. William Strother and his second wife, Mary lived in this house with their children, Archibald, Jane, William,Jr., and Beal in 1860. Unfortunately, William died in 1865 and his wife and children's inheritance suffered. Poor record keeping on the part of the previous property owner resulted in many years in court and in 1876, the seizure and removal of the family from the home William built. African American Property Ownership Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1850-1860 by Ryan Bachman Page4 �Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 3: Jeremiah Gibson's Workshop, 188 N Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; Present Day - Liberty Street Park • Continue down W Wolfe St • The next cross street is N Liberty St • Cross N Liberty Street and Site 3 is on your right, the Liberty Street Park. Jeremiah Gibson was born in 1791 in Staunton, Virginia. By 1827 he had moved to Harrisonburg and purchased a home on the corner of Liberty Street and Wolfe Street. Jeremiah worked as a wagon-maker and his workshop stood where Liberty Street Park is today. It was a short walk to his home. Like many other craftsmen in Harrisonburg, Jeremiah passed down the knowledge of his trade to his sons. St. Clair and Marcellus both followed in their father's footsteps. In fact, during the decade before the Civil War, the Gibsons were one of only three local families that built wagon and carriages, the others being the Rohr and Morrison families. In July 1854, Jeremiah found himself in debt. He entered into an arrangement with his wife, Margaret and Harrisonburg attorney, Charles D. Gray, that gave Margaret ownership of the Gibson Property, with the condition that upon her death, it be transferred to Gray. African American Property Ownership Harrisonburg, Virginia, The Gibson Family ........... ---. w,._, 'C'Wl'itt .,..,.,~,., -- ,, Figure I. Location of fonncr Gibson properties: Number I : Gibson home lot Number 2: Site of Jeremiah Gibson·s workshop Page5 �Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 4: Hite Family home; 277 N Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; Present Day - Glen's Fair Price Store Parking Lot • Continue down W Wolfe St • The next cross street is N Main St, which is one way north. Make a left at the intersection and Site 4 is on your left. The Hite Home stood where Glen's Fair Price Store Parking Lot is today. The Hite family lived in the African-American neighborhood along North Main Street before the Civil War. The Hite house stood on a half acre lot on North Main Street, a short distance north of the intersection with West Wolfe Street. Today, the property is the parking lot of Glen's Fair Price Store. Lear Hite was the first of her family to be emancipated. She was granted the property on North Main Street by the will of Samuel Chandler in September, 1828. As a free person, one of Lear's first acts was to purchase her enslaved husband, John. It is common for freed spouses to purchase their partners and emancipate them, but interestingly Lear did not free her husband. Lear likely chose not to free her husband as a way to avoid the law that required freedmen to either leave Virginia within a year, face re-enslavement, or attempt to file for a special exemption with the state legislature. Their son James bought the home with his brother, William, in April,1830 but by the time the 1830 Federal Census is taken, James is the only male living on the property. James was a blacksmith. He deeded the property in trust to a local attorney in 1833. By 1842 an additional home was built on the property. James died sometime between 1858-1860, when the family lost the properties to Sprinkle, the attorney who owned shares in the trust. One of the larger homes eventually became the Campbell Hotel which was torn down in 1985. African American Property Ownership Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1850-1860 by Ryan Bachman Page6 �Driving Instructions to Site 5: Joshua and William Peters' Properties; 75 N Mason Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; Present Day - The block between E. Elizabeth and E Market Streets and N Mason and East Market Streets was the Peter's home and business. • Continue down N Main St from Glen's Parking Lot. • Make a right onto E Rock St • Go one block to N Mason St and make a right. • Go two blocks to E Elizabeth St • Make a right onto E Elizabeth St, Site 5 is on your left. Walking Directions to Site 5: • Make a right as you exit the parking lot at Glen's Fair Price Store • Walk south on N Main St To E Elizabeth St • Make a left onto E Elizabeth St • Cross N Federal St • Site 5 is on your right. It includes the entire block. Today Two banks are on this property. Joshua Peters was born free in Cumberland County on March 30, 1783. He was bound out to a saddle maker as a young child until he was 21 years old. He moved to Harrisonburg and opened a shop making saddles and harnesses. He married Sally Fortune. Joshua's shop at 180 East Market Street, faced East Market Street (where Suntrust is today). Their son William was born about 1817, continued in his father's footsteps. Their business was very successful and the Peters were a well known and liked family. William Peters was one of the most successful businessmen in antebellum Harrisonburg. By the time of the Civil War, William owned six houses, a saddle-making business, a blacksmith shop, and a livery where he both sold and boarded horses. However, William's support of the Union during the Civil War created hardships for the years following the war. Arrested and released he was almost lynched. His debts mounted and many difficult years followed. Yet the business continued and by the time of his death William was once again a well known and liked man, however he had lost most of his rental properties. African American Property Ownership in Harrisonburg, 1850-1860 by Ryan Bachman Page7 �Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 6: The Blue Circle 30 Club; 145 E Wolfe Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; Present Day-The parking lot of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church • On Elizabeth St, go to the intersection with N Federal St • Make a right onto N Federal St • Go one block to E Wolfe St • Site 6 is on your right Site 6 was the building that housed the Newman Insurance Offices and The Blue Circle 30 Club headquarters. In the photo, George Newman with his son Fred (holding the infant) are standing in the doorway. The Blue Circle 30 Club was a men's group whose mission was to support community projects. Each Christmas, The Blue Circle 30 Club hosted a holiday party for the children of the neighborhood. All the children received gifts from Santa and a tree adorned the outside of the building. The Blue Circle 30 Club started in January, 1927 with the purpose "to promote social and athletic activities and to all behind, all worthy movements for the betterment of the colored race." It was in the Pythian Building and was remodeled in 1927 for the club. The building included rooms for "musical instruments, billiard tables, and other recreational facilities". The group's first officers were; Percy Wells, president, Joe Yokely, Vice President, H. W. Sellers, secretary, John P. Harper, treasurer and Page Mitchell was the advisory Counsellor. This building was torn down during the Urban Renewal Project in the 196o's. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Vickers. I Page8 �Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 7: The Vicker's Home; 138 E Wolfe Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; Present Day - Gamer Oasis • Cross Wolfe Street from Blessed Sacrament Church's parking lot • Site 7 is about where Gamer Oasis is today (140 E Wolfe St) The Vickers home was destroyed during the Urban Renewal Project in the 1960 1s. This was a beautiful home. Savilla Vickers was a well known caterer. She worked with other chefs from the area, including her cousin, Mrs. Edna Toliver Rhodes, and neighbor, Mrs. Eleanor Beatrice Lewis Walker. Chef Edna Toliver Rhodes (on left) and Chef Savilla Vickers Photos courtesy of Jennifer Vickers Pageg �The Vickers Home; 138 E Wolfe Street. This is the R4 photo taken of the Vickers Home before it was destroyed. They did two photos of each structure they destroyed. One of the front and one of the back. ■ As you can see this house was in good condition and had a lovely back yard. Many homes and black owned business were destroyed. Wanetta Frances Curry (1927 - 1985) photographed in the Vickers' yard. Wanetta was the daughter of Warren R Curry and Annie Shipman Curry. They lived on E Gay Street not far from the Vickers' home. Page 10 �Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 8: The First Baptist Church, about 201 N Mason Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; Present Day - N Mason Street. The Church was torn down when Mason Street was widened. • Walk to the corner of E Wolfe St and N Mason St • Site 8 would have been in the corner of the Friendly City Food Co-op's parking lot close to N Mason St and E Wolfe St In 1873 a church was erected on the corner of E Wolfe and Mason Street (Site #8). It cost 850.00 and soon it's congregation outgrew the church. In 1878, the old church was set back on the property and a new church was built in front of it. In later years a parsonage was built. In 1963, the church was purchased by the city of Harrisonburg for the Urban Renewal Program and like most of the surrounding neighborhood, was torn down. Here is a link to the Church website's history page. http://firstbaptisthbgya.org/ pages/church%2ohistory.html What remains on the east side of this intersection (E Wolfe and N Mason Streets) is what is referred to as "Old Mason Drive'. Doc Dickerson's house is on the north east corner. Standing next to it is the home of Dr. Atkins. Another neighbor was a boarding house for well known African Americans who were unable to stay in local hotels. Page 11 �Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 9: Doc Dickerson's House; 203 E Wolfe St Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; Present Day - The Free Virginia and Accepted Masons, 226 Omar Lodge • Cross N Mason St on E Wolfe St. Site 9 is on your left. Doc Dickerson's house is now the home of the Virginia Free and Accepted Masons, Omar Lodge 266. Dr. Eugene Dickerson was a surgeon. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, Dr. Dickerson attended the public "colored" schools of Charlottesville. His desire to become a doctor led him to Leonard Medical College in Raleigh, North Carolina, graduating with an MD degree in 1900. He spent a year of postgraduate work at Howard University and another year at the Freedmen's Hospital in Washington, DC. Dr. Dickerson began his medical career in Ware Neek, Gloucester County, Virginia. In 1910, he briefly moved his practice to Staunton, Virginia, before spending the next 30+ years in Harrisonburg. Because Dr. Dickerson was not allowed to perform surgery at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, his surgical patients were sent to the Freedmen's Hospital, where Dr. Dickerson had admitting privileges and an office. Dr. Dickerson was active in the Newtown area of Harrisonburg, being a member of the Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, and the Order of the Eastern Star. In 1924, Dr. Dickerson wrote a letter to W.E. B. Dubois about the KKK activity in Harrisonburg. He wrote about an Evangelist Preacher, who had come to Harrisonburg following the burning of Tulsa. He was concerned the Preacher was attempting to incite a similar riot in Harrisonburg. Dr. Dickerson moved to Washington, DC, in 1947 and died in the Freedmen's Hospital in April, 1955. His body was returned to Harrisonburg for burial in the Newtown Cemetery, and his grave has no marker. Page 12 �Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 10: Miss Jenny's Tea Room/Jennie's Chicken Shack; 203 E Wolfe Street Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; Present Day- Comcast parking lot • Continue up E Wolfe St • Cross Community Street and Site 10 is on your right. Known both as Miss Jenny's Tea Room and Jennie's Chicken Shack, this small restaurant was in a multi-use building on E Wolfe Street. There was a barber shop there as well as a room for the Effinger Street students to play basketball, as the school had no gym. Jennie T. Long and Charles Robinson were the owner operators. Charles was born July 16, 1894 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served in WWI and died January 7, 1950 and is buried in the historic Newtown cemetery in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He came to the Shenandoah Valley because his father was born here. He married Jennie Long (born in 1899) and lived across the street from the restaurant. The building was torn down during the urban renewal project in Harrisonburg. Comcast lot 2021. In 2020, we honored Chef Charles Robinson and his wife at our Honoring Shenandoah Valley Soul Food and History and Chefs Program. Mr. Wallace Robinson of Pennsylvania accepted the award in honor of his Uncle. Page 13 �Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 11: Mary Fairfax's home; 395 Broad Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; Present Day - a private home • Continue up E Wolfe St • Make a left onto Broad St and cross E Rock St • Site 11 is on your left at the intersection of Broad St and E Gay St on the southwest corner. Mary Awkard Fairfax was a well known educator. She taught for many years at the Lucy F. Simms School. After graduating high school in Harrisonburg in the 193o's, she was asked to teach at the one room school in Mt. Jackson in Shenandoah County. Unable to attend local universities due to segregation, she spent her summers working in New York City while she studied and received her Masters Degree at Columbia University. She was active in her church and was known for leading the choir and playing the piano. She challenged her students and provided many opportunities for them. When the schools were integrated, the schools for AfricanAmericans were closed. After Simms School closed she was one of the few teachers to find appointments in Harrisonburg. She taught at Waterman, where unfortunately she was not treated with the respect she deserved. Source: Interview with Cheryl Metz, Massanutten Central Library. Page 14 �Site 11: cont. Mary Fairfax's home; 395 Broad Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; Mary Fairfax's home was on the edge of the area that was torn down during the R4 projects. In the interview she did with Cheryl Metz, she talks about that time. She said, she took the check she had received back downtown and told them no one was tearing her father's house down. Privately owned, it is standing today at the corner of Broad and Gay Streets. It represents the many homes taken from hard working families. Page 15 �Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 12: Effinger Street School; Roses parking lot, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; Present Day - Roses parking lot • Make a left onto E Gay St • Make the right into the parking lot • Site 12 was here The Effinger Street School was built in 1882. At one time Effinger Street continued to Main Street. It was cut off in the 196o's with the R4 Urban Renewal program. The Effinger Street School would have been on the south side of Effinger Street in what is now a shopping center. It served the community until it was torn down in 1937. The Lucy F. Simms School opened in 1939. This latter school was named after the well known educator, Lucy Frances Simms. She never taught at the school named after her but she did teach for many years at the Effinger Street School. r ) l I ! Lucy F Simms with her class in front of the Effinger Street School Photo Courtesy of Billo Harper Page 16 �l' 1 l I Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 13: Dallard/Newman House; 192 E Kelley Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; Standing today • Exit the parking lot onto E Gay St • Make a left out of the parking lot • Make a left onto Myrtle St • Make a left onto E Kelley St • Site 13 is on your right Constructed about 1875 at 192 Kelley Street, the historic Dallard-Newman House is one of Harrisonburg's oldest and most enduring monu1nents to African American culture and heritage. The building, constructed by formerly enslaved including the Dallards, who were enslaved on the Riverbanks Plantation in Elkton, Virginia. They were master carpenters and the plantation house and the Kelley Street residence are wonderful examples of their skills. Both homes with multi levels and beautiful staircases display architecture rarely seen on today's landscape. The Dallards were trustees at Long's Chapel in the nearby community called Little Africa at the time. The Newman's who married into the Dallard family, were a well known family. Educators, entrepreneurs and ministers, they and their descendants continue to contribute to the history of this community. The house stayed in the family until 2015 and plans are for it to be a museum. Page 17 �Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 14: Bethel AME Church; 184 E Kelley Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; Active today • Next door to the Dallard/Newman House This historic church was built about 1885 by local carpenters, including the Dallards. They were enslaved on the Riverbanks plantation, in Elkton, Virginia and also built the Dallard/Newman house next to the church. Before 1885 the church had services at several downtown locations starting about 1856. Page 18 �Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 15: Miss Lena's Store; 165 E Kelley Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; private home today • Across the street from Bethel AME Church The Record Shop was in the home of Henry & Lena Stuart, 165 E. Kelley Street. Long time resident, Doris Allen said in 2016 "they started with selling records, then cigarettes and knick-knacks, then ice cream and so on." It was first known as The Record Shop but later becaine known as Miss Lena's Store. Both the Stuarts were born in Harrisonburg. Henry Stuart, 1915-1993, attended Wilberforce University and was a WWII Veteran. Lena Mae Vickers Stuart, 1917-2003, graduated from the Effinger Street School. In addition to operating The Record Shop with her husband, she raised a family and worked at Harrisonburg Auto Auction and H&R Block. The Stuarts were active in their churches, the Bethel AME Church, across the street from their home and the John Wesley United Methodist Church. Page 19 �Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 16: First Baptist Church today; 611 Broad Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; active today • Drive west on E Kelley St • Make a right onto Broad St • First Baptist is a short distance on Broad Street on your left The First Baptist Church on Broad Street is active and an important part of today's community. You can find their full history on their website. Here is a link. http:// firstbaptisthbgya.org/pages/Church%20History%20Doc.htm. The church was first started organizing in 1971. A meeting house of worship was started. It was on West Market Street. In 1873 a church was erected on the corner of Wolfe and Mason Street (Site #8). It cost 850.00 and soon it's congregation outgrew the church. In 1878, the old church was set back on the property and a new church was built in front of it. In later years a parsonage was built. In 1963, the church was purchased by the city of Harrisonburg for the Urban Renewal Program and like most of the surrounding neighborhood, was torn down. The present church (Site #16) is an important part of the community today just as it was when it was built in 1963-1964. The cornerstone dates at the church are "1878-1964". Page 20 �Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 17: Lucy F. Simms House; 231 E Johnson Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; private home today • Continue north on Broad St • Make a right onto E Johnson St • Cross Myrtle St • The Simms House a short distance on the right This is the home of Lucy F. Simms. Born enslaved in 1856, Lucy F. Simms went on to receive her degree from Virginia's Hampton Institute, and eventually settled in Harrisonburg to teach over 1,800 students from three generations of families. The following is from the Celebrating Simms Exhibit: "Lucy F. Simms brought this energy and dedication to the three schools where she spent her 56-year teaching career, starting in Athens Colored School, later known as Zenda, in 1877. A desire for fair pay led her to Harrisonburg, where she taught out of the basement of the Harrisonburg Catholic Church. There, however, the janitor frequently threw out her students' work in preparation for Sunday services. Eventually the growing number of students prompted the construction of Effinger Street School, where Miss Simms taught alongside her half-brother, Ulysses Grant Wilson, for the next 52 years. At Effinger, she took on what was often described as a maternal role with her students, treating them with kindness, high expectations, and respect." In 2020, Dale E. MacAllister published his book about Lucy Simms, "Lucy Frances Simms, From Slavery To Revered Public Servant". Page 21 �Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 18: Lucy F. Simms Center; 620 Simms Ave Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; active today • Continue east on E Johnson St • It dead ends at Simms Ave (Simms Center is in front of you) • Make a left onto Simms Ave • Make right into the Lucy F. Simms Center parking lot The Lucy F. Simms Center originally was the Lucy F. Simms School. It has been added onto, but the original part of the building still faces Simms Avenue. The original lockers, stage and several classrooms remain to remind us of the school's important past. In the main corridor outside the auditorium is a photo exhibit, "Celebrating Simms". You can explore the exhibit online at https:/ / omeka.lib.jmu.edu/ simms/ celebrating-simms-exhibit I Page 22 �Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 19: Ralph Sampson Park; 430 E Washington St, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; active today • Exit the Simms parking lot • Make a right onto Simms Ave • Make a right onto E Washington St • Drive up the hill and the park is on your right • Pull into the parking lot Ralph Sampson Park is located on East Washington Street and covers 31 acres. The park has two picnic shelters, restroom facilities, two tennis courts, three basketball courts, playground equipment, a sports field, and horseshoe pits. A recently added, natural surface walking trail (0.3 miles) runs through the park as well. This park surrounds the Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center. Located on East Washington Street on the site of the former Hilltop Plantation (c. 1820-1874) now a city park named for Harrisonburg native and famous basketball player Ralph Sampson Jr. Sampson is a four-time All-Star, an NBA Rookie of the Year and an NBA All-Star Game MVP(1985). Page 23 �Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 20: Newtown Cemetery; Hill St, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; active today • Exit the parking lot and make a left onto E Washington St and go back down the hill to Simms Ave • Make a left onto Simms Ave • Drive past the Lucy F Simm Center • Make a left onto Kelley St, the Cemetery is on your right • Go to Hill St and make a left. You are now at the top of the cemetery Newtown Cemetery is an historic cemetery. It is bounded on the north by E Kelley Street, the west by Sterling Street and the east by Hill Street. It is bisected by an extension of Effinger Street. The roughly 4-acre parcel has been the primary burial ground for the city's African-American dead since its founding in 1869. It is estimated to hold 900 graves. Educator Lucy F. Simms is buried here. Doc Dickerson is buried here in an unmarked grave. John Cooper is also buried here. He served with the United States Colored Troops. There are many buried here, who served our country. In 2021, Governor Terry McAuliffe visited the SVBHP Heritage Center and walked to the cemetery to visit Lucy Simms' grave. The Governor admires Lucy F. Simms and her contributions to her community. Page 24 �Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 21: SVBHP Heritage Center; 425 Hill St, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; open by appointment • Continue south on Hill Street • The SVBHP Heritage Center is a short distance on your right. It is next to the Cemetery on Hill Street. The Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project opened their Heritage Center in 2018. Open by appointment, the center has a large library and growing archive. The SVBHP has helped over 100 families with their family trees. Programs include Honoring Shenandoah Valley Soul Food History and Chefs and All Black Sports Reunions as well recovering and identifying burial grounds. Our Intern Program explores topics like Early Schools, Musicians and the Arts. The Roots Run Deep website has the research being done for the African American History Tours in the Shenandoah Valley. For more information visit: https://www.rootsrundeep.org or https://www.valleyblackheritage.org Page 25 �Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 22: John Wesley United Methodist Church; 445 Sterling Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; active • Turn around and return to E Kelley St via Hill St • Make a left onto E Kelley St • Make a left onto Sterling St • John Wesley United Methodist Church is on your right just past Effinger St In 2020, John Wesley United Methodist Church celebrated 155 years of service. One of the Churches first places of worship was on one of William Peters' (Site 5) properties. A church was built near Black's Run following the Civil War. Page 26 J �Driving and Walking Instructions to Site 23: Court Square; 68 Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; active today • Continue on Sterling St to E Market St • Make a right onto E Market St • You will come to Court Square and the driving is one way around the Courthouse • Make a right onto Main St • Make a left and then another left as you drive around Court Square. Look for parking. • The last two Sites are a short walk from each other. The Historic Courthouse in Harrisonburg serves Rockingham County and the city of Harrisonburg. In 2020, a Historic Highway Marker was added to the Courthouse grounds. It reads: "Charlotte Harris Lynched, 6 March 18'78. About a dozen disguised people took Charlotte Harris from the custody of jailers in eastern Rockingham County on the night of 6 March 1878 and hanged her from a tree approximately 13 miles southeast of here. This is the only documented lynching of an African American woman in Virginia, and it received nationwide attention. A grand jury that met here failed to identify any of the lynchers. Harris had been accused of inciting a young African American man to burn the barn of a white farmer. This man was later acquitted on all charges. More than 4,000 lynchings took place in the United States between 1877 and 1950; more than 100 people, primarily African American men, were lynched in Virginia." Page 27 �Walking Instructions to Site 24: Harry Lee's Shoe Shine Parlor; 57 S Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802; Office in building today • From the Highway Marker on Court Square, walk to Main St • Make a right onto S Main St • The Site will be on your right Driving Instructions to Site 24: • Drive to Main St from Court Square and Charlotte Harris' Highway Marker • Make a left onto Main St • Make the next right on E Market St • Make your first right onto S Federal St (Note: there is a public parking lot on Federal Street. This is the best place to go to stop and see Site 24.) • Make a right onto E Water St • Make a right onto S Main St • The Site will be a short distance on your left Harry Lee Solomon was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia on March 15th 1896 and died of natural causes on January 18th, 1960 at the age of 63. Solomon owned a local shoe shine shop called, "Harry Lee's Shoe Shine Parlor". Solomon was known as more than just a shoeshiner, though. He was known and respected by the entire Harrisonburg community as a most talented musician. He sang for local quartets and at his church. Solomon was also part of the band, Aces of Rhythm, as the pianist and backup vocalist. Solomon and his fellow band members made a name for themselves in the Harrisonburg and Shenandoah Valley communities respectfully. The band was known to play at local clubs, establishments, schools, and more. Known musical groups: Aces of Rhythm, The Shenandoah Comedy Four and the Night Hawk Orchestra. Written by Ray Bahlaiwa. Page 28 �Roots Run Deep, Harrisonburg, Virginia; An African American History Tour Firths, F Ourth St ii; ,Jg "' Tllirds1 J" ' I cs 1/n t= ,, . 19 1<ofley 51 VI C 3 3 E IV01re St E Eilizabetn St nburg 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11 . 12. Jail Hill, Otterbein Methodist Church Parking Lot, 176 W Market St Strother House, 170 N High St, still standing Jeremiah Gibson's workshop, 188 N Liberty Street Hite Family Home, 227 N Main St Joshua and William Peters' Properties, 75 N Mason St The Blue Circle 30 Club, 145 E Wolfe Street The Vicker's home, 138 E Wolfe St First Baptist Church, 213 N Mason St Doc Dickerson's house, 203 E Wolfe, still standing Miss Jenny's Tea Room/Jennie's Chicken Shack, 255 E Wolfe Street Mary Fairfax's home, 395 Broad St, still standing Effinger Street School, Roses Parking lot * 13. Dallard-Newman House, 184 Kelley St, still standing 14. Bethel AME Church, 184 Kelley St, historic church still active 15. Miss Lena's Store, 165 Kelley St, still standing 16. First Baptist Church today, 611 Broad St, active 17. Lucy F. Simms home, 231 E Johnson Street, still standing 18. Lucy F. Simms Center, 620 Simms Ave, active 19. Ralph Sampson Park, active 20 . Newtown Cemetery, Hill Street, historic cemetery 21. SVBHP Heritage Center, 425 Hill St, open by appointment 22. John Wesley United Methodist Church, 445 Sterling St, active 23. Historic Courthouse, 80 Court Square, still standing Places you can stop to read and look at the Traipse App or www.rootsrundeep.org • DE EP Page 29 9lon: �~ l Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project's Roots Run Deep African American Histor~ Tours in the Shenandoah Valle~ You can pick up maps and brochures about our tours at: • SVBHP Heritage Center, 425 Hill St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 • Harrisonburg Tourism located inside the Hardesty-Higgins House Visitor Center, 212 S. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 • Lucy F. Simms Center, 620 Simms Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 • The Friendly City Food Co-op, 150 E. Wolfe St. Harrisonburg, VA22802 • And at member businesses of Downtown Harrisonburg. Stop #6, The Blue Circle 30 Club Stop #9. Doc Dickerson's house Page 30 �Page 31 �Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project's Roots Run Deep Harrisonburg, Virginia ~oo-r.s li~,t, This tour is possible through the generous financial support of the following: The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, Karen Brooks Hopkins and The Jerome L. Greene Foundation, Crescent Cities Charities, the Cargill family, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brown through The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, Dr. & Mrs. Steven E. Gardner, Steven Garner Family Fund of the Community Foundation, Heather Kline and friends, House of Oak and Sofa, and Special thanks to the Harrisonburg Reparations Group and the Friends of the SVBHP for their monthly donations. IP This tour is available on the Traipse App. Download for free. Go to www.valleyblackheritage.org & www.rootsrundeep.org to learn more. Page 32 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection Description An account of the resource The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection consists of over 500 items that were digitized to support the development and design of the 2022 exhibit, Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Mary Awkard Fairfax. The series consists of photographs and some historical documents from Mary Awkard Fairfax’s personal collection and her family’s papers (1939–2012), shared with the Celebrating Simms project by Mrs. Fairfax’s niece, Mary Ann Smith-Tucker. The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection is a post-custodial collection, meaning that it consists entirely of digitized materials and that all original materials were returned to the custody of their original owners immediately after being digitized. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Celebrating Simms Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1939-2012 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project's Roots Run Deep Booklet Subject The topic of the resource Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project Roots Run Deep Black History Description An account of the resource Roots Run Deep booklet with intro to African American History Tour Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Harrisonburg (Va.) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Mary Ann Smith-Tucker Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Madison University Libraries Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Justin L. Attas (digitizer & annotator) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource records (documents) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CC By-NC 4.0</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAF1043 Black History Roots Run Deep Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project https://omeka.jmu.edu/simms/files/original/The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection/MAF1044_the-2nd-annual-freedom-fund-banquet-program-from.pdf 5de810da081dca2f0dd137a7370ffcbc PDF Text Text NATIONAL ASSOCIATION for the J\DVANCEMENT of COLORED PEOPLE 2nd Al~NUAL FREEDOM FUND BANQUET Sheraton Four Points Hotel, Harrisonburg Saturday, September 11, 2004 �ABOUT THE ARTIST Shea Ramone Justice was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts in 1970. After attending Boston English High School, he went to Boston University, where the major'r.; ,. ,, , ity of the time he drank, studied and decided to become ~ ·,+_~-~ '\ an artist who starts a revolution with his art, the way Bob ,:<::tif/~ ·::1Jf\, Marley did with his music. With his art education degree in hand, She~ has taught in Fort Lauderdale, F.lori_da and "•~·· .lJ.,.' ·· · 'i-\,J.:.:. Boston Public Schools. He now teaches at LmcolnSudbury Regional High School. He would gladly give it up if anyone could give him a full-time job as an illustra-, •. ":::J> tor of political cartoons and children's books, as long as there is a good dental plan involved. Currently, he lives in Jamaica Plain where he annoys his wife by constantly trying to teach his son, Shea Jr., how to sing songs by the Temptations at the top of his lungs. He is a member of BMAG, Boston's Metropolitan Artists' Guild, and can be reached at sheajustice@cybercom.net. Please visit www.geocities.com/iusticeshea & www.abouthearts.com. :.:-:~~~:/',:?( �THEME: "WHERE WE'VE BEEN AND WHERE WE'RE GOING" CONTENTS Letters of Support ......................................... ... .......................... 2 Letter from Branch President. .......................................... 6 Speaker Bio ............................................................................... 7 Program ...................... ;.............................. ............................... 8 Black National Anthem .................................................. 10 Litany ..................................................................................... 11 Lifetime Achievement A ward Recipients .................................. 12 Branch Officers and Committee Chairs ...................................... 15 In Memoriam .......................................................................... 16 Churches ................... ·....................... ....................................... 20 Sponsors .................................................................................. 24 Advertisers .............................................................................. 25 Patrons .................................................................................... 44 �C:O MM101V1YVE.AlLT1l of VlRGiiVJ,11 Office of the Governor September 11 , 2004 Dear Friends: On behalf of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia, I take great pleasure in welcoming the members and guests of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Branch of the NAAC P\, annual Freedom Fund Banquet. I nm confident that all will thoroughl y enjo y tonight' s keynote speaker, Dr. John Singer. I commend those who worked so diligently to make this evem possible . As the nation 's oldest and largest civil rights organization, the NAACP has worked for mon:: than ninety-five years to preserve economic, social , educational and political liberties on behalf of millions of minority citizens throughout our great Commonwealth and our nation. Promoting equa.lity is one goal that: I emb'.ace, and one that will ensure a bright future tor all citizens of the Commonwealth o :•irginia. I commend the members of t he Harrisonburg-Rockingham Branch of the NAACP for serving your communi ty. Thank you for your commitment to building a belier Co rnrno nwenith, and best wishes for a memorable event. Sincere ly, M~ICV~ Mark R. \Varner ,.._, 2,.._, �,w -••- n-._ I! l . i NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE 4805 MT HOPE DRIVE • BALTI MORE, MD 21215-3297 • (410) 358-8900 \ ___ ___ ,,.,, KWEISI MFUME Pmsfrio::! & Cfuef £:e~utfv,~ Officer September 11 , 2004 Greetings: It is with great pleasure that I extend congratulations to the Harrisonburg. Rockingham County Branch of the NAACP on the occasion of your 2nd Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, "Where We've Been and Where We 're Going." I find this year's theme to be an especially pertinent one, as 2004 is a presidential election year. It is vital that we motivate all people to exercise the essential right to vote, as people of color will continue to be disenfranchised, robbed of resources and benefits, and embroiled in stereotypes until our campaign of voter education, voter registration and voter mobilization helps us to make our opinions known at the polls. Furthermore, we must ensure that our young people are indoctrinated with · the knowledge and the passion for •justice to continue our work into future generations. We must do everything possible to pass on the torch of our dedication to ensuring the civil rights and civil liberties of all people. I would like to extend special congratulations on this event to Monica Robinson , President of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Branch, Dr. John Singer of Madison University, tonight's guest speaker, and every other individual who worked to make tonight possible. As always your hard work is evident and appreciated. It is my hope that this banquet will be a time of both education and enjoyment for everyone involved. Sincerely, Preside I �COMMONWEALTH of VIRGIJVIA Office of the Lieutenant Governor Ttmochv M. Kaine {804) ~;86-1075 Lieuten~u Govcmor Fax: {804) 786-7514 TTY{TDD: i-SX-52.3-1120 EM:\iL: lrgo,·@ir,;0,-.:-;1::!r.t·.v;,1.u~ September l I, 2004 Han-isonburg and Rockingham County NAACP Branch #7132 P.O. Box 1010 Harrisonburg, VA 22803 Dear Friends, .I am sorry that a previous commitment will prevent me from joining you at the second annual Freedom Fund Banquet. No doubt, I am missing a wonderful event. Congratulations to your branch, and all of its hard working members, for you r succc:ss over the past year. I commend all of the efforts to sec that the promise of Virginia •·· the promise of education, equal opportunity, and civi l liberty - is available to everyone in Hanisonburg and Rockingham County and throughout our great Commonwealth. I look forward to our continu ed working relationship and wish you all the best on your future projects. With warm regards, I remain Sincerely, ~ \ J ~_;_ '/ . ,7 / ' L---, Timothy M. Kaine Lieutenant Governor of Virginia �August 9, 2004 KWEISI MFUME Pn·~idcnt and C.E.O. Monica Robinson , President Henry Whitelow, Freedom Fund Char Harrisonburg & Rockingham County Branch - NAACP P.O. Box 1010 ~;~ Harrisonburg, VA 2280 · · "';l.w ~dr''" Dear Ms. Robi n and Mr. Whitelow: Thank y u for inviting me to attend your second annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, September 11, 2004. Please know that I wholeheartedly commend the unwavering dedication of the Harrisonburg & Rockingham County Branch and that I recognize your invaluable contributions toward the overall success of our Association. That is why it is particularly difficult for me to inform you that, regrettably, I will be unable to join you due to my attending the annual Congressional Black Caucus weekend on the date of the banquet. l wish·you much success with your event and I look forward to visiting the Harrisonburg & Rockingham County Branch soon. Again, please ·a ccept.my most genuine apology for not being able to join you.• With warmest regards, I am , Si cerely, · KM/sbw 4805 Mt. Hope Drive • Tel.: (410} 486-9100 Baltirnon:, Maryland 2121:i Fax: {4]0) 486-9255 �To our Members, Supporters, and Friends, I would like to begin by thanking each person here today for being an integral part of our Second Annual Freedom Fund Banquet. 2004 has been and is a critical year personally, locally, and nationally. Our theme: Where We've Been and Where We're Going says a lot about our organiza tion. We, as a people, need to reflect on the changing pace of American life and where that change will lead us. Voting allows us to have a voice in ... "Where We Are Going." Living in a time of unrest and uncertainty has made me more aware of the freedoms that so many of us take for granted. Being socially conscious and aware is the duty of all citizens of the United States of America. We, as citizens, must learn to use our voices and our minds to ensure that equality is achieved for all. With equality comes religious, economic, political and educational freedom. These are freedoms that many other nations dream of. Over the last two years we have sought to address and protect the political interests of African-Americans, poor, disenfranchised and other minority groups. We will continue in our quest to educate the community on the importance of voting. We will continue to speak with candidates on issues concerning our community. But most importantly we will work for the enactment of municipal, state and federal legislation designed to improve the educational, political and economic status of minority groups. Our hope is that, when you leave our banquet today, you will have reflected on where we have been as a nation, as a people, as individuals, and where those choices and endeavors will lead us. Seek to fulfill the dreams of our ancestors and to forge a land of equality for generations to come. Today I challenge you to keep the flames of freedom burning bright. I am Forever embracing the struggle, Forever remembering the past, Forever fighting against injustice, and Forever carrying the torch. Let Freedom Ring! With warmest regards, '-7l4onica 9l.obinson Monica Robinson ranch President . . ,. . _, 6 ,. . _, �Dr. John N. Singer is currently an assistant professor in the department of Kinesiology at James Madison University where he teaches primarily in the area of sport management and employs a critical race theoretical framework in studying diversity issues, racism, social change, social responsibility and ethics in various sport and physical activity organizational contexts. His secondary research interest focuses on the impact of exercise and physical activity on the overall well being of people of color. He earned his Ph.D. at Ohio State University and his Master's and Bachelor's degrees at Michigan State University. Dr. Singer has conducted research with the Black Coaches Association (BCA), and has served as a mentor to black male student athletes and to "at-risk" students of color at predominantly white universities. As a product of the Benton Harbor area school system located in the southwestern comer of Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan, Dr. Singer embraces the motto "Life can only be understood looking backward, but it must be lived looking forward." �9/arrisonburg-~ockingham County CJ'fJfl!CCP 2nd 9lnnuo.l Cfreedom Cfund CZ3o.nquef Uepfember 11, 2004 cprogr{jm Was fer of Ceremony Wr. 91enry J]. C]J)hzrelow, Chair Yreedom Cfund Comm/flee Wusico.l cprelude Wrs. 9lngela 9lopkins Women! ofuilence Cfor Cfhe CV1c11ms of9-11 cpro.yer c.Reo. C]J)alfer 91. Qhanl, cpaslor - Cfirsl CJ3aplisl Church 9nfroducfion ofQuesfs Ws. 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Wonlrn c.Robz'nson, CJ3r(Jnch cpresldenl Closing uelecffon (Please Ole1nd) Elf! co 'ry CVolce (jnd uzng CZ3enedfcffon c.Reo. CZJr. 9s(j(jC cp(jul-C~ker, cp(jsfor - 8ohn CWesley CZ/nzJed We!hodzsl Church �BLACK NATIONAL ANTHEM Lift every voice and sing, till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of liberty; Let our rejoicing rise High as the listening skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. We have come over a way that with tears have been watered ' We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered, out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last where the white gleam of our bright star is cast. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; facing the rising sun of our new day begun, let us march on till victory is won. God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, thou who hast brought us thus far on the way; thou who hast by thy might led us into the light, keep us forever in the path, we pray. Stony the road we trod, bitter the chastening rod, . felt in the days when hope unborn had died; yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet · come to the place for which our fathers died? Lest our feet stray from the places, our God,where we met thee; lest our hearts drunk with the wine of the world,we forget thee, shadowed beneath thy hand, may we forever stand, true to our God, true to our native land. �LITANY Let us remember that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of all wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding". (Psalm 111:10) Response: Lord God, Giver of wisdom, hear our prayer. God , prepare minds and souls to be your vessels, ever respectful and loving of others and ouselves. Response: Lord God, Giver of wisdom, hear our prayer. May we strive for unity in the family, community, nation and race. Response: Lord God, Giver of wisdom, hear our prayer. To love and care, to share and clothe, to feed and nurture, to counsel and teach, to be committed to the health and well-being our our communities. · Response: Lord God, Giver of wisdom, hear our prayer. 0, God , lead our communities to wholesome spiritual, social, political and financial action. Response: Lord God, Giver of wisdom, hear our prayer. Lord , lift us out of complacency. Remove all hatred, animosity and anger from our souls. Envelop us in your undying love. Response: Lord God, Giver of wisdom, hear our prayer. Open our eyes that we may see the needs of your people; open our hearts and souls that we may serve with dignity and in peace. �MRS. MARY A. FAIRFAX Mrs. Mary A. Fairfax of 431 E. Gay Street, Harrisonburg, VA is a lifelong resident of Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg. She is the eldest of four children - Joseph C. Awkard, Jr., Leona Awkard Smith (deceased), Fred M. Awkard (deceased) - born to the late Joseph Cyrus Awkard, Sr. and Nadline Wood Awkard. She is the widow of James Fairfax, Sr. Mrs. Fairfax received her early education in Harrisonburg Public Schools. She graduated from Virginia State University in Ettrick, VA with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Elementary Education and then from Columbia University in New York with a Master's of Education degree. Mrs. Fairfax taught in the Shenandoah County, Staunton, Rockingham and Harrisonburg Public School Systems. After 42 years of teaching, Mrs. Fairfax retired in 1976. Mrs. Fairfax is a lifetime member of First Baptist Church, Broad Street, Harrisonburg; and served on the Deaconess Board and as the church 's organist for several years . She has been active in civic and community organizations over the years and remains dedicated to her church and community. Mary Frances Awkard Fairfax is a legend to our Lucy Simms School as she is the last of our charter teachers from Effinger School. All previous students look her up and keep in touch with her. She is loved, loved, loved. ,_, 12,..._, �MRS. AMELIA NIZER JONES Mrs. Amelia Nizer Jones is a resident of Rockingham County where she resides with her husband, Earl Jones. Mrs. Jones received her early education in Rockingham County at the Christiansburg Institute. She further studied and received a diploma in Secretarial Science from Norfolk State in 1953. Mrs. Jones worked for Harrisonburg City Public Schools for 32 years prior to retiring in 1990. Mrs. Jones is a dedicated member of Mount Paran Baptist Church in Elkton, VA and has been active in numbers civic and community organizations, which include: • Cinderella Program for Young Women • Meals on Wheels • Church Women United • The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (1977) • Board Member of the Effinger St/Lucy Simms Incorporation Mrs. Jones has also won many certificates and awards, including: • Leadership Skills for Church Members • Black History Certificate of Recognition (Education) • Marketing Education - Lifetime Service Award • Outstanding Service Award - Harrisonburg High School • Marketing Education - Contributed superior guidance, inspiration and support to the youth of Harrisonburg Mrs. Jones is also a member of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham County NAACP. �HARRlSONBURG AND ROCKINGHAJ NAACP BRANCH OFFICERS PRESIDENT Monica Robinson VICE PRESIDENT Beverly Banks SECRETARY Dr. Aashir Nasim ASST. SECRETARY Nathaniel Robinson TREASURER Esther Nizer ASST. TREASURER William Talley COMMITTEE CHAIRS FINANCE Esther Nizer MEMBERSHIP Elaine Blakey FREEDOM FUND Henry Whitelow PRESS & PUBLICITY Camilla Washington HEALTH Kadijah Islam RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS Rev. Karen Robinson LEGAL REDRESS William Talley �HARRISONBURG A.ND ROCKINGH NAACP CHAIR Henry Whitelow Doris Allen Beverly Banks Karen Robinson Monica Robinson Camilla Washington Lois Williams �IN MEMORIAM we remember septem-b er ll, 2001._ �IN MEMORIAM ,_,] 7,..._, �IN MEMORIAM �IN MEMORIAM Matthew Scott Clark November 14, 1984-June 3, 2003 Son of Scott Price & Barbara Clark Nephew of Pat Cubbage Sadly missed b our Famil In Memory of Michael Anthony "Chuck" Cubbage December 10, 1961-August 27, 1994 Father of Sharee & Alexis Davis Son of Elder Benjamin F. & Doris Cubbage Sadly missed by all your family Sa . s ... II Psai;;,s 23:2 �IN MEMORIAM/CHURCHES GOD'S WAY TO HEAVEN The Walls of Jasper Gospel Church Phone: 704.523.8824 400 Archdale Drive Charlotte, NC 28217 Bishop J. A. Baldwin "FOCUSED ON KINGDOM WORK IN THE LAND .... TODAY" �CHURCHES John Wesley United Methodist Church Sterling & Effinger Streets Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 434-9795 Church (540) 434-23 78 Parsonage Pastor: Rev. Dr. Isaac S. Paul-Coker Sunday Service: _ 11 :00 a.m. The Pastor, officers and members wish the Harrisonburg Chapter of the NAACP much success with the Freedom Fund Banquet. May Cod continue to bless you in all your future undertakings. BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPICOPAL CHURCH 184 Kelley Street (540) 433-5925 Pastor: Reverend Frank L.N. Hill CHURCH SERVICE: SUNDAYS @ 11 :00 AM 'Ifie Pastor, Officers aruf Members wou[a UK!, to wisfi tfie J-larrisonburg Cfiapter of tfie :l{Jl..Jl..C.P. mucfi success witfi tfie :Jreeaom :funa 'Banquet as we[[ as your Worf:._ tfirougfwut tfie year. !l(emem&er to 5l[ways Put (joa :first In.5l[['Ifiat ~ou 'lJo! �CHURCHES Waynesboro Virginia 22980 Q .· · f 'f j. Home 540 942 1473 . . . PASTOR MARION G WOOD 32 Bell Wood lane CeU 540 649 0809 Church 540 289 -9742 E~mail pathguy@intelos.net New Hope Baptist Church P.O. Box 92 McGaheysvme, VA 22840 �CHURCHES MT. PA.RAN BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR A .T. CRAWLEY 1229 Mt. Pamn Road Elkmn Vt\ 22827 540.298.9 124 Church 540.949 .0883 Hom e Draw nigh to God, and he will draw ni9h to you ~ James 4:~ . Directions from 33E. At Elkton on 340N take second right at light (Spotswood Ave.) then left on 759 (Newtown Rd). Go 1/2 mile and turn left on Mt. Paran Church Rd. Go up the hill and the church is on the left. BEST WISHES HARRISONBURG-ROCKINGHAM COUNTY NAACP Jffirst J$aptist ©qurcq 611 J$roab ~tn~d ~arrisonhurg, ?1}J\ 22802 Reverend Walter A. Ghant, Pastor Sunday School ~ 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ~ 11 :00 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday- 7:00 p.m. "What A Mighty God We Serve" �SPONSORS Elkton, Virginia "Committed to 6ringino out the 6est in meauine" JI <ProuaSupporter of the ¾fl.JlCCP �ADVERTISERS - ACADEMIC ~w i F'1!.l/fr4i,~'1Jl;S •vff. , F ·.:,· ·l. ,,.:u ! jli};-:tf 1 - ~ ~,f . R ·.: p ! j~e>t' :f ' . -_ u 1 ·" ' .,, _ ! , •, ·" Septen1ber 22 11 d - 25 th 2004 Jmnes lvladison Llni--uersity, 1-larrisonburg VA The n1ost significant African A1nerican literary event of the decade ·w ill include: , Over 40 African Arnerican Poets t1 Two Internationally Renowned Bands ,, Various Art & Photo Exhibits i Poetry Jan1 Session with DJ Renegade Register online wwv,.1.jmu.edu/furiousflower or by phone at (54 , :. . ,~-~ 'if <.REAci-t:our AND READ ro vouR CHILD >:· ,-;· ' 'Diet You :Know? . ,facts. .. abput 'iiteracy in :America ·. -~~ve $µggested tliat improving reading levels will improve .. .. . .. . .. . 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Mcn'iber F.D.I.C �ADVERTISERS - BEAUTY & BARBER BLAKEY'S BARBER SHOP 230 Community Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (540) 434-8717 �ADVERTISERS - CLOTHING CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY G·RANNY lONGlEGS MERCY HOUSE THRIFT STORE 1005 South High Street 433-3272 Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. • Clothing • Furniture • Appliances • Household Items • Electronics • Computers • Music • Toys • Crafts ... and much more ' Donations accepted daily Pick-up provided for large items Daily Specials - 50% off ~ Call for Details ~ 16 South Main Street 433-4097 Mon. - Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Barely-worn Name Brand Clothing • Vintage Clothing • Wedding/Formal Apparel • Antiques • Unique Gift Ideas ... and more! An excellent way to support Mercy House and your local downtown merchants Come in and see what's going on downtown Daily Specials - 50% off ~ Call for Details ~ �ADVERTISERS - CLOTHING/COMMUNITY M - FS-6 Sa t. 9-2 Miss Maggie's Tailoring & A lte rations MAGGIE DAOUST - Owner 383-B N. Main St. Harrisonburg. VA 22802 Family Owned Since 1965 540-44,2-1751 Summe r & Winter Storage Fur Cleaning & Storage Shi rt Laundry Service Leather Cleani ng Alterations D rape,ries Hours: 7 a .m. - 6 p.m. (M-F), 9 a.m. - 2 p . m . (Sat.) 268 N. Main Street Harrisonbu,r g, VA 22802 ~ l i i i % J l l i i ! l l i i E 1 i i ! W " - 11111 I!' {540) 434-6570 Ton Free {877) 211-1081 i!illlllMl:lii ~; _ _ _ , Charlotte C. Moore and Family wishes to congratulate the Harrisonburg-Rockingham County NAACP on their 2nd Annual Freedom Fund Banquet �• ADVERTISERS - COMMUNITY We are a Beautiful People, We are a Community Congratulations to the NAACP fia:rri,.s-o n.6 urq .:.,, ,_ you:ntJ a.ch.i e vers 1 Constance Whitelow, Director CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SECOND ANNUAL FREEDOM FUND BANQUET Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. shares a century-long history of activism and action with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. We are proud of that connection. Let us continue to work together to impact the quality of life in our communities. The Connection Committee of the Sigma Gamma Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. urges every citizen to be educated and involved in the political process. Register a new Voter before October 3, 2004. Kadesha Washington, Connections Committee Chair, Cheryl Talley, President Sigma Gamma Omega Chapter �ADVERTISERS - ENTERTAINMENT ANY TIME'S A GOOD TIME AT Parents, bring your l<:ids out to see Thursday evenings 1 child eats free w/ each adult purchase 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday Balloons & Magic 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. �ADVERTISERS - HOME IMPROVEMENT/REPAIR • Otlke Cleaning • Const ruction Cleaning • l\.icwe In an d Out Cfoauing ,· BANKS 546 Stoncfield Ct. Har r ison burg~ Va 22802 . g .:,erv1 Cl . • .,,Ie.a. n1n ce (540) 43 2-6699 Li:censed• Bonded.Insured wm cba t1 ksraivah oo.com C ·- .,✓ .., \Vm. 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You can vote if you: • Are 18 years of age or older; • Are single, married, divorced, winow( er), or significant other; • Can't read or write; • Are physically or mentally challenged in any way; • Have been charged with a felony or misdemeanor and the charges are cleared When should you vote? • Every Election Remember that, on Election Day, YOU CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE For more information on voter registration, please contact your city or county registrar's office or contact the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County NAACP at (540) 434-2500. ~39~ �ADVERTISERS - POLITICAL Harrisonburg- on yo . , Freed �ADVERTISERS - REAL ESTATE Let Esther Nizer guide you through the home buying process. • • • • • • • • • • Check your credit Get pre-approved Determine your price range Call Esther Research neighborhoods Search for homes Make an offer Chose a loan Get a home inspection Close and move in! Thinking of selling. Call Esther today for a FREE market value analysis. 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Title A name given to the resource The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection Description An account of the resource The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection consists of over 500 items that were digitized to support the development and design of the 2022 exhibit, Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Mary Awkard Fairfax. The series consists of photographs and some historical documents from Mary Awkard Fairfax’s personal collection and her family’s papers (1939–2012), shared with the Celebrating Simms project by Mrs. Fairfax’s niece, Mary Ann Smith-Tucker. The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection is a post-custodial collection, meaning that it consists entirely of digitized materials and that all original materials were returned to the custody of their original owners immediately after being digitized. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Celebrating Simms Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1939-2012 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The 2nd Annual Freedom Fund Banquet Program from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Subject The topic of the resource NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet Description An account of the resource The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Annual Freedom Fund booklet Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Sheraton Four Points Hotel, Harrisonburg (Va.) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Mary Ann Smith-Tucker Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Madison University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 11 2004 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Justin L. Attas (digitizer & annotator) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource records (documents) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CC By-NC 4.0</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAF1044 Banquet Freedom Fund NAACP https://omeka.jmu.edu/simms/files/original/The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection/MAF1036_the-album-prints-booklet-from-lucy-f-simms-school.pdf 542109944c975612fa9f2c965059fde0 PDF Text Text / ") . -s1/4W6 - / S/4 '/vnAf ...l .. �., �\ J ) \ I I ) ) ) ) ) l �\ l ) '\ I I \ / ) ) ) ����in the Yellow Box Made only by Eastman Subject_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Place _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection Description An account of the resource The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection consists of over 500 items that were digitized to support the development and design of the 2022 exhibit, Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Mary Awkard Fairfax. The series consists of photographs and some historical documents from Mary Awkard Fairfax’s personal collection and her family’s papers (1939–2012), shared with the Celebrating Simms project by Mrs. Fairfax’s niece, Mary Ann Smith-Tucker. The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection is a post-custodial collection, meaning that it consists entirely of digitized materials and that all original materials were returned to the custody of their original owners immediately after being digitized. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Celebrating Simms Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1939-2012 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Album Prints Booklet from Lucy F. Simms School Students Subject The topic of the resource Mary Awkard Fairfax Lucy F. Simms School Description An account of the resource The Album Prints Booklet from Lucy F. Simms School Students Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Mary Ann Smith-Tucker Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Madison University Libraries Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Justin L. Attas (digitizer & annotator) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource black-and-white photographs Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CC By-NC 4.0</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAF1036 Lucy Simms Mary Awkard Fairfax Students https://omeka.jmu.edu/simms/files/original/The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection/MAF0498_the-first-baptist-church-honors-booklet-for-jim.pdf 576b46a40b1fe06264feea79ea2f91ce PDF Text Text �TRIBUTE PROGRAM FOR DEACON & MRS . JAMES FAIRFAX SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 1984 THEME: The Lord, your God, chose you for his own possession . For thou art an holy people unto t he Lord thy God: The Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself above all people that are upon the face of the earth. Deut . 7:6 Mistress of Ceremony--- -- - Sis. Dorothy Brandon DEVOTION - - - - - - ------- --- - - DEACONS PROCESSION OF HONOREES- - -- ESCORTED BY SIS. GINETTE WASHINGTON ' '& BP.O. RON BR.I\NDON GUEST CHOIR OPENING SELECTION SCRIPTURE PRAYER SELECTION------ - - - - --- ---- GUEST CHOIR WELCOME TO VISITORS - - ----- SIS. PATRICIA BLAKEY RESPONSE-------- - - - --- - - -- SIS. AMELIA JONES SOLO-- ------------------ -- SIS. CATHY WINSTON SPEAKERS --- 5 Minutes - --- MR . JAMES O' DONNELL MR . ELON RHODES SOLO ---- - - - - - ---------- - - - MR . FRED AWKARD SPEAKING IN BEHALF OF- ---- DR . JOSEPH AWKARD FAMILY HISTORY OF FAIRFAXES - - - ---SIS.ROBBIE CHRISHON, ASST . CLERK OFFERING - - - - - --- ----- ----- DEACONS SELECTION ---- - - - - - - - - --- - - DIVINE LIFE SINGERS INTRODUCTION OF GUEST- --- - REV. CALVIN BALTIMORE SPEAKER SELECTION ------- - -- - ------ GUEST CHOIR SERMON----------- -- ------- REV . MICHAEL TURNER, MT. PAHRAN BC INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN - - - REV . TURNER DISCIPLESHIP SELECTION - - - -- - - - -- -- - - -- GUEST CHOIR SIS . EILEEN MADDEN PRESENTATION TO REV . TURNER PRESENTATION TO FAIRFAXES - SIS . LOUISE WILLIAMS REMARKS--- ------- - -------- MR. & MRS . FAIRFAX REV . BALTIMORE RECOGNITION OF FAMILY & FRIENDS FAMILY PORTRAIT CLOSING REMARKS------- - - -- REV . TURNER BENEDICTION TRIBUTE COMMITTEE MEMBERS SIS. LOUISE WILLIAMS - CHAIRPERSON SIS . CATHY WINSTON - VICE CHAIRPERSON SIS. SIS. SIS. SIS . SIS. SIS . SIS . SIS . PATRICIA BLAKEY RACHEL LEWIS CATHERINE DUNN DORIS WASHINGTON EILEEN MADDEN PAULINE BROWN ANN TURNER HILDA CARTER SIS . Ai'1AimA ·;.;c coY SIS. MATTIE MYERS SIS . GINETTE WASHINGTON APPRECIATION TO MY COMMITTEE: It has been an honor and a pleasure to work with you. Each of you have been simply a jewel to me . Without your hard work and support, this joyful event would not have been possible. I say to each of you, keep on the bandwagon for our Lord. God bless all of you. SIS. LOUISE WILLIAMS RECEPTION IN LOWER AUDITORIUM HISTORY OF FAIRFAXES De~con and Mrs . James Fairfax have given many years of unselfish, dedicated service to our church . They have served wherever t hey wer e needed and are still involved in t he work of the church. They both have also worked. in activities in the community. �James Fairfax is the son of Mrs. Mabel Fairfax of Leesburg, VA and the late Arthur Fairfax, Sr . , and was born at Short Hill VA in Loudoun County. He received his education at Powell's Grove School in Loudoun County. He has one sister Mrs. Mae Johnson of Linden, New Jersey and one brother Arthur Fairfax, Jr., of Seat Pleasant, Maryland, two sons James R. Fairfax of Reston, VA and Arthur Henry Fairfax of Leesburg, VA. In March 1944, he became a member of the First Baptist Church on Wolfe Street having come from Mt. Zion Baptist Church at Round Hill, VA. He joined under the pastorate of Rev. J. 0. Wright. Although he was quite a young man he soon became a deacon of the church. He has served faithfully on the Deacon Board for 38 years and is now chairmqn of the Deacon Board. Deacon Fairfax is not only chairman of the Deacon Board, but Vice President of the Church Day Care Center and is driver of the church bus. Mary Frances Awkard Fairfax is the daughter of the late Joseph and Nanline Awkard and was born in Harrisonburg, VA. She has one sister, Mrs . Leona Smith of Harrisonburg, VA two brothers, Dr. Joseph C. Awkard of Wilmington, NC and Fred Monroe Awkard of Washington, DC, one Godchild Mrs. Mary Ann Tucker of Petersburg, VA. Mary graduated from Effinger High School, Harrisonburg, VA, received a BS Degree from Virginia State College, Petersburg, VA and a MA Degree in Early Childhood Education from Columbia University, New York City. Mary joined the church at a very young age. She has been organist and choir director of the church for 45 years. At present she is serving as parttime organist. Mary and James were united in Holy Matrimony, February 1966 by Rev. T.C. Allen Mrs. Fairfax retired from teaching in the Harrisonburg Public schools after teaching and director of music at Lucy F. Simms School for 24 years. After Simms School closed, she spent ten years at Waterman School retiring from there. Mrs . Fairfax, along with helping with church music is Superintendent and adult teacher of the Sunday School. She is President of the Missionary Society and Secretary for the Ladies' Auxiliary and church Historian. w.6~irf axes are determined to be of christian servi~ the church as long as they are physically able. ., .. o, ........ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection Description An account of the resource The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection consists of over 500 items that were digitized to support the development and design of the 2022 exhibit, Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Mary Awkard Fairfax. The series consists of photographs and some historical documents from Mary Awkard Fairfax’s personal collection and her family’s papers (1939–2012), shared with the Celebrating Simms project by Mrs. Fairfax’s niece, Mary Ann Smith-Tucker. The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection is a post-custodial collection, meaning that it consists entirely of digitized materials and that all original materials were returned to the custody of their original owners immediately after being digitized. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Celebrating Simms Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1939-2012 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The First Baptist Church Honors Booklet for James Fairfax and Mary Awkard Fairfax Subject The topic of the resource Mary Awkard Fairfax Family First Baptist Church Tribute Description An account of the resource The First Baptist Church honors booklet for James Fairfax and Mary Awkard Fairfax with biographies corresponding to their time in the church Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Harrisonburg (Va.) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource First Baptist Church Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Mary Ann Smith-Tucker Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Madison University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 16 1984 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Megan N. Medeiros (digitizer & annotator) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource records (documents) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CC By-NC 4.0</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAF0498 Family First Baptist Church Mary Awkard Fairfax Tribute https://omeka.jmu.edu/simms/files/original/The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection/MAF1024_photograph-of-hentrietta-jones-in-lynchburg-by-the.jpg e2f344fb4264847a8ab7c88b0f006048 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection Description An account of the resource The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection consists of over 500 items that were digitized to support the development and design of the 2022 exhibit, Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Mary Awkard Fairfax. The series consists of photographs and some historical documents from Mary Awkard Fairfax’s personal collection and her family’s papers (1939–2012), shared with the Celebrating Simms project by Mrs. Fairfax’s niece, Mary Ann Smith-Tucker. The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection is a post-custodial collection, meaning that it consists entirely of digitized materials and that all original materials were returned to the custody of their original owners immediately after being digitized. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Celebrating Simms Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1939-2012 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Henrietta Jones- Lynchburg, Va. May 1949 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photograph of Henrietta Jones in Lynchburg by the Roadside Subject The topic of the resource Mary Awkard Fairfax Description An account of the resource Black and white photograph of Henrietta Jones by the road in Lynchburg from loose photo album pages page seven back bottom left third in stack found in brown bag from Mary Ann Smith-Tucker Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Lynchburg (Va.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Mary Ann Smith-Tucker Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Madison University Libraries Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Justin L. Attas (digitizer & annotator) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource black-and-white photographs Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CC By-NC 4.0</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAF1024 Mary Awkard Fairfax https://omeka.jmu.edu/simms/files/original/The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection/MAF1015_photograph-of-mary-awkard-fairfax-recieving-gift.jpg 9d550ee28048860334594875d72723bb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection Description An account of the resource The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection consists of over 500 items that were digitized to support the development and design of the 2022 exhibit, Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Mary Awkard Fairfax. The series consists of photographs and some historical documents from Mary Awkard Fairfax’s personal collection and her family’s papers (1939–2012), shared with the Celebrating Simms project by Mrs. Fairfax’s niece, Mary Ann Smith-Tucker. The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection is a post-custodial collection, meaning that it consists entirely of digitized materials and that all original materials were returned to the custody of their original owners immediately after being digitized. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Celebrating Simms Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1939-2012 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Retired Teachers Assoc. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photograph of Mary Awkard Fairfax Receiving Gift from the Retired Teachers Association Subject The topic of the resource Mary Awkard Fairfax Retired Teachers Association Description An account of the resource Faded color photograph of Mary Awkard Fairfax Receiving a gift from the retired Teachers association at a ceremony from loose photo album pages page five front top right top of stack found in brown bag from Mary Ann Smith-Tucker Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Harrisonburg (Va.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Mary Ann Smith-Tucker Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Madison University Libraries Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Justin L. Attas (digitizer & annotator) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource color photographs Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CC By-NC 4.0</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAF1015 Gift Mary Awkard Fairfax Retired Teachers Association https://omeka.jmu.edu/simms/files/original/The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection/MAF0509_photograph-of-mary-awkard-fairfax-with-dr-Joann.jpg 7b6774a373ff242aa24885ad5e71ba81 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection Description An account of the resource The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection consists of over 500 items that were digitized to support the development and design of the 2022 exhibit, Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Mary Awkard Fairfax. The series consists of photographs and some historical documents from Mary Awkard Fairfax’s personal collection and her family’s papers (1939–2012), shared with the Celebrating Simms project by Mrs. Fairfax’s niece, Mary Ann Smith-Tucker. The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection is a post-custodial collection, meaning that it consists entirely of digitized materials and that all original materials were returned to the custody of their original owners immediately after being digitized. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Celebrating Simms Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1939-2012 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound church related activities Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photograph of Mary Awkard Fairfax with Dr. Joanne Gabbin and a Woman with a Purple Shirt and Large Glasses in a Church Pew Subject The topic of the resource Mary Awkard Fairfax First Baptist Church Friends Description An account of the resource Color photograph of Mary Awkard Fairfax in a blue suit with white accents and a hat sitting in a church pew beside Dr. Joanne Gabbin in a white blouse with a white hat on and a woman in a purple shirt with large glasses and a large cross on from loose photo album page one front bottom found in brown bag from Mary Ann Smith-Tucker Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Harrisonburg (Va.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Mary Ann Smith-Tucker Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Madison University Libraries Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Megan N. Medeiros (digitizer & annotator) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource color photographs Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CC By-NC 4.0</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAF0509 First Baptist Church Friends Mary Awkard Fairfax https://omeka.jmu.edu/simms/files/original/The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection/MAF0458_photograph-of-isiah-brown-with-a-light-collared.jpg 6e91ec38f40fe62072e69c5c3837cea0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection Description An account of the resource The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection consists of over 500 items that were digitized to support the development and design of the 2022 exhibit, Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Mary Awkard Fairfax. The series consists of photographs and some historical documents from Mary Awkard Fairfax’s personal collection and her family’s papers (1939–2012), shared with the Celebrating Simms project by Mrs. Fairfax’s niece, Mary Ann Smith-Tucker. The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection is a post-custodial collection, meaning that it consists entirely of digitized materials and that all original materials were returned to the custody of their original owners immediately after being digitized. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Celebrating Simms Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1939-2012 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Isaiah Brown 1971-72 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photograph of Isaiah Brown with a Light Collared Shirt Subject The topic of the resource Students Description An account of the resource Close up black and white photograph of young Isaiah Brown with a light collared shirt on Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Mary Ann Smith-Tucker Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Madison University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1971-1972 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Megan N. Medeiros (digitizer & annotator) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource black-and-white photographs Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CC By-NC 4.0</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAF0458 Students