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It is a black and white photo of the Jackson County African American School plaque for grades 1-12. It states:

"This building is recognized as the last African-American educational institution in Jackson County Public Schools. Students in Jackson…

It is a black and white side view of the church with the sign off to the side. The sign shows the name of the school and the times of the services.

It is a black and white closeup of the school. The building from this angle has a door and a single window on the left. Around the corner there are four windows and a tree overhanging the building.

This is a black and white photo of the Texanna School with a group of children and their teachers outside. The photo consists of three rows of children

It is a black and white photo of Ray's Chapel. In the picture you can see the steeple, a front door with a lamp over it. There are trees around it and a vehicle in the background. There are 2 windows on either side of the door and down the side there…

This is a black and white photo of Aunt Nan Ray. She is smiling and holding a gift basket. She is looking at someone not in the picture, and sitting in a recliner with a window with flower curtains in the background.

It is a black and white photo of Ray's Chapel AME Zion Church cornerstone. The cornerstone states,

"RAY'S CHAPEL A.M.E ZION CHURCH
EST 1865
REBUILT 1949"

This is a black and white photo of a deed of trust from Purel Miller's collection. This deed of trust is dated October 26, 1923. It is written for the amount of $50. They promise to pay Howard Smith and Julia Hyett.

This is a black and white photo of Rev. Hemphill. He was a black Indian church organizer. Rev. Hemphill is photographed wearing a suit sitting in a chair and his hands on his lap. The photograph is signed

This is a black and white photo of Mr. Smith. He is wearing glasses, a suit and tie and grinning at the camera.