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Thomas F. Freeman Collection, no. 78 – Awards Banquet at the Rice Hotel

March 9, 2015Texas Archive Of The Moving Image, Thomas F Freeman Collectionacceptance speech, African-American, applause, award, banquet, community, Dr. Thomas F. Freeman, Dr. Thomas Freeman, Freeman, Harris County, home movie, home movies, honor, Houston, party, plaque, podium, reception, Rice Hotel, Rice University, speaker, speakers, speech, speeches, TFC, the Rice Hotel, Thomas, Thomas F., Thomas F. Freeman, Thomas Freeman, tux, tuxedo, tuxedos, TX

This home movie depicts scenes from a formal awards banquet held at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas.

Thomas F. Freeman Collection, no. 86 – Roast and Toast Banquet (1974)

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This home movie captures scenes of Dr. Thomas F. Freeman being honored at a

Thomas F. Freeman Collection, no. 30 – Roast and Toast Banquet (1974)

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This home movie captures scenes of Dr. Thomas F. Freeman being honored at a

The Bentsen Film Collection, no. 5 – Citrus Queen Pageant and Parade

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This home movie captures scenes of a 1940s Citrus Queen Pageant and parade, part of the Texas Citrus Fiesta in Mission, Texas. Pageant contestants and their escorts walk down the stage in their gowns in front of a large grapefruit backdrop. Brief scenes of the Parade of Oranges are also included.

Too Frightening (Part II)

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This amateur film, made by a young Robert Frye, is titled