Dressing for the Occasion:

ID: 2851 ~ Source: Williams, Paralee J. Interviewed by Sharon Styles, July 8, 2010, in Waco, TX. Baylor University Institute for Oral History, Waco, TX. Access full interview here.
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Paralee J. Williams discusses Juneteenth celebrations on Wood Avenue and downtown in Waco. She recalls wearing a nice dress in light of the festivities.

This file appears in: Juneteenth

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