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"Gospel gala and Gallery genesis" souvenir book, 1996. [Cover page]: "Gospel gala and Gallery genesis sponsored by Dora Nelson African American History Museum 316 E 7th Street Perris, California at the Riverside Convention Center 3443 Orange Street Riverside, California 92586 November 17, 1996 2 pm - 6 pm. National Council of Negro Women, Inc. - Affiliate". A graphic of a tree is placed below "sponsored by" and above "Dora Nelson". [Page 2]: "Lift every voice and sing" followed by the poem by "James Weldon Johnson, poet (1871-1938)". [Page 3]: "Dora Nelson African American History Museum program" followed by order of events between 2 and 6 pm. [Page 4]: A miniature biography of Alberta Mabel Kearney briefly describes her dream, dedication to, and ultimate founding of the Dora Nelson African American History Museum. [Page 5]: "Biography of Mrs. Dora Nelson" followed by biographical text. [Page 6]: "Gregory G. French, president, CEO the Gospel Network" followed by biographical text. [Page 7]: "Kevin Bell singer for all occaisions gospel, clasical [sic, pop, rythm [sic] and blues. Vocal training available" followed by contact information. [Page 8]: "Congratulations and best wishes to The Dora Nelson African-American History Museum. ECT Technolink Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, takes pride in the contribution of high performance, ... hardware and software to the Dora Nelson African-American History Museum's internet gallery and information center" and recognition given to "Auen-Berger Foundation, Inc., for funding our grant for internet connectivity." signed. [Page 9]: Advertisement for "Bizi B productions", and "Elma of California". [Page 10]: Advertisements and congratulations to the Dora Nelson African American History Museum. [Page 11]: Congratulations to the museum by "The Willa Mae Taylor Section of the National Coucil of Negro Women", followed by a poem "The Lands of Kings and Queens". [Page 12]: Advertisement for "Brown's publishing co.". [Page 13]: Advertisements for "Scruggs Sister" and "Studio B & B graphics gallery". [Page 14]: Photographic advertisement for "Diamite longevity system". [Page 15]: Advertisement "Let Diamite enhance the quality of your life!". [Page 16]: Business card sized advertisements for six different businesses. [Page 17]: "In memory of Evangeline Mack" tribute fills the page. [Page 18]: "Congratulations and best wishes" to recipient in each quadrant of the page. [Page 19]: "In memory of Rayford Johnson" tribute fills the page. [Page 20]: Page full of "Best wishes and congratulations". [Page 21]: "Congratulations" advertisements. [Page 22]: "Congratulations" advertisements. [Page 23]: List of board of directors and program committee. [Page 24]: List of people given thanks for their participation and involvement. [Page 25]: "Congratulations and best wishes" to the museum given by the "Vietnamese friends of the museum".
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