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Dr. Maynard Holbrook Jackson and Family

Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Texas via the Dallas Historical Society.
A mother, father, and four children sit and stand together in front of a piano and a bookcase wearing their Sunday best.
Rev. and Mrs. Jackson with Maynard, Jr., Carol Ann, Jeanne Odalie and Constance Elaine.
Source: Dallas Historical Society.

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    Mayoral Firsts: Maynard Jackson and Shirley Franklin

    This lesson introduces students to the impactful lives of Maynard Jackson and Shirley Franklin, highlighting their early backgrounds, significant accomplishments, and lasting contributions to the city’s history.

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