CA-010-01-007: Miscellaneous Newspapers. Horne House Foundation Charity Collectibles/Charity and Mentoring, 2007

Record Group

Collection number: CA-010-01-007

Horne House Foundation Charity Collectibles and Mentoring, 2007 [PDF]

Scope and Contents

This document contains assorted newspaper clippings from 2007, highlighting various events and publications associated with the Horne Foundation. Notable contents include a speech by Dr. Henry Lewis on personal achievement, hosted during Black History Month, Dr. R. Marie Horne's reflections in her "Doctor's Diary" series, and articles marking significant community contributions by women in Brooks County. The clippings also feature tributes, such as the planned memorial for Washington Street High School, and a special event with celebrity Dr. Victoria Rowell, illustrating the Foundation's active role in promoting education, heritage, and mentoring within the community.

Newpaper clipping. Bonnell Holmes. "An Hour with Dr. Henry Lewis," The Quitman Free Press, Feb. 21, 2007. Cover page pg.1. Holmes recounts an event at Brooks County High School that featured a speech by Florida A&M University President Emeritus, Dr. Henry Lewis, on personal achievement through an education, a career, and productive citizenship. The event was hosted by Dr. R. Marie Horne and the Horne Foundation as part of observances for Black History Month.
Newspaper clipping. "Horne Foundation Highlights," The Quitman Free Press, Feb. 22, 2007. pg. 12. A notice about plans for a tribute engraving to be placed at the site of the Horne Foundation to honor the memory of Washington Street High School.
Newspaper clipping. R. Marie Horne, MD. "Medical Messages from a Doctor's Diary," The Quitman Free Press, Feb. 28, 2007. pg. 3. Dr. Horne recounts two anecdotes from her first post-doctoral year as a Physician Intern in observance of Black History Month. Dr. Horne recounts being assaulted by an elderly patient suffering from a recent stroke while continuing to provide care, and being celebrated by another elderly patient who was impressed with Dr. Horne's abilities, having noted that he had never been cared for by a black doctor before.
Newspaper clipping. "Saluting Brooks County's Working Women," The Quitman Free Press, April 25, 2007. pg. 3, 18. Dr. Horne describes her personality traits as a medical doctor and individual, emphasizing her commitment to her profession, religion, and society.
Newspaper clipping. "Honor Foundation Ad," Quitmand Free Press, April 25, 2007. pg. 3, 8. A notice about the personal accomplishments of Dr. R. Marie Horne and Doctoral Candidate Elizabeth Howell Tiller.
Newspaper clipping. R. Marie Horne, MD. "The Stethoscope Series," The Quitman Free Press, May 2, 2007. pg.4 (Health Aspects). Dr. Horne emphasizes the importance of appreciating family and personal history, both in terms of it providing instruction to the young and providing insights to identify medical concerns.
Newspaper clipping. R. Marie Horne, MD. "Stethoscope Series: The Therapeutics of a Mother's Love," The Quitman Free Press, May 9, 2007. pg. 4. Dr. Horne recounts the importance of celebrating mothers in anticipation of Mother's Day observances, noting their positive influence on their children, and the inspiration they provide. Dr. Horne honors her own mother as well, and the impact she had on Dr. Horne, her sisters and her contemporaries.
Newspaper clipping. Bonnell Holmes. "Celebrity Comes to Town," The Quitman Free Press, August 8, 2007. Cover page 1. Bonnell Holmes recounts a visit to Quitman and Brooks County by Dr. Victoria Rowell, as part of her national book tour for "The Women Who Raised Me, A Memoir" as sponsored by the Quality of Life Association. A reception at the Quitman Brooks County Museum and Cultural Center is mentioned along with a ceremony at the Horne Foundation.
Newspaper clipping. "Victoria Rowell: Hollywood at Home," The Quitman Free press, August 8, 2007. pg. 10. Photos and captions are provided from a visit to Quitman and Brooks County by Dr. Victoria Rowell, as part of her national book tour for "The Women Who Raised Me, A Memoir" as sponsored by the Quality of Life Association.

Dates

2007

Creator

Horne, Marie R., Dr. (Person)

Extent

239 Megabytes (1 Electronic Record: 1 PDF document, 10 pages. ca010-01-007_bchb_horne-house.pdf .pdf 30 Files, 4 Folders. 239 MB (250,757,061 bytes).)

Language

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Subjects (names)

Holmes, Bonnell; Lewis, Henry, Dr.; Horne, R. Marie, Dr.; Tiller, Elizabeth Howell; Rowell, Victoria, Dr.; Brown, Amanda, Dr.; Maxwell, James; Brown, Dr.; Williams; Wright; Miller