Businesswoman. Her experiences as a resident of Hamilton, Park, Texas, 1955-91. Parents; segregated education in Grand Prairie, Texas; employment as private housekeeper; housing in Dallas projects; African-American life in Hall-Thomas area of Dallas; decision to buy home in Hamilton Park; home improvements; transportation problems; establishment of beauty shop in Hamilton Park Shopping Center; flooding problems; Hamiltonians and other social activities; Hamilton Park School; school desegregation and Pacesetter; property restrictions.