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Title: The Licker Sisters
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1950 - 1965
Abstract: This is a photograph of sisters (from left) Ethel Haney, Esther Maxwell, and Bertha Licker. They are the daughters of Polish immigrants Sam Licker and his wife, Sarah Cohen. The sisters followed in the footsteps of their parents by starting a retail clothing business called the Cotton Patch during the mid 1950s. The store was first located on Maple Street but later moved to Jackson Heights Plaza on Broad Street in Murfreesboro.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Licker-Goldstein-Weise Family Collection
Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Sr. Research Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002768
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| 252 |
Title: Students of Green School in Knoxville, Tennessee
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1940 - 1950
Abstract: 2 tifs. Two images of African American students at the Green School in Knoxville. The first photograph depicts Green School students preparing for a parade outside the school. The first group of young students hold drums and instruments, the second set of students, some in safety patrol belts, hold signs that collectively say "Jack Sprat was like that he broke the rule of safely school so her he lies while ... cries." The last set of older students, well-dressed stand at the rear. The second image depicts pre-teen students in their seated in their desks in the classroom. The students smile for the camera as their teacher, Leon Nance, looks on. Green School is named for Dr. Henry M. Green and was established in 1909 on Payne Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee. Green School also served as Knoxville Colored High School from 1916 until 1928.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
Contributing Institution: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001614
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| 253 |
Title: Parade for Jean Patton, the World's Fastest Woman, 1951
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1951
Abstract: Jean Patton is welcomed home to Tennessee A and I State College with a parade in her honor. She was lauded as the "World's Fastest Woman" after her performance in the inaugural Pan-American Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1951. Patton won the gold medals for the 200 meters and the 4x100 meter relay, and a silver in the 100 meters.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Walter S. Davis Collection
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State University - Special Collections and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002028
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| 254 |
Title: The Kimsey Junior College pumping station
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1965
Abstract: 1 tif. An image of the pumping station at Kimsey Junior College. The small, plain brick structure used to serve the junior college in Polk County. Kimsey College was established in the first half of the 20th century by Dr. Lucius Ezell Kimsey, a prominent physician in the area.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Images of Copper Hill and Copper Basin
Contributing Institution: Nancy Ward Cherokee Foundation
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001577
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| 255 |
Title: Monsanto Company phosphate mining employees, Maury County, Tennessee
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1950 - 1955
Abstract: This photograph of Monsanto Company phosphate mining employees includes Paul Huckaby, Robert Banks, Alfred Stutts, Bill Dunn, Ed Spincer, Eddie Harris, Chester Allen, Jack Hudson, Joe Bell, Charlie Brown, Norris Jr Smith. It was given to the museum by Billy Ray Huckaby, 9/12/94
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: General Collections
Contributing Institution: Mt. Pleasant Maury Phosphate Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000373
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| 256 |
Title: W. T. Thomas School, 4th-6th Grades, 1947-1948
Photographer : unknown
Contributor : W. T. Thomas School
Date Created: 1947 - 1948
Abstract: School pictures of students and teacher of the 4th-6th grades of W. T. Thomas School in southeastern Stewart County, Tennessee near Cumberland City, Tennessee. The school served grades 1-12 and had several teachers.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Mary Florence Betts Scrapbook
Contributing Institution: Stewart County Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000408
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| 257 |
Title: The courthouse in Madisonville, Tennessee
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1960-03-03
Abstract: The Monroe County Courthouse is covered with snow in this winter scene and its clock tower is visible. There are several parked cars in front of the courthouse and one truck at the traffic light. The courthouse was built in 1897 by the Gaylon Seldon Company. The architects were the Bauman Brothers.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Monroe County Archives
Contributing Institution: Monroe County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000479
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| 258 |
Title: Chemistry Class at Tennessee A and I State College in 1950
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1950
Abstract: Students at Tennessee A and I State College, now Tennessee State University, work on an experiment in chemistry class in 1950.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: TSU Photograph Collection
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State University - Special Collections and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002023
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| 259 |
Title: The South Holston Dam in Tennessee
Photographer : unknown
Associated name : Tennessee Valley Authority
Date Created: 1942 - 1960
Abstract: The first two photographs in this series are of the South Holston Dam while under construction. The third photograph features the reservoir created after the dam was built. The South Holston Reservoir is on the South Fork Holston River in northeast Tennessee and extends 24 miles into Virginia. The Tennessee Valley Authority began construction on the dam in 1942 and finished construction in 1950.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Bristol Historical Association
Contributing Institution: Bristol Historical Association
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001626
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| 260 |
Title: Capt. Charles Tucker Auditorium
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1945 - 1970
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Capt. Charles Tucker Auditorium". It was located at Fort Irwin, CA. The Building remains, but has been remodeled and renamed.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Military Collection
Contributing Institution: Fly Cultural Arts Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002085
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| 261 |
Title: The Vine Junior High School band room in Knoxville, Tennessee
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1958
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "The Vine Junior High School band room in Knoxville, Tennessee". The individuals are identified on the back of the photograph as follows. L-R: Band Director, S.C. Cobb; unidentified; Principal Leonard A. Jackson; music teacher, Arnetta G. Wallace, and a student.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
Contributing Institution: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002110
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| 262 |
Title: C. Louie Armstrong
Photographer : Unknown
Date Created: 1950-1965
Abstract: In 1954 C. Louie Armstrong was elected to the Knox County Court in Tennessee. He served until 1960.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
Contributing Institution: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000467
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| 263 |
Title: Girls Scouts
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1947
Abstract: This is a photograph of a Girl Scout troop at Camp Singleton near Knoxville, Tennessee, c. 1947.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
Contributing Institution: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002125
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| 264 |
Title: The Gem Theatre in Knoxville, Tennessee
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1962
Abstract: This is a photograph of the Gem Theatre, at Vine and Central in knoxville, TN. It was one of two African American theatres in Knoxville during the segregationist period of 20th century. The Gem Theatre had a seating capacity of 800.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
Contributing Institution: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002118
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| 265 |
Title: Springtown Baptist Church in Polk County, Tennessee
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1970
Abstract: This photo shows Springtown Baptist Church, est. 1867, in Polk County. Tennessee. The church is a white building in the shape of a house with shingles, possibly made from clapboard and a modest sign above the door.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Images of Springtown
Contributing Institution: Nancy Ward Cherokee Foundation
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000393
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| 266 |
Title: Alfredda Charlotte Delaney
Photographer : Unknown
Date Created: 1970
Abstract: Alfredda Charlotte Delaney, retired Knoxville City School teacher, was active in many civic affairs. Her major involvements were with the Mechanicsville Citizens for a Better Community, Solutions to Issues of Concern to Knoxvillians (SICK), the Mayor's Task Force for Revitalization of Mechanicsville, and the Knoxville Beautification Board. A native of Knoxville, Miss Delaney earned her bachelor's degree at Knoxville College and did graduate work at TSU, Columbia University and The University of Tennessee. Among the many honors she has received are the Mayor's Certificate of Appreciation for community service (1979), honorary membership in the TN House of Representatives (1984), the Golden Apple Award for Teachers (1986), and thhe Presidential Citation from the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (1986). Throughout her distinquished career, Ms. Delaney has been a community activist, and champition of equal opportunity in public and higher education.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
Contributing Institution: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000453
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| 267 |
Title: Swinging bridge at Bluff City, Tennessee
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1940 - 1970
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Swinging bridge at Bluff City, Tennessee". This sepia-toned photograph features an old swinging bridge in Bluff City, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Bristol Historical Association
Contributing Institution: Bristol Historical Association
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002160
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| 268 |
Title: Marine Corporal Eddie Davis, Recipient of the Purple Heart
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1960 - 1970
Abstract: African-American Marine corporal Eddie Davis, recipient of the Purple Heart for injures received in combat in Vietnam on March 3, 1967.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Historical Collection
Contributing Institution: Roy Bailey African-American Museum and History Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002313
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| 269 |
Title: Williams Steel Works
Photographer : unknown
Donor : John Williams
Date Created: 1950
Abstract: The cultivator assembly line at Williams Steel Works in Jackson, Tennessee. There are names on the back of the photograph.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Jackson Business History Project Collection
Contributing Institution: Jackson-Madison County Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001261
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| 270 |
Title: An old mill home in Englewood, Tennessee
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1940 - 1990
Abstract: This is a photograph titled, "An old mill home in Englewood, Tennessee". Englewod was the home of dozens of mills in the early 20th century. (subject headings: homes (wooden), mill houses, mill towns, geographic terms (Englewoood used to be known as Tellico Junction) McMinn County)
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Englewood Textile Museum
Contributing Institution: Englewood Textile Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002055
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| 271 |
Title: Glen Mitchell Gray
Photographer : Unknown
Date Created: 1952
Abstract: Verso side reads: Glen Mitchell Gray was the first black student ever admitted to the University of Tennessee in 1952. He was a graduate student.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
Contributing Institution: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000466
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| 272 |
Title: Machinists Union
Photographer : unknown
Donor : Jim Driver
Date Created: 1946
Abstract: Machinists Union of Mobile and Ohio Railroad in Jackson, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Jackson Business History Project Collection
Contributing Institution: Jackson-Madison County Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001260
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| 273 |
Title: Robert Cooke Kefauver House in Madisonville, Tennessee
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1960 - 1962
Abstract: This two-story house was home to the family of Estes Kefauver. Verso side reads Robert Cooke Kefauver house across from Presbyterian Church in Madisonville, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Monroe County Archives
Contributing Institution: Monroe County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000478
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| 274 |
Title: Beale Street civil rights march
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1960 - 1967
Abstract: Civil rights march down Beale Street. Banners visible for NAACP and LeMoyne-Owen college.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Memphis Civil Rights Photograph Collection
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001431
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| 275 |
Title: 1946 RC Cola Softball Team, Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1946
Abstract: 1946 RC Cola Softball team photo from Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee - Front row - Betsy Jackson, Joan Hutcheson, Jackie Satterfield, Dot Eddleman B row Mac Shirley, Coach, Katherine Satterfield, Bessie Coffie, Lucille Johnson, Margaret Kerr, W.E. Harlan, Sponsor
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: General Collections
Contributing Institution: Mt. Pleasant Maury Phosphate Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000377
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