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Title: "Sunday afternoon group" photographs
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1920 - 1929
Abstract: 2 tifs. Two photographs of African American young adults, who called themselves the "Sunday afternoon group." The first photograph depicts the seven females of the group standing in front of the six males in the group, who sit atop a stone wall in front of a house. The women wear corset-style long dresses and large hats while the men wear suits and bowler hats. The second image depicts the group with the females on top of the wall, seated, while the males stand below them and look up at the women. These pictures were taken at a house on Cansler Street in Knoxville, Tennessee. The street was later renamed McGhee Street. On the back of the first photograph, the individuals are identified as follows: L-R, James Beck, William Brooks, Fritz Cansler, Dr. Charles Davis, and the last two individuals are unidentified. The women in the lower row are identified as: Myrtle Brook McGowan, "Hoss", unidentified, Mrs. Ida Woods, Mrs. Fritz Cansler (Porter), unidentified and Dolly Warren Baskerville.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
Contributing Institution: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001617
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| 202 |
Title: The Rodgers Sisters
Photographer : unknown
Associated name : Bemis Brothers Bag Company
Date Created: 1945
Abstract: The Rodgers Sisters who were part of a talent show in Bemis, Tennessee. Their names are identified on the back of the photograph.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Bemis Collection
Contributing Institution: Union University
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001342
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| 203 |
Title: Street Wedding
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1910 - 1930
Abstract: A street wedding in Maryville outside JH Gregr, a clothing retailer. There is a crowd of men wearing hats and suits surrounding a stage with musicians playing upright bass and possibly fiddle. Families sit in their window sills and watch from apartments and offices above.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: McKenzie Collection
Contributing Institution: Blount County Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000314
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| 204 |
Title: Susan Porter doing laundry
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1930
Abstract: Susan Porter doing the "wash" on the Anderson farm in Rockford in early 1930s. In the background is the upturned wash kettle in shich she boiled the white clothes to bleach them. There is also a large tower in the background whiche looks like a firetower.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Blount County Historical Collection
Contributing Institution: Blount County Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000303
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| 205 |
Title: Photograph of individuals and knitting mill
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1890 - 1910
Abstract: 2 tifs. A group of young women are photographed sitting on a downed tree in front of a river and a knitting mill. The clothing the women wore was popular around the turn of the twentieth century. Verso reads "Old knitting mill in background/ where Viaduct now is/ Bert Gamble. highest/ Pearl Tedford/ Bernice Lowery/ Mary Clemens - last."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Blount County Historical Collection
Contributing Institution: Blount County Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001515
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| 206 |
Title: Stewart County residents pose on a hillside by a creek
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1890 - 1910
Abstract: This is a photograph of Stewart County residents posing on a hillside by a creek.This is possibly a church congregation as everyone seems to be in thier Sunday best. The poses of people in the photograph are interesting. Some of the people are smiling, most are serious and they are looking in different directions.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Photograph Collection
Contributing Institution: Stewart County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002098
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| 207 |
Title: Workers with war bonds
Photographer : unknown
Associated name : Bemis Brothers Bag Company
Date Created: 1942
Abstract: Workers at the cotton mill in Bemis, Tennessee, pose with their WWII war bonds.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Bemis Collection
Contributing Institution: Union University
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001331
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| 208 |
Title: Buchanon Brothers Honey
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1914
Abstract: A photograph of Buchanon Brothers Honey exhibited at the 1914 Tennessee State Fair.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Buchanon Family Photographs
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002728
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| 209 |
Title: Strawride to Coopers Cave in East Tenneessee
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1908-06-27
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Strawride to Cooper's Cave in East Tennessee". From before the turn of the century, hayrides were a popular social activity in Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Englewood Textile Museum
Contributing Institution: Englewood Textile Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002154
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| 210 |
Title: Women's Christian Temperance Union
Photographer : unknown
Associated name : Bemis Brothers Bag Company
Date Created: 1900 - 1940
Abstract: A 4th of July parade float from the Women's Christian Temperance Union in Bemis, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Bemis Collection
Contributing Institution: Union University
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001336
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| 211 |
Title: Auto Race
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1917
Abstract: An auto race at the Tri-State Fair in Memphis, Tennessee, circa 1917.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Memphis and Shelby County Room Photographic Collection
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000252
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| 212 |
Title: First Motor Truck Company
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1919
Abstract: The First Motor Truck Company of the Memphis Fire Department. The photo shows six men posing beside an old-fasioned truck.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Memphis and Shelby County Room Photographic Collection
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000254
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| 213 |
Title: Eleanor Roosevelt's visit to Mountain Home and Johnson City, Tennessee
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1939-05-30
Abstract: Eleanor Roosevelt and her entourage visited the Mountain City branch of the National Home for Disabled Soldiers on Memorial Day, May 30, 1939. The parade in Johnson City on this day entertained the First Lady and a crowd in excess of 25,000. The images in this collection feature a female band in uniform marching through Johnson City; a group of sailors marching in the parade; an aerial image of a male band marching and playing along the route; a motorcade of nearly twenty motorcycles driving down a lane; a set up in front of a government building featuring children sitting on the lawn; an image of local government figures seated and talking; and three images of Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, waving and visiting with members of the crowd. One verso reads: "Elinor Memorial Day Services; Boy Scouts, R.O.T.C. and Tenn State Guard. Estimated Crowd 25,000 for services."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Museum at Mountain Home
Contributing Institution: Museum at Mountain Home-ETSU
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001595
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| 214 |
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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| 215 |
Title: Photographs of the Women's Christian Temperance Union
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1920 - 1933
Abstract: These photographs show a parade float made by supporters of the WCTU in Bristol, Tennessee. The women pictured range from the elderly to infants, all dressed in white, and one young boy is also on the float. Many of the women carry parasols, and two carry shepherd's tools. The first image may be of the women who were unable to ride on the float. The float itself is a large truck covered in white ruffles with a platform carrying a globe in its flatbed with the WTCU members. The Women's Christian Temperance Union (WTCU) was begun in Cleveland, Ohio in 1874 with an aim to implement the prohibition of alcohol. The WTCU had branches all over the United States, with the goal of "protection of the home."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Bristol Historical Association
Contributing Institution: Bristol Historical Association
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001632
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| 216 |
Title: Holloman's Mens Store
Photographer : unknown
Donor : William Holland Jr.
Date Created: 1888
Abstract: Holloman's Mens Store of Jackson, Tennessee, established in 1871 by William Holland, pictured second from left.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Jackson Business History Project Collection
Contributing Institution: Jackson-Madison County Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001268
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| 217 |
Title: Fred Logan
Photographer : Unknown
Date Created: 1970 - 1985
Abstract: Verso said reads: "Fred Logan, For over 50 years, Mr. Logan owned various night clubs in Knoxville and promoted shows featuring some of the biggest personalities in show business." These personalities included such artists as Ella Fitzgerald and Fats Domino. Fred Logan opened his first club on Gay Street in the late 1930s.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Contemporary United States (1968-present)
Collection: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
Contributing Institution: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000469
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| 218 |
Title: Mrs. Roberts' Eat Shop
Photographer : unknown
Donor : Mary Roberts
Date Created: 1935
Abstract: Written on back of photograph: "Mrs. Roberts' Eat Shop, West Main, 1935." Names on back of photo.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Jackson Business History Project Collection
Contributing Institution: Jackson-Madison County Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001278
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| 219 |
Title: Confederate Reunion
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1865 - 1900
Abstract: Of unknown date, the photograph shows Confederate soldiers at a reunion in Memphis, Tennessee. The banner reads "Troop A Forest Cavalry Nashville Tenn."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Memphis and Shelby County Room Photographic Collection
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002842
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| 220 |
Title: Group photograph of molasses making
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1904
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Group photograph of molasses making". It shows molasses making at Carders Spring. 1904 is written on the reverse side of this photograph. The place of creation is Washington County, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Washington County-Jonesborough Library
Contributing Institution: Washington County - Jonesborough Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002215
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| 221 |
Title: Tom Feely
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1943-08-18
Abstract: Tom Feely as "Reginald P. Gigglebotham" being interviewed by Gerry Saegert before parachute jump from top of courthouse.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Alumni Photo Collection
Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Sr. Research Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002747
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| 222 |
Title: Mountain Fiddle
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1850 - 1950
Abstract: Part of an exhibition, this item is labeled "mountain fiddle." There are only three tunning pegs, as opposed to the 4 found on a modern fiddle. This could be by design, or the forth peg might have fallen off. An animal head carving at the tip of the head of the fiddle is suggestive of a European influence.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Museum of Appalachia
Contributing Institution: Museum of Appalachia
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000497
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| 223 |
Title: Benjamin Chandler
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1855 - 1910
Abstract: A studio style photograph of Bejamin Chandler.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Chattanooga Times Portrait Collection
Contributing Institution: Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001803
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| 224 |
Title: Mailman
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1908
Abstract: The photograph shows Will A. Woods, an RFD carrier, or mailman, delivering mail in a buggy. The caption below explains that he used a road cart when the weather caused the roads to be bad.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Greenback Collection
Contributing Institution: Blount County Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000309
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| 225 |
Title: Marching band in Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1960
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Marching Band in Bristol, Tenessee-Virginia". It shows the Jackson Marching band parades down State Street. A large crowd gathers on both sides of the street. State Street separates Bristol, Tennessee from Bristol, Virginia, thus one side of the street is located in Tennessee and one side is located in Virginia.
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=200800000002162
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