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Title: Massacre at Fort Pillow
Illustrator : unknown
Date Created: 1864-04-30
Abstract: A sketch from Harper's Weekly graphically depicting Confederate soldiers taking part in what becamce known as "the massacre at Fort Pillow" in Henning, TN, against an infantry of African American soldiers.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Prints from Harpers Weekly Newspaper and Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002837
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| 327 |
Title: Photograph of mother and child
Other : unknown
Other : Hattie Agnes
Date Created: 1900 - 1910
Abstract: Photograph of mother and child. On verso side is written: "Charles D. Boyd with mother Hattie Agnes at 704 Payne Ave. Knoxville, Tenn. Location Reservoir Hill or Green School Hill or-"
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Contributing Institution: Special Collections, Hoskins Library, University of Tennessee
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001471
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| 328 |
Title: Austin High School
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1912 - 1913
Abstract: This is a photograph of the Austin High School, Class of 1913, 8th Grade.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: African-American Photography Collection
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002679
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| 329 |
Title: Family portrait
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1900 - 1920
Abstract: Familiy portrait of a young African-American family of five. Inscription at bottom reads: "The Rev't...Wallace." The portrait is part of the African-American photography collection in which most photographs are from the Knoxville area of east Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Contributing Institution: Special Collections, Hoskins Library, University of Tennessee
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001216
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| 330 |
Title: Henry Clay Evans
Photographer : Unknown
Date Created: 1930
Abstract: Portrait of a young African American man in a suit from the side view. Verso side identifies this individual as Henry Clay Evans. This image is most likely a school photograph from Knoxville College or Maryville College in Tennessee.
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=200800000000460
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| 331 |
Title: Boys in front of a fireplace at the Pikeville School for Colored Boys
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1935 - 1942
Abstract: Four boys sit in front of a fireplace at the Pikeville School for Colored Boys.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Pikeville School for Colored Boys Photographs, ca. 1930s
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000265
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| 332 |
Title: Cast of Hallelujah!
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1928
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Cast of Hallelujah!". This picture shows a scene from the movie. The cast of Hallelujah! which was the first all-black musical. Scenes from the movie were filmed in Memphis, Tennessee. Memphian Georgia Woodruff, member of the Dixie Singers, is pictured second from the right.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: The Hallelujah Collection
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002186
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| 333 |
Title: Photograph portraits of Arnetta G. Wallace
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1940 - 1980
Abstract: Mrs. Wallace worked in the Knoxville City school system and retired from Vine Junior High School. She was active in many civic, religions, social, and educational efforts in the city of Knoxville. She attended Knoxville College from her grade school education through her baccalaureate study. She earned two undergraduate degrees from Knoxville College in Foreign Language and Music. She was a leader in the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, serving as 14th International President from 1953-1958. Mrs. Wallace was a native of Knoxville.
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=200800000001610
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| 334 |
Title: Charles W. Cansler
Photographer : Unknown
Date Created: 1930
Abstract: Professor Cansler was born near Maryville, Tennessee in 1871. He attended both Freedmen's Normal Institue and Maryille College. He became the first black railroad postal clerk in East Tennessee. At age 19 he passed the bar examination. After practicing law for two years, he became principal of Austin High and Knoxville Colored High Schools from 1912 to 1928. Professor Cansler organized the East Tennessee Association of Teachers in Colored Schools and was its first President. He was instrumental in obtaining funds for the Carnegie Library built in 1917 built on Vine Ave. for the African American community. Professor Cansler is the author of Three Generations, the story of a free Negro family in Tennessee.
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=200800000000454
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| 335 |
Title: Auto Dealership Picture
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1936
Abstract: A picture of "Old Folks" Nixon, Edgar Williams, Lyman Beasley, and Amon Rankin who worked at Smith County Motors, a Ford dealership owned by Lymond Beasley.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Smith County Museum
Contributing Institution: Smith County Heritage Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002352
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| 336 |
Title: White "Santa Claus" walks with four black children during Economic Boycott march
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1960 - 1967
Abstract: White man dressed as Santa Claus walks with four black children during Economic Boycott March. Signs read (L to R), "No Matter how hard you try you can't stop us now!!!!", "Santa's Friends In Jail DON'T SHOP", "Black People, We Need Togetherness Don't Shop Boycott"
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=200700000001432
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| 337 |
Title: Tennessee A and I State College students at a lake on campus
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1952
Abstract: In this photograph, students of Tennessee A and I State College watch as two other students sit in a canoe upon a lake on campus in 1952.
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=200800000002042
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| 338 |
Title: Group portrait
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1900 - 1910
Abstract: This photograph shows educated and successful African-American men and women living in the Mid-South long before the doctrine of segregation was officially repudiated. Back row, left to right: Dr. William Valentine, Ms. Hattie A. Boyer, Mrs. Sarah V. Allen, Ms. Mary Valentine, Mrs. Minnie Bronner (wife of Rev. Bronner), and Mrs. Emma V. Sharp. Front row, left to right: Ms. Maggie Valentine (wife of Dr. Valentine), Beunetta Allen and Grace Allen (daughters of Mrs. Sarah V. Allen).
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: African-American Photography Collection
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001406
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| 339 |
Title: Refugees at Camp Crump
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1912-05-21
Abstract: African American Memphians at Camp Crump, a temporary relief shelter built after the flood of 1912, which forced them out of their homes.
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=200700000002841
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| 340 |
Title: Roller skaters at Johnson City, Tenn., Recreation Department
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1950
Abstract: African American children roller skating at Johnson City, Tenn., Recreation Department
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: James Agee Film Project Photographs
Contributing Institution: Archives of Appalchia- ETSU
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002041
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| 341 |
Title: Nashville Christian Institute Groundbreaking
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1930 - 1940
Abstract: Photograph of the groundbreaking for the Nashville Christian Institute which opened its doors in 1940 as a night school for adults. Marshall Keeble served as president of the Institute until 1958. The school was originally housed in rented facilities. Pictured in front are A. M. Burton and Marshall Keeble. In the back are Robert E. Campbell, Athens Clay Pullias, I. C. Finley, J. E. Acuff, J. R. Holmes.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Nashville Christian Institute
Contributing Institution: Lipscomb University -Beaman Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002287
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| 342 |
Title: Charles Thomas Parker
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1985 - 1997
Abstract: Verso side of the photograph reads Charles Thomas Parker, 1918-1997, Charleston Police Chief.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Contemporary United States (1968-present)
Collection: Cleveland Public Library History Branch Collection
Contributing Institution: Southeast Tennessee Digital Archive Cleveland State Community College
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001456
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| 343 |
Title: Refugees at Camp Crump
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1912-05-21
Abstract: Memphians at Camp Crump, a temporary relief shelter, after the flood of 1912 which forced them out of their homes. This is a group photo of 37 unnamed African American men from the camp, shown in background.
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=200700000002840
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| 344 |
Title: The Colored Chauffeurs Club
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1930
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "The Colored Chauffeurs Club". On the reverse side is written, "The Colored Chauffeurs Club organized in October of 1930 to aid in soliciting funds for the Community Chest Campaign. Standing (L-R) are: Dr. Luther Boyd, unidentified, Robert Martin, Lithcoe Cox, Mr. Mongomery, unidentified ,unidentified and James Presnell. Sitting (L-R) are: Edgar Blair, Gaines Ambrister, unidentified, unidentified and John Walker.".
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
Contributing Institution: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002120
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| 345 |
Title: Knox County deputy sheriffs
Photographer : Unknown
Date Created: 1951
Abstract: Three African American men with badges are standing beside a Knox County Sheriff car.Verso side reads: Knox County Deputy Sheriffs, c. 1951. L-R: Albert Bowerman, Willie Whitelaw, and Clarence Hardin.
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=200800000000475
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| 346 |
Title: Vine Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1955 - 1970
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Vine Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee. On the reverse side is written, "111-117 East Vine. Pre-urban renewal".
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=200800000002128
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| 347 |
Title: Joseph Delaney in New York City, New York
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1934
Abstract: 2 tifs. A photograph of Joseph Delaney seated in front of a fence lined with framed artwork, presumably his own. Delaney sits tenuously on the wooden crate, wearing a suit and hat, with papers in his left hand. The verso reads "To my friend Martha A. Singleton from Joseph Delaney, Oct 1934. 'Noted Individuals'." Joseph Delaney was one of Knoxville's best known artists. Delaney was nine of ten children whose father was a Methodist minister. He worked many odd jobs in Knoxville before leaving for Chicago in 1925 and New York in 1930. Delaney exhibited works in the first Washington Square Outdoor Art Show, and had many shows with prominent twentieth century artists including Jackson Pollack. Delaney died in 1991 in Knoxville.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
Contributing Institution: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001612
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| 348 |
Title: W.E.B. DuBois and others
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1914
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "W.E.B. DuBois and others". W.E.B. DuBois, one of the foounding members of the national NAACP, visited Knoxville in 1914. In the photograph from left to right are: C.W. Cansler, DuBois, Wiliam Yardley, W.M. Brooks, Rev. Black, Howard Carter, unidentified, Dr. S.M. Clark, Dr. J.H. Presnell, Rev. J. Byers, and unidentified.
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=200800000002116
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| 349 |
Title: Georgia Woodruff
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1928
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Georgia Woodruff". Georgia Woodruff, Memphian and member of the Dixie Jubilee Singers, with Director King Vidor and other cast members of Hallelujah!. The film was the first all-black musical, parts of which were filmed in Memphis, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: The Hallelujah Collection
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002187
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| 350 |
Title: Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Cansler, 50th wedding anniversary
Photographer : Unknown
Date Created: 1910 - 1920
Abstract: Mr and Mrs. Hugh Lawson Cansler and their descendants were extremely influential in the African American community of Knoxville, Tennessee. Mrs. Cansler, Laura Ann Scott, was from Morganton, Virginia and Mr. Cansler was a wheelwright from Monroe County, Tennessee. Mrs. Cansler became Knoxville's first black school teacher in 1864, when she opened the Burnside school to educate free blacks. Verso side reads: Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Cansler on their 50th wedding anniversary.
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=200800000000461
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