| 451 |
Title: Isabelle Daniels with forms for her Pan-American Games uniform
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1955
Abstract: Isabelle Daniels, a member of the Tennessee A and I State College Tigerbelles, fills out the paperwork for her parade uniform for the 1955 Pan-American Games in Mexico City, Mexico. She won a silver medal in the 60 meter dash and gold medal as part of the 4x100 relay team. In the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956, she won a bronze medal with the 4x100 relay team. She also won medals during the 1958 Goodwill Tour through Moscow, U.S.S.R.; Budapest, Hungary; Warsaw, Poland; and Athens, Greece.
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=200800000002029
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| 452 |
Title: Group or Family Portrait
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1900 - 1910
Abstract: This photograph is just one of a collection of African-Americans between 1900-1910 and is particularly interesting it 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 and sister, Mrs. Hattie A. Boyer. Front row, left to right: Mary Valentine; Sarah Allen; Emma Sharp; and Minnie Bronner.
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=200800000001407
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| 453 |
Title: Judges of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia, c.1950
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1950
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Judges of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia, c. 1950". William Hastie was born in Knoxville in 1904 and graduated from Harvard Law School in 1930. As part of his distinguished career in federal service, he was appointed to the Thrid Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia in 1949 by President Harry Truman.
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=200800000002133
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| 454 |
Title: Negro Building at the Appalachian Exposition
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1910
Abstract: The Negro Building was constructed by Knoxville College students at the 1910 Appalachian Exposition at Chilhowee Park.
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=200800000002113
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| 455 |
Title: Students of Eastport Elementary School in Knoxville, Tennessee
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1957
Abstract: 2 tifs. Two class portraits from the Eastport School in 1957. The first photograph is of Teacher Marie Johnson's First Grade class. The group comprises nearly 45 African American students, assembled on the school's stairs and Ms. Johnson stands behind her students. The second image depicts a group of 28 sixth grade students at East Port School, with teacher Mrs. Macklin. Both photographs feature students standing in the front row with chalkboards with the grade and teacher written on them. Eastport School was established in 1905 on Fuller Avenue just outside the city limits of Knoxville, Tennessee. A new building for Eastport School was erected on Bethel Avenue in 1932.
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=200800000001613
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| 456 |
Title: Pupils of Heiskell Elementary School in Knoxville, Tennessee
Photographer : Unknown
Date Created: 1911
Abstract: The photograph shows African American schoolchildren standing and kneeling for the picture, wtih the teacher on one side and a man with a drum on the other side. Verso side reads, "Heiskell School -- 1911, Mrs. Lula Enloe." Heiskell Elementary School was one of the first schools for African Americans in the city of Knoxville, Tennessee. It was built during the administration of Mayor Samuel G. Heiskell. The school was located on Campbell Street, between Georgia and Kentucky Streets
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=200800000000474
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| 457 |
Title: Marshall Keeble, President of the Nashville Christian Institute
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1959
Abstract: Marshall Keeble (1878-1968) was an African-American educator and evangelist of the Church of Christ, born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He helped bridge the racial divide in the American religious climate that preceded the Civil Rights Movement. He also helped found a number of Christian schools, including the Nashville Christian Institute, and the Southwestern Christian College.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Nashville Christian Institute
Contributing Institution: Lipscomb University -Beaman Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002286
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| 458 |
Title: Jimmy Baxter
Photographer : Unknown
Date Created: 1975 - 1980
Abstract: Jimmie Baxter served as the first African American student body president at the University of Tennessee in 1969. He was also one of the first two undergraduates to be admitted into the university. He began serving as the Assistant United States Attorney for Tennessee in 1978.
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=200800000000468
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| 459 |
Title: Hayride
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1890 - 1930
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Hayride". On the reverse side is written, "A Hayride near the turn of the century was a very popular social outlet for Knoxvillians.".
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=200800000002126
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| 460 |
Title: Shadrick Carter, Postman
Photographer : Unknown
Date Created: 1883
Abstract: This photograph shows Carter on horseback with his mail satchel and an armful of papers. Verso side reads: Shadrick Carter came to Knoxville from Georgia in 1875. He went to work as a mail carrier for the Knoxville Post Office in 1883.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
Contributing Institution: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000463
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| 461 |
Title: Score card and fan from 1948 Republican National Convention
Printer : unknown
Date Created: 1948
Abstract: A score card that doubles as a fan. The card reads "WIN WITH IKE."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: The Robert R. Church Family Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001531
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| 462 |
Title: Images of Cal Johnson
Printer : unknown
Artist : Demick(?), David
Date Created: 1875 - 1922
Abstract: These two photographs, one drawing, and one business card all relate to Cal Johnson. Mr Johnson was born a slave in 1844 and eventually became very succesful financially. He made money in real estate, saloon ownership, and owning race horses. He donated money to build a fountain in a city park that Knoxville hand named in his honor in 1922.
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=200800000002616
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| 463 |
Title: News from Fayette County, Tennesssee Workcamps
Author : Virgie Hortenstine
Date Created: 1963-12-05
Abstract: Report on the activities of a workcamp in Haywood County, TN where local Negroes and northern white college students are working to construct a community center. Details organizations and colleges that are participating in and sponsoring the Fayette County Workcamps Project. Also reports on two northern men who are to be put on trial for a sit-in at a drug store in Somerville, TN.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Carl and Anne Braden Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001578
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| 464 |
Title: Fayette County Workcamps Newsletter
Author : Virgie Hortenstine
Date Created: 1963-05-23
Abstract: Newsletter reporting on June, late Summer and Spring workcamp activities in Fayette and Haywood counties for the Fayette County Workcamps Project. Also provides excerpts from letters about the Fayette County Workcamps Project and news and concerns about the project.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Carl and Anne Braden Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001579
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| 465 |
Title: Report on visits with eight ministers
Author : Virgie Hortenstine
Date Created: 1961-10-06
Abstract: Report details visits by Hortenstine, a Quaker, with eight ministers in Fayette and Haywood counties, Tennessee from July 1-3, 1961. Description of the conversations which pertain to race relations between the Negroes and the white people of those counties.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Carl and Anne Braden Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001580
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| 466 |
Title: The Moon
Editor : W. E.B. DuBois, 1868-1963
Publisher : H. H. Pace
Publisher : Ed L. Simon
Date Created: 1906-01-13
Abstract: The Moon was edited by W. E. B. DuBois while he was living in Atlanta, Ga.. The magazine was published in Memphis, TN, by Ed. L. Simon and Company who were located at 358 Beale Street. Thier manager was H. H. Pace who also worked for R. R. Church, Sr. at the Sovent Savings Bank and Trust.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: The Robert R. Church Family Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002669
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| 467 |
Title: Articles from Brownlow`s Knoxville Whig
Editor : W. G. Brownlow
Associated name : Knoxville Whig
Date Created: 1861-02-23
Abstract: These newspaper clippings were written two months before the beginning of the Civil War. Articles include Six of the Market House Voters, which is about 34 men who voted for Secession and states only 4 were slave holders and 30 were oppressed by the General Government; the second clipping appears to be a poem or lyrics and is entitled God Save Our Noble Union, written by H. Clay Preuss; Wants to Purchase a Negro; and Clerk`s Sale advertising sale of town lots and a Negro woman, written by M. L. Hall, Clerk.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Newspapers and Publications. 9 June 1855-1967
Contributing Institution: Archives of the City of Kingsport
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002643
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| 468 |
Title: Hannah Jackson
Creator : W. G. Thuss
Date Created: 1880
Abstract: Photograph of Hannah Jackson, former slave of President Andrew Jackson. Seated, wearing a kerchief on her head and white apron over her print dress, holding an umbrella.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: The Hermitage Historic Collection
Contributing Institution: The Hermitage
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000353
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| 469 |
Title: W.H. Stilwell in Humboldt, TN to Gen. John Eaton in Nashville, TN
Author : W. H. Stilwell
Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906
Date Created: 1869-05
Abstract: Letter is marked "Private." Stilwell suggests that Eaton make strong resolutions at the gubernatorial convention aimed at clarifying Republican principles. Names men who have abandoned party principles for personal gain. The writer will attend the convention as a proxy delegate. Stresses support for Senter but discloses widespread resentment against Senter in the writer`s area because of his failure to punish the Ku Klux Klan. Regrets the fact that the courts do not deal justly with rebels or Negroes. Laments the writer`s petty position as postmaster.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: John Eaton Correspondence
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001711
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| 470 |
Title: Stilwell, W.H. in Humboldt, Tennessee to Eaton, John
Author : W. H. Stilwell
Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906
Date Created: 1870-04-06
Abstract: Stilwell tells of the raids made by the Ku Klux Klan on former unionists and on African-Americans.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: John Eaton Correspondence, 1865-1905
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000758
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| 471 |
Title: State of Tennessee vs Peter Blanton and Mary Jane Williams
Scribe; Witness : W.J. Hagler
Recipient : S.W. Cooley
Date Created: 1871-08-23
Abstract: An order to S.W. Cooley, Sheriff of Stewart County, to take Peter Blanton and Mary Jane Williams into custody and make them appear before the Circuit Court in Dover. Blanton and Williams were charged with adultery and cohabitation.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: State Circuit Court
Contributing Institution: Stewart County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002743
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| 472 |
Title: State of Tennessee vs Peter Blanton and Mary Jane Williams, Colored, for Lewdness
Scribe; Witness : W.J. Hagler
Signer : E. Bogard
Date Created: 1871-08-16
Abstract: Grand Jury statement from the case of the State of Tennessee vs Peter Blanton and Mary Jane Williams. Blanton and Williams were found guilty of lewdness, cohabitating together while unmarried. The jurors, including Grand Jury Foreman E. Bogard, signed the document. Clerk W.J. Hagler also signed the document as a witness.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: State Circuit Court
Contributing Institution: Stewart County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002744
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| 473 |
Title: Wendell L. Willkie in New York, NY, to R. R. Church, Jr. in Memphis, TN
Author : Wendell L. Willkie
Date Created: 1940-08-10
Abstract: A letter of thanks to Robert R. Church for supporting Wendell L. Willkie`s presidential bid for the Republican Party.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: The Robert R. Church Family Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003310
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| 474 |
Title: Will H. Hays in Washington, D.C., to President Warren G. Harding in Washington, D.C.
Author : Will H. Hays
Date Created: 1921-04-27
Abstract: A letter from the chairmen of the Republican National Convention advising the president, Warren G. Harding, that R. R. Church, Jr., of Memphis, TN, is the best man to contact when the issue of "colored patronage" arises.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: The Robert R. Church Family Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003301
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| 475 |
Title: Listing of slaves and their monetary value
Associated name : William Ballard Lenoir
Date Created: 1863
Abstract: Entitled "List of William B. Lenoir`s negros between the ages of 12 and 50 years with their valuations." The document lists approximately 35 names of slaves and each individual`s estimated worth in 1839, 1842, and 1863. There is a tax list on the back of the document with the slaves` names and corresponding monetary amounts.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Lenoir Family Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001356
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