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Title: Slaves tobacco bill, 1840-1841
Creator : unknown
Date Created: 1840 - 2007-07-23
Abstract: This accounting record of a tobacco farmer includes payments for items such as shoes, wheels and medicine. It also includes payments for slave labor, clock repair and minding the wagon.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Dark Fire Tobacco Collection
Contributing Institution: Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000817
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| 127 |
Title: Bark Grinding Stone
Creator : unknown
Date Created: 1800 - 1900
Abstract: This mule-powered bark grinding stone from White County, Tennessee was used to pulverize slabs of peeled tree bark which produced tannic acid for the tanning of hides for leather used in the making of shoes, saddles, and harnessess.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Museum of Appalachia
Contributing Institution: Museum of Appalachia
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000521
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| 128 |
Title: Tipton County Citizens` Agreement
Distributor : unknown
Date Created: 1914 - 1918
Abstract: This is a WWI era handout encouraging citizens to adhere to food restrictions in order to support the war effort.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Charles P. Simonton Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003241
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| 129 |
Title: The Wilson barn from Union County, Tennessee
Other : unknown
Date Created: 1870 - 1915
Abstract: The Wilson Barn is a typical East Tennessee log barn which was formerly located in Union County. It was used for storing hay and fodder as well as shelter for farm animals.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Museum of Appalachia
Contributing Institution: Museum of Appalachia
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000517
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| 130 |
Title: Photographs of various canning demonstrations
Other : unknown
Date Created: 1911 - 1913
Abstract: Four photographs of canning demonstration. Text on back of photographs: "Canning demonstration, Ms. T.E. McKays, Williamson County, Tenn. 1911" "Canning dem at Uni of Chattanooga 1911" "Rachel Cook who won the $100.00 prize at national Conservation Exposition Girls from Tenn. Miss. La. and Va. for best all around showing of canned goods and quality and quantity frown on 1 acre plot and Booklet on "How I made my Crop" "Canning demonstration Riverdale School Rally Knox Co., 1913 1st year work"
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Virginia P. Moore Collection
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001474
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| 131 |
Title: Photograph of the Corn Club Boys
Other : unknown
Date Created: 1913-07-23
Abstract: Text on reverse of photograph reads: "Prof Hardin of Dr. F. Bradley Co. Summer School Agricultural teacher talking to the Corn Club Boys on July 23, 1913. He stepped behind the boys with his stalk of corn for the picture."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Virginia P. Moore Collection
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001478
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| 132 |
Title: Photograph of the Tomato Girls Club
Other : unknown
Date Created: 1914
Abstract: Typewritten text on reverse of photo "Views of the club members and friends and special coach bound for State Fair at Jackson, Miss. in 1914. Harrison Co., exhibit won the Blue Ribbon and first prize over all other counties in the state."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Virginia P. Moore Collection
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001221
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| 133 |
Title: Three Farm Workers Harvest Wheat in Williamson County, 1948
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1948
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Three Farm Workers Harvest Wheat in Williamson County". The picture shows three farmers on a large wagon pulled by a team of 4 mules.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Photograph Collection
Contributing Institution: Tennessee Agricultural Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002262
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| 134 |
Title: Family picking cotton
Photographer : unknown
Associated name : Bemis Brothers Bag Company
Date Created: 1900
Abstract: A black family picking cotton in a field south of the Bemis mill. The mill can be seen in the distance.
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=200700000001288
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| 135 |
Title: Young girl near water pump
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1880 - 1910
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Young girl near water pump". This picture shws a young girl standing beside a water pump. A few buildings and a large field are visible in the background.
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=200800000002151
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| 136 |
Title: Tobacco Barn Near Clarksville, Tennessee in 1975
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1975-10-31
Abstract: A shadowy photograph of a tobacco barn smoking during processing near Clarksville, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Dark Fire Tobacco Collection
Contributing Institution: Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001858
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| 137 |
Title: Rural Roads and Mules
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1924
Abstract: This photograph shows a rural road. Also depicted in the photograph are 5 mules and 4 men. The location of the road and county is not provided. The names of the men photographed are not provided.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Historical Transportation Photographs
Contributing Institution: Tennessee Department of Transportation
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002419
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| 138 |
Title: Southern Tenant Farmers' Union convention
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1945
Abstract: A photograph of Southern Tenant Farmers' Union members at the 1945 convention in St. Louis, MO.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Southern Tenant Farmers Union Ephemera 1934-84
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002733
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| 139 |
Title: Eureka Roller Mills
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1890 - 1920
Abstract: The Eureka Roller Mills were located in Washington County, Tennessee and processed flour, meal, grains and feeds.
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=200800000001634
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| 140 |
Title: Farmers Load Bales of Harvested Wheat on a Farm in Williamson County, 1948
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1948
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Farmers Load Bales of Harvested Wheat on a Farm in Williamson County, 1948". In the picture, farm workers load up mule-drawn carts with wheat on a 20-acre farm in Williamson County in 1948.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Photograph Collection
Contributing Institution: Tennessee Agricultural Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002261
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| 141 |
Title: McCormick cotton picker
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1920 - 1935
Abstract: A photograph of a man operating a McCormick M-12-H cotton picker.
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=200800000000022
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| 142 |
Title: Flower House at the Mountain Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1920-1950
Abstract: The Mountain Branch of the National Home for Disabled Veterans was established in Johnson City, Tennessee in 1903, and was a self-sufficient compound for nearly 4,000 soldiers. The residents grew flowers in this greenhouse to provide for the infirmary and cemetery. The Home had a 250-acre farm and hired a full-time horticulturist to assist with the grounds. In the first image, two men work inside the greenhouse. The exterior of the greenhouse is featured in the second image and is labeled: Flower House.
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=200800000001596
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| 143 |
Title: Man with Two Mules
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1900 - 1940
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Man with Two Mules". The picture shows a man dressed in a suit holding two mules. The background appears to be either a large farm, or perhaps a county or state fairgrounds.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Photograph Collection
Contributing Institution: Tennessee Agricultural Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002174
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| 144 |
Title: Two Farmers on Mule-drawn Wagon Harvesting Wheat in Williamson County, 1948
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1948
Abstract: The photograph is titled, "Two Farmers on Mule-drawn Wagon Harvesting Wheat in Williamson County, 1948". The picture shows two farm workers using an early wheay harvesting machine on a 20-acre farm in Williamson County in 1948.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Photograph Collection
Contributing Institution: Tennessee Agricultural Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002260
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| 145 |
Title: Southern Tenant Farmers' mass meeting
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1930 - 1939
Abstract: A man adresses a crowd. On the back of the photograph is written, "S.T.F.U. Mass Meeting 1930's."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Southern Tenant Farmers Union Ephemera 1934-84
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002731
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| 146 |
Title: John Williams Cultivator
Photographer : unknown
Donor : Mrs. John Williams
Date Created: 1922
Abstract: Written on back of the photograph: "The first John Williams Cultivator, Patented June 12, 1922, one of first tractors in Jackson."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Jackson Business History Project Collection
Contributing Institution: Jackson-Madison County Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001277
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| 147 |
Title: Side-delivery rake used to aid in curing hay on a Tennessee farm
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1940 - 1950
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Side-delivery rake used to aid in curing hay on a Tennessee farm". Written on back of photo: This side-delivery rank leaves and open window which aids in curing the hay. The photo shows two mules pulling a farmer and the side-delivery rake. Rubber wheels were introduced to this machine in 1950.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Photograph Collection
Contributing Institution: Tennessee Agricultural Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002173
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| 148 |
Title: Jackson County Fair, 1st Prize Community Exhibit
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1930
Abstract: Picture of L.C. Sewell, Vocational Agriculture Teacher, and Nola Quarles, Home Economics Teacher in front of the 1st Prize Community Exhibit.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: General Collections
Contributing Institution: Fred Lucius Haile Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000601
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| 149 |
Title: Weighing Cotton
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1910 - 1920
Abstract: Men weighing cotton with a scale and lead weights inside a warehouse.
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=200800000000182
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| 150 |
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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