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Title: William Herman Page holding his grandson in a field
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1940 - 1949
Abstract: This is a photograph of William Herman Page holding his grandson in a field. He was of the family of Ellen, William Beverly Price's wife. One, possibly two, African-American workers are also in the field.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Special Collections
Contributing Institution: Houston County Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002097
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| 177 |
Title: Stringing Up Seed Corn
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1880 - 1930
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Stringing Up Seed Corn". The picture shows two men stringing up corn.
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=200800000002258
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| 178 |
Title: Meeting of the Southern Tenant Farmers' Union
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1934 - 1954
Abstract: The photograph shows Southern Tenant Farmers' Union co-founder, H.L. Mitchell, third from left. Second from left is F.R. Betton, and on the left is Dorothy Mitchell.
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=200700000002730
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| 179 |
Title: Drake's Mill
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1910 - 1930
Abstract: A photograph of Drake's Mill. A man stands upon the giant wheel of a mill, most likely a sawmill, and another man stands at the base. Something must have happened to the left before the picture was taken, because both men look off in the same direction.
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=200800000000318
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| 180 |
Title: Mill in Washington County, Tennessee
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1890
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Mill in Washington County, Tennessee". The picture shows thhree women working at a small mill in Washington County, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Washington County-Jonesborough Library
Contributing Institution: Washington County - Jonesborough Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002232
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| 181 |
Title: Chores: a young farm child carries a pail
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1925 - 1955
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Chores: a young farm child carries a pail". In the picture,a young farm child (first labeled as boy, but rink and hair put up in hat indicates might be a girl) does chores carrying a pail on a farm.
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=200800000002177
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| 182 |
Title: Cotton picking
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1920 - 1935
Abstract: This photograph features seven African American cotton pickers at work, supervised by a man on horseback. There are two houses in the distance.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Memphis and Shelby County Room Photographic Collection
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000051
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| 183 |
Title: Bailey family
Photographer : unknown
Donor : Henry and Lucy Bailey
Date Created: 1931
Abstract: Lucy, Linnie, Roxy, and Fred Bailey in tobacco field, Chuckey, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: James Agee Film Project Photographs
Contributing Institution: Archives of Appalchia- ETSU
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002047
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| 184 |
Title: Cornfield
Photographer : unknown
Donor : Washington College (Washington County, Tenn.)
Date Created: 1930
Abstract: Landscape of cornfield and farmers working in the field.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: James Agee Film Project Photographs
Contributing Institution: Archives of Appalchia- ETSU
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002049
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| 185 |
Title: Farmers and children posing with a threshing machine and steam engine
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1880 - 1920
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "Farmers and children posing with a thresing machine and steam engine". The picture was taken in a field in 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=200800000002216
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| 186 |
Title: Business card of Herndon, Hallums & Co., Tobacco Salesman of Clarksville, Tennessee
Writer of accompanying material : unknown
Date Created: 1880 - 1920
Abstract: This business card is for Herndon, Hallums & Co., tobacco salesmen. Listed on the top of the card are (Possible partners) T. Herndon, C. R. Hallums, J. T. Edwards and Tom P. Major. Grange Warehouse, Clarksville, Tennessee 1 tif
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Dark Fire Tobacco Collection
Contributing Institution: Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003331
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| 187 |
Title: Letter from Virginia P. Moore to Professor Rose
Author : Virginia Pearl Moore, 1880-1950
Date Created: 1911-09-29
Abstract: Discusses success of the State Fair in which the School Improvement Exhibit was displayed and lists many notable attendees such as James B. Frazier, John Trotwood Moore and Bob Taylor.
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=200700000001567
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| 188 |
Title: Letter from Virginia P. Moore to All Home Demonstration Agents
Author : Virginia Pearl Moore, 1880-1950
Date Created: 1918-10-14
Abstract: Letter on U.S. Food Administration letterhead for the Federal Food Administrator For Tennessee with Virginia P. Moore, Home Economics Director discussing a food drive along for sending "overseas" with distribution of a "food card into every home 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=200700000001568
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| 189 |
Title: Letter of Introduction
Recipient : Virginia Pearl Moore, 1880-1950
Date Created: 1928-08-02
Abstract: Letter of introduction for Virginia Pl Moore as Agent in the Extension Service of the United States Department of Agriculture to visit England and Denmark "in connection with the work of this Department." Letter is signed by the Acting Secretary of Agriculture and bears the official seal fo the Department of Agriculture.
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=200700000001570
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| 190 |
Title: W. J. Fitts in Memphis, TN, to E. H. Crump in Memphis, TN
Author : W. J. Fitts
Associated name : Department of Agriculture, State of Tennessee
Date Created: 1932-01-22
Abstract: Letter from the State Agriculture Commissioner asking for Congressman Crump to support the conclusions of the Muscle Shoals Commission.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001652
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| 191 |
Title: History of Muscle Shoals
Author : W. R. McKerall
Date Created: 1928
Abstract: The history of Muscle Shoals in words and pictures.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001651
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| 192 |
Title: Certificate of Membership of C. H. Ryan, Dark Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association
Assignee : W.H. Bradshaw
Date Created: 1922-12-01
Abstract: This certificate makes official that C. H. Ryan of Montgomery County, Tennessee has become a member of the Dark Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association. It has been signed by Bradshaw, President, and Still, secretary. Interesting text states that he is "doing his share to abolish speculation and waste and to stabilize the tobacco markets in the interest of the growers of tobacco and for the betterment of his County and his State."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Ryan Papers
Contributing Institution: Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003336
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| 193 |
Title: Tobacco Production Adjustment Contract of W. T. Richardson
Assignee : W.T. Richardson
Date Created: 1934-06-05
Abstract: This contract between W.J. Richardson, a tobacco farmer, and Henry A. Wallace, the Secretary of Agriculture, deals with adjustments made to tobacco production in accordance with the New Deal program, The Agricultural Adjustment Act, ammended on May 12, 1933. The purpose of the Act was to pay farmers to reduce their crop area, and thus increase its value. The Act was considered the first farm bill, and the beginning of what are referred to today as agricultural subsidies.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Dark Fire Tobacco Collection
Contributing Institution: Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003334
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| 194 |
Title: Receipt for One Hogshead of Tobacco Purchased by E. M. Flack from Kendrick, Pettus, & Co., 1889
Assignee : Wilcox
Date Created: 1889-03-21
Abstract: This receipt documents the sale of one hogshead of tobacco from Kendrick, Pettus, & Co. to Mr. E.M. Flack in 1889. Mr. Wilcox is apparently the signing clerk for Mr. Flack. Marks for the seller are made by one T.W. Lewis. Prices and total are listed in detail.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Dark Fire Tobacco Collection
Contributing Institution: Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003329
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| 195 |
Title: Deed of Land from William Blair to John Rosin
Creator; Signer : William Blair
Date Created: 1821-02-14
Abstract: Indenture between William Blair of Monroe County, TN and John Rosin of Blount County, TN. In the deed, Blair transfers over one hundred acres of his property to Rosin, who bought the land from Blair for the sum of three hundred dollars. The land had originally been owned by a man named John Miller.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Monroe County Archives
Contributing Institution: Monroe County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003581
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| 196 |
Title: 1820 Dec. 14, Cahaba [to] James Moore King, Rutherford County, Tennessee
Author : William G. Parrish
Recipient : James Moore King
Date Created: 1820-12-14
Abstract: This document is a letter dated December 14, 1820 to James Moore King from William G. Parrish. Parrish writes of crop yields, and a disappointment at King for not relocating nearby.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Colonel James Moore King Collection, 1792-1877
Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Sr. Research Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002890
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| 197 |
Title: Appalachian Expositon Premium List and Prospectus
Owner : William J. Oliver
Date Created: 1910-09-12 - 1910-10-12
Abstract: A book cover advertising the premium list and prospectus for the Appalachian Exposition in Knoxville, Tennessee from September 12 to October 12 1910. The front cover illustrates a couple overlooking Knoxville, and below advertises the "lowest railroad rates ever given to any exposition." The back cover lists William J. Oliver as President of the exposition and touts National, Government, State, City and County exhibits in "forestry, mining, agricultural, horticultural, mechanical, manufacturing and commercial." The back cover states the date of the exhibition and counsels the reader to "remember the rates" for the event.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Cataloged Items in the McClung Historical Collection
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001538
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| 198 |
Title: [Letter] 1838 May 1, Brownsville [to] Edmund Taylor?
Author : William Smith
Recipient : Edmund Taylor
Date Created: 1838-05-01
Abstract: This document is a letter written from William M. Smith, possibly to Edmund Taylor, on May 1, 1838. In the letter, Smith discusses social events such as marriages and a death, his cotton not being injured by frost, and gives thanks to the letter`s recipient for a loan that he might give to Smith.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Taylor Family of Fayette County, Tennessee Letters
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003201
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| 199 |
Title: Contract between E. C. Morrow & Bro. and York Liggan for advanced sale of tobacco crop
Assignee : E.C. Morrow & Bro.
Assignee : York Liggan
Printer : Neblett & Titus
Date Created: 1890-01-21
Abstract: This contract binds the presale of entire tobacco crop to E. C. Morrow & Bro. on May 1, 1890 from the owner York Liggan. Mr. Liggan agrees to deliver it in "good keeping," meaning free of damaged tobacco, and "neatly "straightened and bulked" to be tied in "small hands of leaves." A price by weight is agreed upon and both parties sign at the bottom.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Dark Fire Tobacco Collection
Contributing Institution: Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003326
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| 200 |
Title: American Poultry Association Certificate of Membership
Standards body : American Poultry Association.
Date Created: 1911-08-10
Abstract: Edwin Dalstrom's certificate of membership. He was living in Memphis, TN, at this time.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Edwin Dalstrom Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002725
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