Calendar from 1919 featuring a painting of World War I soldiers, a battlefield cemetery, and the poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae. It also features a brief commentary on the author of the poem and the war by "Black & Black, Makers of...
Alvin C. York's heroism went unnoticed in the United States, even in Tennessee, until the publication of the April 26, 1919, issue of the Saturday Evening Post. In an article titled "The Second Elder Gives Battle" (pp. 1-4 ff.), journalist George...
Sergeant Alvin C. York (1889-1964) and his bride, Gracie Williams, on their wedding day, June 7, 1919. He is dressed in his uniform while she is wearing a wedding gown and carries a bouquet of flowers. They are standing before a tree. Text...
Newspaper article entitled "York Married to Miss Williams" by Robert G. Fields (staff correspondent). "Miss Williams, who is the youngest of thirteen children was attended by three maids of honor, Misses Ida Wright, Maud Brier, and Adella Darwin,...
Broadside depicting a soldier with rifle and wearing full field dress who stands kneeling before Columbia in front of a flag and other soldiers. Two fascii frame the image. Text states the image is dedicated to Sam White, Private, Company E,...
Satirical essay by anti-prohibitionists listing the "ten commandments" of prohibitionists, claiming all prohibitionists to be "rich," "hypocrites," usurpers," and "misleaders." The essay implies that the writers speak for the "poor" and adhere to...
Soldiers; Heroes; Men; Military uniforms; Medals; Military decorations; Awards; Insignia
Alvin York in his military uniform displaying three medals: a Tennessee state medal, his Congressional Medal of Honor, and the French Croix de Guerre. Text underneath the image features a quote from Supreme Allied Commander, Marshal Ferdinand Foch.
Alvin York returning from service in France in World War I. He wears his uniform and his overseas cap. His Congressional Medal of Honor and Croix de Guerre are both visible on his chest. He carries his large pack with him over his left shoulder. ...
Alvin C. York, his wife Gracie, York familiy members, Gov. Prentice Cooper, and spectators look on as a sign designating 6th Avenue as "Sergeant York Avenue" is unveiled. The scene takes place in front of the Knickerbocker Theatre during the...
Motion picture premieres; Motion picture theaters; Theaters; Hotels; Spectators; People
The Isaac Litton High School Marching Band performs on 6th Avenue outside the Knickerbocker Theatre and the Hermitage Hotel on the occasion of the Nashville premiere of the film "Sergeant York."
The poem, printed in the Nashville Tennessean, recounts a dramatized version of Sergeant York's taking of the German machine gun position. The poem makes numerous biblical references as well as listing other prominent Tennessee military figures,...
Article from unidentified newspaper is entitled "Wedding Bells for Sergt. York" and written by R. G. Fields. It describes the bride, "seventeen," her father, "A. F. Williams, former circuit court clerk of Fentress County," and some of the wedding...
Certificate to Nashville Banner from Nashville Rotary Club for the first subscription made to the York Farm Fund. The Banner had the honor of "starting the ball rolling" with the donation of $50. Subsequently nearly every Banner employee made an...
Newspaper clipping featuring a headline stating Sergeant York would be preaching Sunday at the Belmont Methodist Church in the morning and the Pentecostal Church in the evening. The article states that large crowds are expected and a major...
Soldiers; Heroes; Military uniforms; Medals; Tombs & sepulchral monuments
Alvin York in his uniform standing on the steps of the tomb monument of Andrew Jackson at the Hermitage. He wears his military uniform and has his visor cap in his hand.
Two men posing in a forest. The man on the left has a light jacket, a denim shirt, and pants with suspenders. The man on the right, Parson Virgil Pile, is taller and wears a dark suit. He was the preacher who married York and Gracie Williams on...
