Artist Charles Niehaus executed this study in painted plaster, 3.4 inches x 2.37 inches x 2.43 inches, of Forrest's head for the statue eventually cast and placed in Forrest Park in Memphis, Tenn. The hair style in this model is different from that...
Civil War-era Smith & Wesson revolver and holster. Serial number 23363. Model number 2. Also known as the "Number 2 Army." Made from 1863 to 1864. This is the same model that Wild Bill Hickok supposedly was carrying when he was killed at Deadwood,...
One page program issued for the college commencement on May 27, 1891. The program gives a complete description of the commencement activities as well as students on the program.
Broadside reading, "WKDA Presents Southern States Twist Contest at the Fairgrounds Coliseum featuring the National Twist Champions performing in a three-hour show. Tickets costing $1.50 - $2.00."
Scrapbook page contains images of individual students on Fisk's campus. The students are from the classes of 1928-1930. A few photographs show Jubilee Hall in the background.
Scrapbook page. Center photograph pictures two men, Clarence Darrow and Judge John R. Neal. Underneath are three smaller photographs of African-American women, each cut in the shape of a cloverleaf. At left is Lois, at center is Dot, and at right...
Military personnel; Soldiers; Military uniforms; Hats; Arms & armament; Helmets; Military vehicles
Photograph taken behind a group of soldiers preparing to go out on patrol at dusk. All appear to be wearing helmets and M69 flak vests. Several soldiers are carrying M-16 rifles. Two M35 2.5-ton trucks are also visible. The M35 was; nicknamed...
Entrance on the east (4th Avenue) side of the Ryman Auditorium. Next to the entrance is a sign which reads: "WSM 'Grand Ole Opry' Tours Tickets On Sale At Box Office." Entrance is now covered by 2-story addition built in 1994. Photograph labeled...
One page notice advertising a benefit for the Central Tennessee College Library. It includes the complete program for the evening and the names of the performers.
Broadside describing a pleasure excursion via train to Nashville for the benefit of the A.M.E. and M.B. churches. The cost for the round trip was $2.75. The train departed from Fayetteville, Lincoln County, and arrived in Nashville, Davidson...
Broadside promoting the Maury County Colored Fair that was scheduled for November 8, 1883. Participants were urged to take the train from Fayetteville, Lincoln County, or Lewisburg, Marshall County, in order to get to the fair. The cost of the...
Education; Education - Tennessee; Education - History - Tennessee; School buildings - Tennessee
One-story brick structure with five vertical windows on each side of the entrance. "Smyrna Rosenwald School" is painted above the front door. In the foreground are three automobiles and a flagpole with the American flag aloft.
This page has a piece of light blue paper taped to it that reads, "Happy Birthday 'Mitch' from Room 2." He then writes, "And in the package a potato and a rock." He has drawn a picture of both these items.
Special Field Order No. 69 from Headquarters, Department of the Cumberland, calling for creation of a commission to investigate damages sustained by Nashville citizens and their property during Federal occupation.
