An older man is wearing glasses, a large hat, bib overalls, and a leather jacket. He stands holding a long rifle in his left hand, and a leather satchel and powder horn slung under right arm.
A very tall, smiling, middle-aged man from one side. He is wearing a shirt and bib overalls and carries a long rifle over his left shoulder and a canvas satchel and powder horn under his right arm. Seven other men are visible as well.
Ten men face the camera in a clearing, all but the youngest wearing hats, one quite large. The largest two men stand in front of the others. Only two guns can be seen. The largest man wears bib overalls with extra material added at the cuffs.
Soldiers; Heroes; Men; Military uniforms; Correspondence; Neckwear; Hats
Sergeant Alvin C. York (1889-1964) sitting on some wooden steps reading a letter. He wears his military uniform, with hat and boots, but is not wearing his jacket. He has a striped tie. Text beneath the picture comments on York's desire for money...
A small hillside farmhouse reached by a deeply rutted road, with fist-sized stones placed in the deepest ruts. No powerlines or chimneys are in evidence, only a pipe sticking out of the roof. One small window and door can be seen. A little girl...
Five men are standing in a rocky area near a creek that flows from a cave. All but one of the men are wearing overalls. The man nearest the creek has a rifle in his right hand and the man beside him may be with the film crew. He wears a pith helmet...
A small, run-down cabin with an old stone chimney on the left. An elderly man and woman are standing in front of the open doorway. He is stooped and holding a cane. She has a crutch under each arm. Both appear to be dressed in their best. Behind...
Education - Tennessee; Education - History - Tennessee; School buildings - Tennessee; Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute
Front view of York Institute in Fentress County. It is a large brick or stone building set amid pines, and has multiple windows and a low sloped roof. The words "York Institute" are laid out on the grass in the foreground.
