A copy of a benediction written by Charles Dickens. The text describes this benediction as Tom Ryman's favorite and states that it appeared on all letterheads relating to the Union Gospel Tabernacle.
A photograph of the "Nashville Tabernacle" in the May 1897, Volume V, Number 5, of the Confederate Veteran magazine. Text beneath the image states that the 7th reunion of the United Confederate Veterans is to be held there June 22-24, 1897. Text...
A seven-page narrative of the early life of Thomas Green Ryman as written by his daughter, Daisy Ryman Coggins. The narrative discusses how Ryman grew up and developed an interest in river commerce.
A three-page narrative describing how Thomas Green Ryman bought his first boat with $3,000 sewn into the lining of his coat. The story describes the number of times the steamer "Alpha" ran aground or sank, claiming the boat sank 13 times, always...
A three-page narrative describing the 1869 wedding of Thomas Green Ryman to Mary Elizabeth Baugh. The narrative describes the wedding ceremony and the dresses worn by party-goers.
A three-page narrative providing a brief history of Nashville and Tennessee. It describes the social pastimes of Tennesseans in the 18th and 19th centuries. "Chapter 1" is written in the upper left corner.
Broadside advertising a mass meeting at the Ryman to "Save the South" from the Susan B. Anthony amendment and federal suffrage force bills. It advertises that Oscar Underwood, Ruffin Pleasant, E. B. Stahlman, Charlotte Rowe, Frank Bond, and Gus...
Broadside advertising Jose Greco and his company of Spanish Dancers performing at the Grand Ole Opry. The ad features reviews of this show from the "N. Y. Journal-American" and "Life" Magazine.
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...
Exterior of the Ryman Auditorium. Signs for WSM Grand Ole Opry, Grand Ole Opry House, and National Life & Accident Insurance Company can be seen on the building's exterior.; On an adjacent building are signs for Allright Auto Park, Opry Park, and...
Auditoriums; Concert halls; Historic buildings; Tabernacles (Buildings); Architectural elements
Exterior view of the Ryman Auditorium at 5th Avenue North. Pieces of the building's history are clearly visible in the signs and plaques that are affixed to the structure. In view are signs proclaiming "Grand Ole Opry House," "WSM Grand Ole...
Grand Ole Opry cast on the stage of the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. The sign in the back reads "WSM Home of Grand Ole Opry." A sign advertising the National Life and Accident Insurance Company also hangs behind the stage.