Excerpts from a diary, 1834-1865, and memoir of early life, written by Jesse Cox (1793-1879), a Primitive Baptist minister and resident of Williamson County, Tennessee. He describes the hardships of life as an itinerant preacher, some religious...
Letter from Robert Rutledge to G. R. Rutledge describing the state of his current encampment near his Uncle Sam and Aunt Elzira's property. He explains that due to pillaging by the army the local population now despises the Confederate army almost...
Postcard featuring color image of the memorial statue of Sam Davis. The statue depicts Sam Davis standing with his arms crossed atop a stone monument with a bronze inscription.
Deathbeds; Bedrooms; Women; Politicians; Presidents; Children
A group of mourners, which include Sam Houston, his wife, and his son, surround the deathbed of former President Andrew Jackson. Two lit candles can be seen next to his bed.
Statue memorial of Sam Davis. Monument shows white stone statue of Sam Davis standing with his arms crossed atop a stone monument with an inscription on the base.
Four-page letter from Beck Wallace to her cousin, Samuel R. Latta, of the 13th Tennessee Infantry, conveys her sorrow at his leaving home to fight for the Confederacy. She is deeply concerned for his wife and children. Beck, a teacher in Fayette...
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939
A small ensemble of musicians from Civilian Conservation Corps, Company 1466, Camp Sam Houston. The instruments featured include a trombone, snare drum, guitar, saxophone, tuba, upright piano, and a washboard.
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939
A flag raising at the barracks of Camp Sam Houston features a row of men facing the flag as it is raised in the center of the camp. The photograph was taken as the flag was being raised so the flag is blurry in the image.
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939; Camps -- Food Service
The dining area at Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Sam Houston. Multiple tables with place settings are visible. The kitchen and serving area are also visible in the background. The central room heating furnace is also featured.
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939; Camp sites, facilities, etc.; Recreation -- Equipment and supplies
The interior of the recreation hall at Camp Sam Houston. Two ping pong tables can be seen in the center of the room. Card tables line the walls, and an empty stage is visible in the background.
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939; Carpentry; Technical education; Vocational education
Eight woodworking students outside the Camp Sam Houston workshop. The students hold various kinds of saws, hammers, drills, and squares. A sign above the workshop door reads, "Educational Department Work Shop" and features an image of a crossed...
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939; Camps -- Food Service; Food Service Employees
Nine cooks at Camp Sam Houston posing in the mess hall kitchen, five on the left and four on the right. Between the two groups is a table with cooking accoutrements.
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939; Basketball; Athletes
The five-member Camp Sam Houston basketball team and another man, presumably the coach. The player in the middle holds a basketball. Camp buildings are visible in the background.
Color lithograph of Uncle Sam pulling up his shirt sleeves and published "in the interest of National Defense." Uncle Sam stands in front of an unfurled American flag and is ready for a fight. Stamped in bottom right corner: "Strobel's Music Shop /...
Advertisement for F. Lee Bailey "The Defense Never Rests" speech at Vanderbilt University. The event was organized by the Student Government Association at Vanderbilt and is free with a Vandy I.D. or $3.00 for the General Public.
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,...
