View of the Hygiene and Education Building at the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. The top of the Giant See-Saw may be seen in the top left corner of the photograph.
School buses; Vehicles; Transportation; Buildings; Schools
A passenger bus labeled "Tennessee School For The Deaf." It is parked in front of the Administration Building on the campus of the school. It is an all-steel, 28-passenger Wayne body on an International chassis, acquired for the school by its...
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.
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...
Black and white photograph of the Negro Building, located at the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in Nashville, Tennessee. In front of the building is Lake Watauga.
The York Agricultural Institute, showing the front of the school building and several vehicles parked in the drive. York established the institute in Jamestown, the Fentress County seat, in an effort to provide rural children with an education. ...
Large brick school building used for the Negro Department at the Tennessee School for the Deaf. The building appears to be under construction. There are several large windows in front of the building, and one entrance. This addition was referred...
Schools; Gymnasiums; Construction workers; Building construction
The gymnasium at the Tennessee School for the Deaf under construction. The brick façade of the building is complete but no windows have been installed and no roof is visible. Stacks of building materials and a shed can be seen on the grounds. ...
The gymnasium at the Tennessee School for the Deaf under construction. The brick façade of the building is complete, but the roof is not in place and no windows have been installed. A small white shed can be seen behind the building on the right....
Gymnasiums; Schools; Building construction; Construction workers; Boys
The gymnasium at the Tennessee School for the Deaf under construction. The brick façade of the building is partially complete. Frames for windows and the interior can be seen through the unfinished windows and doors. Wooden frames for the...
The gymnasium at the Tennessee School for the Deaf under construction. Only the brick façade of the lowest floor and foundation are visible. Supporting columns can be seen under the structure, and various building materials are scattered in front...
Gymnasiums; Building construction; Schools; Construction workers
The gymnasium at the Tennessee School for the Deaf under construction. Only the framework and sections of the foundation are completed. Numerous building materials and workmen can be seen on the site. A shed can be seen in the distance and another...
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939
Hobart Parrish describing what attracted him to join the Civilian Conservation Corps. He could get an education, earn money, and learn a trade. It was difficult to go to college, and he felt he would get the same preparation in the Civilian...
Broadside advertising the Brownsville Colored Normal School (Brownsville, Tenn.). The text includes a list of the Board of Managers and the subjects to be taught. It is believed to have been issued during the term of Tennessee Governor William B....
Medical education; Dental education; Medical students; Universities & colleges; Laboratory schools
Card advertising the thirteenth anniversary of the creation of Meharry Medical College. The ceremony was to be held at the Masonic Threatre in Nashville.
Education - Tennessee; Education - History - Tennessee; School buildings - Tennessee
Two large brick buildings comprise the campus of Grand Junction School. The two-story structure at right appears to be for classrooms, while the one at left appears to be a gymnasium or field house. A line of people, possibly in caps and gowns,...
Education - Tennessee; Education - History - Tennessee; School buildings - Tennessee
Front view of Old Matlock School, a white school in Benton County. A child carrying a case (possibly a lunch pail) and a young man carrying his hat are posing in front of the dilapidated log school.