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.
A woman is standing on a porch near a wash tub with a wash board inside. The tub is raised by laying a wooden chair on its side. Two large lard cans just visible beside the chair may hold cleaning products. The woman is dressed in a sunbonnet, dark...
According to family history, this drum may have been carried by a member of the Worrell family of Haywood (later Crockett) County during the Civil War. The drum has an eagle and a red, white, and blue crest painted upon it. The head and skins are...
American or French sword. Predates Civil War. Non-standard sword. Handle is mother of pearl with eagle's head. Has Marshall markings on it. Possibly imported.
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...
Confederate Monument in Rose Hill Cemetery. The monument consists of a large stone pedestal with a soldier at parade rest standing on top. It is surrounded by gravestones.; Two more unidentified monuments can be seen behind it. The engraved text...
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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...
Mortars (Ordnance); Artillery (Weaponry); Military personnel; Soldiers; Military uniforms; Arms & armament
Five soldiers surround an 81 mm mortar as one of them prepares to fire it. Their faces are down and their hands are over their ears. The walls around the group are constructed from ammunition boxes that have been filled with dirt and nailed...
