Two small blackened brass buttons marked with a Texas state seal (Lone Star). TEXAS is written in raised letters around the five-pointed star. Since this object was manufactured in the North, it most likely predates the Civil War. Scoville...
An unknown soldier from Mississippi carried this watch during the Civil War. "Benjamin" is scratched on the inside of the watch case. Fastened to the chain is a key for winding the watch. A small silver revolver was attached later.
Small tintype in octagonal gutta-percha case. Both her husband, James Knox Moore, and father, Stephen Richardson Moore, were Confederate soldiers. Miller is wearing a white dress and is seated.
A fold-out chart, with illustrations, of threshing and other farm equipment manufactured by Minard Harder of Cobleskill, N.Y. Included is price chart, testimonials of satisfied customers, and illustraions of the awards won by the Minard Harder...
Armories; Military facilities; Military depots; Military training; Military inspections; Barbecues; Military officers; Militias
Uniformed members of the Tennessee State Guard both serving food and standing in line to receive a meal inside the Clarksville Armory. A small boy is pictured at the front of the line. This barbecue followed the September 10, 1944 military...
The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. Small house at left later (1905) became the home of Congregation Sherith Israel, also known as the Fifth Avenue Synagogue. The photograph appears to have been taken in the winter as the trees are...
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.
This page in Mitchener's diary from World War II includes a drawing of a group of prisoners who are passing time by playing cards. They are sitting next to a heating stove that, according to Mitchener, has a six-foot radius. He writes,"There's at...
Broadsides; Announcements; Handbills; Fliers (printed matter); Plazas; Boots; General stores
Single-sheet public notice, printed on only one side, provides information, commentary, announcement, and advertisement concerning the opening of a new cash store in Fayetteville, Tennessee.
Small broadside announcing that it shall be a misdemeanor for any person to be drunk on the public square, on the street, or in any public place. Fine not to exceed $50.00. Endorsed by Mayor J.M. Wilson and Clerk W.C. Morgan.
Small flyer advertising the showing of "Forty Days a King," the coronation festivities of George V of Great Britain, presented by the Kinemacolor Company in America. There is a photograph of the Coronation carriage.
Advertisement for a "Grand Concert" featuring "Little Blind Maud Cook." It describes the agenda of musical and literary performances and provides background on the life of Maud Cook.
Small broadside advertises the services of healer and adviser Holy Sister Temple, a self-proclaimed religious holy woman who guarantees that she can heal the sick and ailing. She also lists her address.
