Aerial view of an isolated mountain farm in east Tennessee. The photograph shows a large log house along with several outbuildings. A fence separates the fields. A mountain road is seen as well.
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); Work Camps; African Americans -- Segregation
Aerial view of the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp at the Shelby City Negro State Park, renamed the T. O. Fuller State Park. The camp with its long barracks and the roads leading through the heavily forested park are easily visible.
Aerial view of the Cumberland River Bridge crossing over into Old Hickory, Nashville, Tennessee. Farm lands are shown on either side of the river. Card no. 1312-3O.
Downtown aerial view of Clarksville, Tennessee showing rooftops of buildings, including churches and businesses. The streets are shown with cars travelling on a beautiful sunlit day with plenty of foliage visible.
Etching features side and front views of the Bell Tavern that was located in Lynchburg, Virginia, during the time of Andrew Jackson. The original inspiration image is credited to the Collection of Jones Memorial Library.
Civil Wars; War; Slaves; Agriculture; Political issues; Cities & towns
Excerpts from the Robert H. Cartmell Diaries. They contain full commentaries on the nature of his farm operation, the weather, and the fluctuations of the cotton market. They contain thoughtful comments on politics and candidates for office and...
Five-page letter written from John S. Brien in Nashville, Tennessee, to R. M. C[ornin], Esq. in Cincinnati, Ohio. The author expresses his views on secession, the Union, and Southern Rights as well as his hope for compromise. Says Brien, " I...
Education; Education - Tennessee; Education - History - Tennessee; School buildings - Tennessee
Front and side views of a clapboard building set on rock pillars. The school is set among trees, and part of another structure can be seen in the background.
Education - Tennessee; Education - History - Tennessee; School buildings - Tennessee
Front and side views of a clapboard building with steps to the front door. Exterior features include a steep pitched tin roof, four side windows, double door entrance and two chimneys.
Education - Tennessee; Education - History - Tennessee; School buildings - Tennessee
Front and side views of a dark brick structure with windows on both sides and a columned front porch. A worn-down basketball court with two goalposts stands in the side yard.
Education; Education - Tennessee; Education - History - Tennessee; School buildings - Tennessee; Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915
Front and side views of a large brick schoolhouse. It appears to be under construction, and a man on a ladder can be seen. Two men are standing near the front of the building, and a vintage truck is parked in back.
Education - Tennessee; Education - History - Tennessee; School buildings - Tennessee
Front and side views of a one-room schoolhouse built of vertical boards. There is one door at the front and three windows are pictured along the side of the building. Two men stand in the foreground.
Education; Education - Tennessee; Education - History - Tennessee; School buildings - Tennessee
Front and side views of a white wood frame schoolhouse on a concrete foundation. It has a covered front porch and multiple windows along the side. Two outbuildings and a pile of lumber can be seen in the background.
