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A dinner party in honor of Reinald Werrenwrath
Collection
Identifier: QSPC 2003.003
Scope and Contents
Handwritten ID on back: ‘A dinner party tendered by the late Miss. Louise Manning in honor of Reinald Werrenwrath, baritone operatic-and concert star- when guest of the late Chester B Searle- property of the late John Ernest Yoe, loaned by his sister Della Yoe, White Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. Front row, L-r: 1. Ella Coffin (Mrs. Frank W. Flenniken), 2. Louise (late) Manning, 3. Reinald Werrenwrath who made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera House in 1919, 4. Victor Coffin. Second row, L-r: 1....
Dates:
1905
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Adolph Ochs, owner of the New York Times
Collection
Identifier: SPC 2017.002
Scope and Contents
Adolph Ochs, owner of the New York Times. Shown with silver printer’s stick to mark his 13th anniversary as publisher. 1 pc. with typed caption attached. 6 x 7.75” sepia
Dates:
ca. 1909
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
African American photograph album
Collection
Identifier: PC 0102
Scope and Contents
Small photograph album with the name W.G. McNeil (April 11, 1928) on the inside cover. Includes b&w (sepia) snapshots of unidentified African-Americans, ca. 1918-1928. Lake Michigan is noted on one photograph. Candid and posed snapshots , some with first names (Marie, Willie, etc.). Loose pictures from inside the album are housed in two envelopes, one with 11 small photographs, the other with 6 larger snapshots. Two handwritten notes mention the Grahl and Wilcox surnames with family...
Dates:
1918-1928
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
African American Woman and Shannondale School Group
Collection
Identifier: SPC 1995.025
Scope and Contents
Full length portrait of (African-American ?) woman, with sticker at bottom: “A Merry Xmas To The Family From Sue.” Found in old gift book in 1991, no additional ID.; Shannondale School group, grade 2, 1967-1968. 5x7” color in holder. Belonged to Linda, age 7.
Dates:
1960s
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Agee portraits
Collection
Identifier: SPC 2017.005
Scope and Contents
Three 8 x 10” copy photographs and 3 copy negs. (made March 1989). SPC 2017.005.001 James (Rufus) Agee and Margaret King (Mrs. George J. McAfee), ca. 1912. SPC 2017.005.002 James (Rufus) Agee, center; Josephine Stone (Mrs. Fred Breeding) with dog; Margaret King (Mrs. George J. McAfee). SPC 2017.005.003 James (Rufus) Agree, front center; Margaret King (Mrs. George J. McAfee) in back row with dark hat.
Dates:
ca. 1912
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Albert A. Fagala
Collection
Identifier: SPC 2015.011
Scope and Contents
SPC 2015.011.001 Albert A. Fagala. Ca. 1870s. Tintype in matte. 1 pc.
Dates:
ca. 1870s
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Alberta Ahler Photographs
Collection
Identifier: SPC 1995.018
Scope and Contents
Unidentified young child in chair, outdoors; unidentified house (probably Knoxville), exterior (note on back: part missing, Main Street, first home in town, Grandma Webb died in 1910).
Dates:
undated
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Alberta Ahler Photographs
Collection
Identifier: SPC 1995.007 a&b
Scope and Contents
SPC 1995.007a: W.T. Webb Grocery Store, 946 South Seventh Street (later Fifteenth Street), Knoxville, Tenn. L-r: Harley Webb or Melvin Webb, W.T. Webb, ?, Lafayette (‘Fate’) Webb.5x7” sepia, mounted.; SPC 1995.007b: Home Guard (men in military uniform with rifles, drums). Front row, 5th man kneeling from left is Joseph Albert Ahler. 7x 9 1/4”. sepia, mounted.
Dates:
undated
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Alma Childress Cox Balsam
Collection
Identifier: SPC 2004.007
Scope and Contents
1. Alma Childress Cox Balsam in formal gown with Hawaiian guitar. People’s Studio. Jan. 23, 1953. 3.5 x 5” B&W. (postcard backing; tape damage on back). 2. Alma Childress Cox Balsam and husband Casper Balsam. 3x4” B&W. + newspaper clippings: “Famous Grand Ole Opry...” (no date); Home Folks by Vic Weals, May 2, 1954, re” Lucy (‘Ma’) Childress and banjo; small death notice of Lucy Childers (sic.), Gibsonton [Fla.] (no date); “ ‘Steel guitar queen’ makes Hawaiian music” re: Alma (Balsam),...
Dates:
1950s
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Anacin Manufacturing Co. “The Employees of Anacin Manufacturing Company, Knoxville, Tennessee, March 24, 1943”
Collection
Identifier: SPC 2009.009
Scope and Contents
“The Employees of Anacin Manufacturing Company, Knoxville, Tennessee, March 24, 1943” (Army Navy E Flag on wall in photograph)
Dates:
1943
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Annie Brownlow Patrick portrait
Collection
Identifier: SPC 2018.006
Scope and Contents
Annie Brownlow Patrick, ca. 1888-1893, Taken by A.E. Rinehart Studio, Londoner Block, Denver, CO. She was the daughter of W.G. Brownlow.
Dates:
ca. 1888-1893
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Annual Spring Tour and Meeting
Collection
Identifier: SPC 1995.034
Scope and Contents
Annual Spring Tour and Meeting. L-r: Dr. David Adkisson, President of Cleveland State College; speakers: Col. James F. Corn, Sr., Mrs. Maurine Tipton, Mr. Terry Townsend. B&W 8x10”
Dates:
1960s-1970s
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Appalachian Club Memories
Collection
Identifier: SPC 2015.010
Scope and Contents
SPC 2015.010.001 Appalachian Club Memories near Gatlinburg. Friends of your Aunt Laura who lived in Gatlinburg. Lath house growing ginseng. RPPC SPC 2015.010.002 Appalachian Club Memories Above Little River. ‘More Smoky exploring.’ SPC 2015.010.003 Appalachian Club Memories. ‘Exploring in the Smokies.’ Faint image. SPC 2015.010.004 Appalachian Club Memories’ Aunt Bessie’s cabin in background by Little River.’ ‘She painted there in the summer at Elkmont.’
Dates:
undated
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Arnell Photographs
Collection
Identifier: SPC 2014.009
Scope and Contents
SPC 2014.009.001 Group of five men, all unidentified except man on far right, Samuel Mayes Arnell (1833 Columbia, Tenn.-1903, Johnson City, Tenn.). 5x7.5” sepia print mounted on backing. 1 pc. SPC 2014.009.002 Jane Mayes Arnell (1856-1923), [daughter of Samuel Mayes Arnell]. 4x6” sepia print mounted on board. 1 pc.
Dates:
ca. 1870s-1880s
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Ault Family Photograph
Collection
Identifier: QSPC 2016.011
Scope and Contents
Ault Family Photograph, 1904. Group portrait of family of Joel Kelly Ault (1834-1914) All persons identified on verso.
Dates:
1904
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Bachman family photographs
Collection
Identifier: QSPC 2007.001
Scope and Contents
Photograph of John (a former Bachman slave; reputedly an African prince) and Nathan Lynn Bachman (1878-1937). Ca. 1885. Approx. 8.5x13.25” sepia print mounted on board. Portrait of the Jonathan Bachman family, ca. late 1890s. Names on back of photograph. Approx. 10.25x13.5” mounted on board.
Dates:
circa 1885-1899
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Baker - Himel School 5th football team
Collection
Identifier: SPC 1997.026
Scope and Contents
Baker - Himel School 5th football team, 1904. 8 x 10” sepia, mounted + 8 x 10” B&W copy print. 120 copy neg. available, 1991.
Dates:
1904
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Barkley Collection.
Collection
Identifier: MSC 0412
Scope and Contents
Barkley Collection, gift of William Barkley. (William Barkley is the nephew of another donor, Alice Jean Barkley.) Boxes 1-3 + 2 framed items rec’d. Jan 2009: Box 3 contains 3 framed diplomas: Jacob Barkley, Washington College, 1796; Abraham H. Barkley, Washington College, 1796; Elizabeth Barkley, White Pine High School, 1932. Also, 7 folders of items removed from frames. Both 1796 diplomas have “Print Registered Knoxville” at bottom of diplomas. Gift includes 2 framed items: Portrait...
Dates:
1796-1940
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Bearden School
Collection
Identifier: QSPC 2004.002
Scope and Contents
1. 8x10” sepia print of [school] children and adults outside brick building. No ID. Taken by Porter A. M. Feathers, Traveling Artist, Whitesburg, Tenn. Mounted on 11x14” board. 2. 8x10” sepia print of [school] children and adults outside wooden building. No ID. Mounted on 11x14” board.
Dates:
1920s
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Big John Tate photograph
Collection
Identifier: SPC 2019.108
Scope and Contents
Promotional portrait of Big John Tate by Champion Promotions Inc. Autographed.
Dates:
unknown
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Blount Mansion Photographs
Collection
Identifier: SPC 1997.001
Scope and Contents
Blount Mansion (2 ext.; main hall; drawing room); portrait of Governor William Blount; monument in memory of Mary Boyce Temple (DAR); St. John’s Episcopal Church (int.).
Dates:
undated
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Body of Miss Jennie Greer
Collection
Identifier: QSPC 1999.002
Scope and Contents
Body of Miss Jennie Greer (daughter of P.A. and Sallie Greer) lying in casket. Ca. 1920. B&W 10 x 7.5” print on 14 x12” matte.
Dates:
circa 1920
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Boyd Family Photograph
Collection
Identifier: SPC 2009.007
Scope and Contents
Family photograph of the Boyd Family of Knoxville. Taken by T.M. Schleier, Knoxville, Tenn. Ca. 1850s. Standing: Samuel Beckett Boyd (lawyer, judge, Mayor of Knoxville). Seated, l-r: Sophia(?) Boyd Conick(?), Eva Boyd Munson, Jimmy Boyd, Sue Boyd Barton, Susan Howard Mason Boyd (Mrs. Samuel B.), Ella Boyd, John Mason Boyd, and Anna Boyd Fleming.
Dates:
1850-1870
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Boyd High group of students
Collection
Identifier: SPC 1997.030
Scope and Contents
Boyd High group of students. Schools. Mounted sepia, 7 1/5 x 5”.
Dates:
undated
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Branson Sisters Studio portraits
Collection
Identifier: SPC 2020.006
Scope and Contents
Three portraits with “Branson” signature underneath. One color portrait of seated woman; one black-and-white portrait of two children, seated; one black-and-white portrait of child, standing. All unidentified.
Dates:
unknown
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Carl Sublett portraits
Collection
Identifier: Artifact 2017.005
Scope and Contents
Carl Sublett (1919-2008) Graphite Self-portrait (1964) Graphite Portrait of Walter Hollis (Holly) Stevens (1927-1980) (1964).
Dates:
1964
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Caroline Buckner Collection.
Collection
Identifier: MSC 0339
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence, photographs, deeds (Sam E. Young’s papers), printed material, calling cards, dentist’s records; 1 folder with house plans. Diploma from Vanderbilt University for Henry Thomas Boyd, Doctor of Dental Surgery, April 27, 1900. Diploma is attached to a heavy paper advertisement for a backing. 1 pc. Class photograph, Vanderbilt University Dental Department, 1900. H. T. Boyd and all members are identified (along with their home states). Photograph is on mat board. [Class...
Dates:
1900-1962
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Carte de visite of William G. Brownlow
Collection
Identifier: SPC 2002.006
Scope and Contents
CDV of William G. Brownlow. Taken from waist up, hand in pocket, light colored vest with watch chain, looking slightly to side.
Dates:
1860s
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Cartes-de-visite of Union Officers
Collection
Identifier: SPC 2014.013
Scope and Contents
Eleven cartes-de-visite of Civil War Union officers. SPC 2014-013-001 Orlando M. Poe (signed). SPC 2014-013-002 M. ([Marsena] R. Patrick. SPC 2014-013-003 John G. Parke. SPC 2014-013-004 Wm. P. Sanders. SPC 2014-013-005 Rufus Saxton. SPC 2014-013-006 Robert C. Schenck. SPC 2014-013-007 Wm. Rosencrans. SPC 2014-013-008 [Lovell] Rousseau. SPC 2014-013-009 D. G. Farragut.(signed). SPC 2014-013-010 David G. Farragut. SPC 2014-013-011 Charles W. Sanford.
Dates:
1861-1865
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
Cas Walker and J. S. Cooper fight
Collection
Identifier: SPC 1998.001
Scope and Contents
Cas Walker and J.S. Cooper fight, 1956. Photographs by Tom Greene (one of these pictures appeared in Life Magazine, March 19, 1956). 4 photographs + one copy negative.
Dates:
1956
Found in:
Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
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