Walker, Cas, 1902-1998

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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.

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One store coupon with a photograph of Cas Walker in place of George Washington on a fake one dollar bill

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Letters to and from Cas Walker; fan letters to and from performers on his radio and television shows such as Carl and Pearl Butler, the Baileys, Little Robert; some documents concerning the Cas Walker Grocery Stores. Publications about some of the performers. Range of dates chiefly 1953-1957.

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Label from one pound package of Walkers’ Famous Cas Walker De Luxe Coffee. “A Man’s Coffee”

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Cas Walker Correspondence, 1973-1975, with Knox County officials, John M. Beeler, Bill Tallent.

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Re-Elect Cas Walker to City Council with photo on front; joke on back. Ca. 1940. 1 pc. 4.5 x 2.5”

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Black-and-white composite negative for Cas Walker stores commercial, depicting Walker (?) and two others inside store; silent Kodachrome footage of deer is spliced after the composite negative.

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Composite negative for Cas Walker Stores commercial, depicting Walker inside a store as well as the shears logo

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Composite negative for Cas Walker Stores commercial, depicting Walker in front of supermarket produce display and concluding with Cas Walker Stores' shears logo.

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Cas Walker Survey Letter, June 228, 1962 + postcard for response. Letter requesting which television and radio stations respondents listen to. All postcards sent in to respond are entered into a contest for a prize of $50.

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Cas Walker, the “Ole Coon Hunter,” autographed printed picture, no date. Signed on back. Issued by David’s Music Barn, Powell, Tenn. 1 pc.

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Cash register receipts, White Stores, Cas Walker Store No. 7.

Scope and Contents Papers of Inez Giffin. Papers include: condolence letter from George R. Dempster, Feb. 9, 1932; American Red Cross Assistant Program Director/ Social Director General Hospital, Knoxville papers, 1945-1947; correspondence and cards, 1957-1964; Third Baptist Church and William Bright Ford papers, 1889-1929; The Four Fuller Brothers (musical group) autographed photograph; Eugene Williams (paralyzed child) and television set papers, 1954; Miscellaneous, including information on the flag and coat...

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Copy of the last will and testament of Caswell O. Walker of Knoxville (Tenn.). Signed on September 28, 1992.

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Ledger and checkbook of Cas Walker Virginia Food Stores Inc.; account books of Tennessee Valley Advertising (business run by Cas Walker’s secretary/assistant).

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A reel of 11 newsfilm segments spliced together. See "Markings" note for descriptive labels attached to these segments

Scope and Contents Posters (political) Political campaign posters and signs, ca. 2000-2001 and undated. Folder 1 of 2: 1. Alexander (Lamar Alexander). Color picture, 14 x 22.” (2 copies) 2. [Al] Gore- [Joseph] Lieberman 2000 (Presidential campaign yard sign--torn). 21 x 13.5” (double-sided). 3. Dan McGehee, Chancellor. Plastic sign. ca. 2000-2001. 26 x 16.” 4. Pavlis, City Council. Corrugated plastic sign. ca. 2000-2001. 24 x 16.” 5. ‘No Lottery’ Paid for by Gambling Free Tennessee Alliance. Ca. 2002. 24 x...

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Watchdog, published by Cas Walker. (1969-1981) (incomplete run of issues) Also available on microfilm (1974-1981)