A published photo from the Nashville Times (1940), of J. W. Barnes, the last surviving CSA Veteran. James W. Barnes was with Company I, 55th (McKoin’s) Tennessee Infantry and Company I, 44th Tennessee Infantry. Barnes was born on June 16th, 1843,...
Named in honor of J.M. Head, mayor of Nashville from 1899 to 1903, Head Elementary School was completed in 1904. Located on 16th Avenue North, E.S. Brugh was the school's first principal. A new school building was built in 1952 to accommodate...
A photograph of a man contemplating gas prices at two local service stations. This photo appeared on the front page of the 8 September 1955 edition of the Nashville Banner. The caption states, "Confusion in the gas war - John W. Thomas scratches...
A typed letter, signed, dated 12 December 1940, from Tennessee Governor Prentice Cooper, to Mrs. John M. Donnelly, the Christmas Carol Publicity Chairman of the Fannie Battle Day Home Social Workers in 1940. In the letter, Governor Cooper commends...
A letter from Dutch immigrant, Peter J. Williamson, back home to his wife, Eunice, during the Civil War. In 1862 Williamson enlisted as a Private in the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry, Company F and was ultimately promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant. During...
A photograph of the Broadcast Music, Inc. building, located at 710 16th Avenue South in Nashville, Tennessee. Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) was officially declared operational on Feb. 15, 1940 in New York City. The company was established by radio...
A photograph of the Children's Building at the Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition, Nashville, Tennessee, circa 1897. This non-extant structure was built for the celebration of Tennessee's 100th year of statehood that opened May 1,...
A photograph of the Commerce Building (pictured on left) and Auditorium (pictured on right) at the Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition, circa 1897. These non-extant structures were built for the celebration of Tennessee's 100th year...
A photograph of the Education and Hygiene Building at the Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition, circa 1897. This non-extant structure was built for the celebration of Tennessee's 100th year of statehood that opened May 1, 1897, at...
A photograph of Machinery Hall at the Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition, in whose splendid proportions and style was designed with the Parthenon as the prototype and the propylaeum gateway as a component part. This non-extant...
An original will of Elisabeth Adcock, dated July 9th, 1887. Illustrates the first page of the document. Adcock’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on April 16th, 1890. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...
An original will of Walter Akin, dated August 16th, 1911. Illustrates the first page of the document. Akin’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on April 27th, 1917. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...
An original will of Joseph A. Aldrich, dated March 16th, 1873. Illustrates the first page of the document. Aldrich’s will was presented for probate on May 28th, 1874, recorded in “Min. Book “N” p. 39304, recorded in Book of Wills & Invy....
An original will of George W. Alford, dated August 16th, 1834. Illustrates the first page of the document. The notation on the verso: “recorded in book No. 10, page 401 & examined.” Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills, 1780-1925.
An original will of Mary S. Allen, dated May 30th, 1902. Illustrates the first page of the document. Allen’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on August 16th, 1909. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...
An original will of Richard Allen, dated June 16th, 1917. Illustrates the first page of the document. Allen’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on January 30th, 1919. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...
The Broadcast Music, Inc. building, located at 710 16th Avenue South in Nashville, Tennessee. Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) was officially declared operational on February 15, 1940 in New York City. The company was established by radio executives in...
Some of the student models are pictured with Mayor Briley, promoting the Castner-Knott’s “Fashion Happening,” with “60 Models: Guys and Gals from Nashville High Schools and Colleges,” and “It’s a Happening,” at the War Memorial...
An original will of Madeline T. Allison, dated February 4th, 1876. Illustrates the first page of the document. Allison’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on March 16th, 1876 “recorded Book 24, page 100.” Forms...
An original will of H. C. Alsup, dated July 6th, 1912. Illustrates the first page of the document. Alsup’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on January 16th, 1913. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...