Church of the Advent, Episcopal, was organized in 1857 by 58 communicants of Christ Episcopal Church and its rector the Rev. Charles Tomes after a disagreement over pew rentals. Rev. Tomes died soon after the group formed, and the Rev. Charles T....
Tarbox School opened in 1880 on 17th Avenue between Hayes Street and West End Avenue. It was named for L.G. Tarbox who served as principal of Hume school. In 1886, a new three story, brick building with a six story bell tower was constructed and...
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 three-time Olympic gold medal winner Wilma Rudolph and her parents as they rode in a parade after leading the Tennessee A & I University track team to victory in Rome. Rudolph agreed to participate only if the event was...
A Real Photo postcard of the Tarbox School, originally belonging to Sara Webb, a student who was in the fifth or sixth grade around 1932. This view shows the front exterior of the three-story school building prior to the structural damage caused by...
An original will of William Fletcher Abbott. Illustrates the first page of the document. Abbott’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on July 17th, 1913. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills, 1780-1925.
An original will of Matt F. Allen, dated August 8th, 1908. Illustrates the first page of the document. Allen’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on March 17th, 1917. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...
An original will of Alexander Allison, dated April 17th, 1871. Illustrates the first page of the document. Allison’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on January 22nd, 1874. Notation: “Recorded in Book of Wills, No....
A group of educators from India meet with Mayor Beverly Briley on July 17th, 1964 in Nashville, Tennessee. Forms part of Record Group 3, Metro Davidson County Photographer. 4 photograph negatives : b & w ; 4 x 5 in.
An original will of Charles W. Altemyer, dated September 3rd, 1913. Illustrates the first page of the document. Altemyer’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on December 17th, 1913. Forms part of Record Group 16,...
An original will of W. C. Anderson, dated May 16th, 1925. Illustrates the first page of the document. Anderson’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on June 17th, 1925. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...
An original will of William Van Roy Andrews, dated April 17th, 1922. Illustrates the first page of the document. Andrews’ will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on June 7th, 1923. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original...
A nuncupative (verbal) will of John M. Arnold, who died on the “12th day of Feby. 1885.” This document is dated February 17th, 1885, citing the heirs and also referring to “several brood mares which are now in the hands of B. F. Cockrill Esq....
An original will of J. E. Austin, dated January 25th? 1906. Illustrates the first page of the document. Austin’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on March 17th, 1906. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...
Original wills of W. L. (William L.) Bainbridge (will dated March 16th, 1905, probated in Davidson County Court on November 4th, 1905) and his wife Valeria E. Bainbridge (will dated April 5th, 1906, probated in Davidson County on September 17th,...
An original will of D. R. Baker, the first dated May 17th 1896, with a “furthermore” document dated August 14th, 1896. Illustrates the first page of the document. A notation on the envelope cites “Min. Book 3, Page 103” regarding...
A bulldozer at the construction site in front of the Bijou Theatre in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, July 17th 1957. This entertainment venue, located at 423 Fourth Avenue N in downtown Nashville, was one of the first African American theatre...
A bulldozer at the construction site in front of the Bijou Theatre in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, July 17th 1957. This entertainment venue, located at 423 Fourth Avenue N in downtown Nashville, was one of the first African American theatre...