A photograph of Peach Blossom, the family home of Joseph Erwin, located at 215 Craighead Avenue, circa 1960. The original structure was constructed in a Georgian architectural style, built circa 1803, and subsequent owners of the property made new...
An original will of George Moore Adams, dated April 22, 1907. It appears to be a Mason will. Illustrates the first page of the document. The notation on the verso states that Adams’ will was “unprobated.” One of the witnesses was F. H....
A captioned photo from the Nashville Times (1940), of “The Crest,” historic home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, circa June 22nd, 1940. The caption reads: “Embodying all the charm and culture of the Old South, the stately antebellum home of...
A captioned photo from the Nashville Times (1940), about Reverend W. S. Marshall, “pastor of the West Nashville Cumberland Presbyterian Church takes his hat off to his friends and his church members who, on Christmas Day, presented him with a new...
A captioned photo from the Nashville Times (1940), about Colonial Foods. The caption reads: “This Mack truck, together with three Mack tractors equipped with trailers, recently delivered to the C. B. Ragland Company, wholesale grocers. Dependable...
A captioned photo from the Nashville Times (1940), about an event of the Housewives’ League. The caption tells of “the annual January luncheon to be sponsored by the Housewives’ League on Friday, January 12, at the Hermitage Hotel. Judge...
A captioned photo from the Nashville Times (1940), about a tea given at Acklen Hall, Ward-Belmont College, by members of the Housewives’ League. Pictured left to right, seated “Mrs. W. P. Cooper; standing, Mrs. Arch Trawick, Mrs. J. J....
A captioned photo from the Nashville Times (1940), about Nashville Times carrier boys. The caption reads: “More than 200 Nashville Times carrier boys were guests last night of the Dodson Shows, at Fortieth and Charlotte, when all the...
A captioned photo from the Nashville Times (1940), about a musical program: “McKendree Methodist Church will be the scene Sunday evening at 7 o’clock of a musical program presented by the church choir. Besides Easter hymns, the choir composed...
A captioned photo from the Nashville Times (1940), about the Pharmacy business. The caption reads: “When your prescription is sent to the drugstore it’s a pretty safe bet that the man who fills it knows his business because he’s had to take a...
A captioned photo from the Nashville Times (1940), about the Hill-Newsom family reunion. The caption reads: “Seen above are the guests who attended the 27th Easter Hill-Newsom family reunion, which was held March 24th at the Newsom home on...
An original will of Eugene Arnell, dated April 5th, 1918, with reference to Herbert, Tennessee. The document was witnessed by Jno. H. Fey and C. F. Hutchinson. Illustrates the first page of the document. Arnold’s will was presented for probate...
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 Frank M. Ayers, dated November 20th, 1914. Illustrates the first page of the document. Ayer’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on April 13th, 1922. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...
This was the elegant home “Fairview,” of Mrs. Wilbur F. Foster and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Foster, located on the Hillsboro Road at Abbott Lane in Nashville, Tennessee. The home was later destroyed by fire circa 1933 and was rebuilt on the same...