Francis K. W. Drury in middle age, balding, with glasses. He is wearing a blue suit. Born in New York in 1878, Francis K.W. Drury was educated at Rutgers and the University of Illinois. He held various library positions from 1899 until 1929,...
A photograph of Sgt. K. C. Henry of Lafayette, Tenn. who prepares to take down the Tennessee state flag from its makeshift but sturdy flagpole at a campsite in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield. The campsite, nicknamed "Hotel California"...
This photograph of Librarian F. K. W. Drury and staff of the Nashville Public Library, Main (originally named the Carnegie Library of Nashville) appeared in the Nashville Banner 14 January 1942 issue illustrating the article "Library Completes 40...
A postcard depicting several Nashville landmarks, including the State Penitentiary, the Confederate Monument in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, the Parthenon in Centennial Park, two images of the United States Post Office and Custom House, Union Station,...
(See Joice, Andy) (for unknown reason J.K. Williams name was written on the deed, possible that he was lot owner after Andy Joice); 15; b; 35; 10.0x20.0; 155; III; 09/18/1860
20; West; 21; 20.0x34.0; 68; III; 07/23/1857; Bond, John B. 1845-1920; Bond, O.Z. 1846-1941; Gaither, Mary D.Z. 1850-1871; Sansom, Louisa Z. 1856-1949 (Plat book says she was born in 1849); Sansom, Rich H. 1854-1923; Wilson, James Hazzard...
28; Northwast; 5; 10.0x32.0; 6; 10.0x32.0; 282; I; 07/31/1844; 349; I; 05/25/1846; Kirby, Mr.; Kirby, Irvin G. 1848-1850; Kirby, John M. 1812-1848; Kirby, L. R. 1844-180; Kirby, Sarah J. 1842-1844; Kirby, Susanna C. 1837-1838; Kirby, William K....
An original will of T. K. Armstrong, dated January 10th, 1915. Illustrates the first page of the document, written on stationery of Coleman, Tompkins & Co., No. 3, Cummins Station, Wholesale Grocers, Nashville, Tenn.” Armstrong’s will was...
A typescript original will of Mrs. Mary K. Bailey, of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, dated February 21st, 1920, with a codicil dated February 28th, 1920. Illustrates the first page of the document. Bailey’s will was presented for...
A photograph of the old Elks Lodge no. 72, located at 310 6th Avenue North, bordered by Deaderick Street, in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The lodge was home to the Elks, beginning in 1904, serving numerous community functions and charity projects...
A multi-page pamphlet outlining the American Bread Company's production of Holsum Bread products at the Nashville plant on Murfreesboro Road. Also included are mini headshots and bios for officers and executive personnel associated with the...
A photograph of McKendree Methodist Church located at 523 Church Street, Nashville, Tennessee. The church was named for Bishop William McKendree, the first American Methodist bishop. This is the fourth McKendree Methodist Church building to occupy...
A piece of correspondence written on City of Nashville, Water Works Department letterhead. The names listed on the letterhead include George Reyer, Superintendent; T.H. Morton, Water Tax Assessor; T.D. Morton, Assistant Water Tax Assessor; and...
This image provides an aerial view of the demolition of the Andrew Jackson Hotel, ca. 1971, to make way for the James K. Polk Office Building, which contains the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and the Tennessee State Museum. Photographed by the...
A postcard of Fifth Avenue looking south from Union Avenue in downtown Nashville. Both sides of the street are lined with businesses including Houck's, a music shop, and S. H. Kress & Co., a five and dime retail store. Horses and carriages are...
Portrait of Margaret Ann Robinson seated in her garden. Informal. Blue attire w/red & white scarf. Setting: garden chair, trees, shrubbery, flowers, stone wall. Margaret Ann Robinson joined the Metropolitan Library Board in 1977 and has served as...