The 1955 Central High School baseball team and starting lineup. The school was established in 1917 at 161 Rains Avenue at the corner of Wedgewood Avenue. Central High School was closed in 1971 and the building demolished in 1973. 8 x 10 in.
A photograph of A. Z. Kelley and some of the legal team from Kelley v. Board of Education of Nashville in September 1955. Following the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, the Supreme Court issued Brown II, ordering that schools to desegregate...
A newspaper image of Ollie Beard (Oliver P. Beard), the short-stop and captain of the professional baseball team the Nashville Americans. In 1885, the Southern League was formed, and Nashville’s entry into the new league for two seasons was the...
A newspaper image of Henry Peter “Red” Bittman, the second baseman of the professional baseball team the Nashville Americans. In 1885, the Southern League was formed, and Nashville’s entry into the new league for two seasons was the Nashville...
A captioned photo from the Nashville Times (1940), about “Here’s what downtown Nashvillians saw marching down Church Street just before noon today--Manager Gilbert and his victorious Vols returning from a three-game triumph over the Atlanta...
An undated photograph of an ionic capital column from the restoration of the Tennessee State Capitol Building in Nashville, Tennessee. This remnant is derived from the original columns of the Capitol Building, which was renovated during a massive...
A newspaper image of Edward Joseph “Dummy” Dundon, pitcher of the professional baseball team the Nashville Americans. In 1885, the Southern League was formed, and Nashville’s entry into the new league for two seasons was the Nashville...
A photographic view showing some of the Shields-Watkins field at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville campus and football fans attending the gridiron match between Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee on November 13, 1937. The...
A newspaper image of Walton “Walt” Goldsby, the left fielder and manager of the Nashville Americans circa 1885-1887. In 1885, the Southern League was formed, and Nashville’s entry into the new league of professional baseball teams was the...
A photograph of Vasso and Hermes Pan, sister and brother who were visiting Nashville. An article titled "Noted Hollywood Dance Director Visits Nashville," ran in the 10 February 1939 edition of the Nashville Banner newspaper. "Hermes Pan, native...
A newspaper image of James John Hillery, third baseman of the professional baseball team the Nashville Americans. In 1885, the Southern League was formed, and Nashville’s entry into the new league for two seasons was the Nashville Americans....
A snapshot of Louisiana politician Huey P. Long addressing the football stadium audience at the Vanderbilt - Louisiana State University game in Nashville on 27 October 1934. This football game with the Vanderbilt Commodores occurred soon after the...
A captioned photo from the Nashville Times (1940), about the Hoover Motor Express Softball Team. The caption reads: “Here is a softball team that should be ready to roll when it enters one of the regular leagues next week. It’s the recently...
A postcard of the 1908 Nashville Baseball team, known as the Nashville Baseball Club managed by William "Bill" Bernhard. They were officially named the Nashville Volunteers in 1908 for the state's nickname, "The Volunteer State." In 1908, this...
A photograph of the Nashville Ramblers basketball team, 1922-23. The Y.M.C.A. Ramblers were basketball competitors and won the championships several times in the early 20th century. The Nashville Ramblers were a city rival of Vanderbilt. Forms part...
A photograph of the Nashville Vols baseball team celebrating after a win in their club house. This photograph ran in the 22 September 1948 edition of the Nashville Banner with the caption, "Vols Hope To Rubber Stamp This Scene Soon - Twice now, the...
A newspaper image of Billy O’Brien, first baseman of the professional baseball team the Nashville Americans. In 1885, the Southern League was formed, and Nashville’s entry into the new league for two seasons was the Nashville Americans. Forms...
Excerpts from an interview with civil rights leader Charles Tony Moorman on 09 August 2007 by Larry Patterson as part of the Civil Rights Oral History Project. In the excerpts Moorman discusses when the Washington Junior High School basketball...
Excerpts from an oral history interview with Marion F. "Sonny" Smith, conducted on 25 Sept. 2007 by Larry Patterson as part of the Nashville Public Library's Veterans History Project. Smith served with the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment of the...