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[Clipping, January 1855]

Description: A newspaper clipping from the Charles B. Moore Collection. the clipping details a meteorological table for the month of January in the year of 1855. The table records these variables for January: the morning, afternoon, and evening temperatures; the mean temperature of the month; the barometer reading; the monthly rainfall; and the direction of the wind. The table also includes the total rain fall for the month and the calculated mean temperature.
Date: January 1855
Creator: Louisville Journal
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[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 26, 1859 ]

Description: Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing Jimmie and Mary's return from their travels and their change in plans to board with Mr. Miller instead of Maud, Jimmie's financial proposition to exchange bottom land for David's lot, the town physician's move to Nashville, a financial proposition from Maud to purchase Sallie which is David's horse if Neely does not purchase her, Maud's preparations for Jimmie's party, a discussion about David's failed crops, a dialogue on the raising of … more
Date: September 26, 1859
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 26, 1859 ]

Description: Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing Jimmie and Mary's return from their travels and their change in plans to board with Mr. Miller instead of Maud, Jimmie's financial proposition to exchange bottom land for David's lot, the town physician's move to Nashville, a financial proposition from Maud to purchase Sallie which is David's horse if Neely does not purchase her, Maud's preparations for Jimmie's party, a discussion about David's failed crops, a dialogue on… more
Date: September 26, 1859
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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[Letter from Henry S. and Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker, July 1861]

Description: Letter from Henry S. and Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker. Most of the letter is from Henry, who discusses his recent arrival in Trammel from the a military camp, his visit with Aunt Nancy and Elvira, military regiments, and the fact that Kentucky has not seceded from the Union yet. There is a short note from Elvira written on July 29, stating that Palmer's regiment may have left that morning.
Date: July 1861
Creator: Moore, Henry S. & Moore, Elvira
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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[Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker, July 28, 1861]

Description: Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker discussing her recent visit to a military camp, the latest news of regiments preparing for war, and Josephus's recovery from a recent illness. There is an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Rocky Bayou, Arkansas. Part of the envelope has been torn away.
Date: July 28, 1861
Creator: Moore, Elvira
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 28, 1865]

Description: Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a discussion regarding finance; news concerning the financial situations of family; a dialogue regarding crops to be planted and animals to be raised; news about Frank becoming Chancery Clerk and his plans to study law; news about Kate and her portion of the family's land which will be farmed on a small scale between Frank, Maud, and Kate; financial advice from Maud and news about a real estat… more
Date: September 28, 1865
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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[Publisher's Circular with Written Notes]

Description: Circular produced by Garretson, Cox & Co., Publishers regarding Alden's Manifold Cyclopedia. The publishers announce that after July 1, 1893, subscribers of this publication should send their orders to them rather than Mr. Alden. An unknown person has written a note on the back discussing his appreciation of the Manifold Cyclopedia.
Date: 1893~
Creator: Garretson, Cox & Co., Publishers
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
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[Letter from B. Ada Drury to Charles B. Moore, June 13, 1897]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by B. Ada Drury. In this letter, Drury discusses the theory of evolution, the idea of life after death, and compliments Charles on his ability to think for himself and be a champion of free thought. She asks to hear from him again and in the letter's close she give a brief update on the weather in Louisville, KY. She mentions that she hope the Moore Family will be able to read the letter and sends her love to Mary Ann, Linnet,… more
Date: June 13, 1897
Creator: Drury, B. Ada
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[Photograph of the border between Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky at Cumberland Gap]

Description: Photograph of a sign for Cumberland Gap at the border between Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Standing next to the sign is a woman with a car parked not far from her. A road cutting through the mountains and trees runs through the area along with signs for a cave, the border for Virginia and Kentucky, and signs for the speed limit.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Aunt Tilda]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark: "Photograph is of Aunt Tilda from 1941 taken in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. Not an aunt related by blood, but one earned by age and respect." Aunt Tilda was 87 years old in this photograph. On the envelope containing the negative Russell T. Forte notes that in March of 1962 the photo was used for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Photography Division Centennial photo exhibit.
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
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[Aunt Tilda]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark: "Photograph is of Aunt Tilda from 1941 taken in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. Not an aunt related by blood, but one earned by age and respect." Aunt Tilda was 87 years old in this photograph. On the envelope containing the negative Russell T. Forte notes that in March of 1962 the photo was used for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Photography Division Centennial photo exhibit.
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Hazel Petrey cuts a wedding cake]

Description: Photograph of Hazel Petrey cutting a cake after her wedding ceremony. The groom, Gilbert Dove, stands behind her. The cake was one of the three bought be Hazel's father at Blue Diamond Coal Mines commissary. Hazel's father is visible wearing a hat in the background of the photo. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HSSS book “… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Hazel Petrey dressing for her wedding(1)]

Description: Photograph of Hazel Petrey getting dressed for her wedding at the home of John Brown. She will be wed to Gilbert Dove at the Sunny View Methodist Church later in the day. She is wearing her wedding gown which was made by her mother from material that cost nine dollars from Sears, Roebuck. She holds her veil which was purchased for two dollars and fifty cents in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazin… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Hazel Petrey dressing for her wedding(2)]

Description: Photograph of Hazel Petrey getting dressed for her wedding at the home of John Brown. She will be wed to Gilbert Dove at the Sunny View Methodist Church later in the day. She is wearing her wedding gown which was made by her mother from material that cost nine dollars from Sears, Roebuck. She holds her veil which was purchased for two dollars and fifty cents in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Along the bottom of the photo is text printed on the matte. This mounted print is from a book entitled, "Coun… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Hazel Petrey in her wedding gown(1)]

Description: Photograph of Hazel Petrey in her wedding gown. She stands with the rest of the bridal party as she prepares for her wedding to Gilbert Dove. Narrative by Junebug Clark: Additional photos and information can be found in the pdf document "Joe Clark HBSS LIFE Magazine Photos" page 13. July 28, 1941. Life Magazine. pages 82-85. Life Goes to a Kentucky Mountain Wedding. Deep in the Cumberlands, Hazel Petry, coal miner’s daughter, marries Gilbert Dove. Also in the Joe Clark HBSS mini-book "Country W… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Hazel Petrey packs for her wedding(1)]

Description: Photograph of Hazel Petrey in her room, packing her belongings in preparation for her wedding to Gilbert Dove in the morning. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HSSS book “ Country Wedding published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in this Clark Family C… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Hazel Petrey presses her wedding gown(1)]

Description: Photograph of Hazel Petrey pressing her wedding gown the morning of her wedding to Gilbert Dove. The wedding was held a the Sunny View Methodist Church in Germany, Kentucky. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HSSS book “ Country Wedding published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Ten… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Hazel Petrey sweeps the altar(1)]

Description: Photograph of Hazel Petrey sweeping the Sunny View Methodist Church after decorating for her wedding. The caption for the photo reads, "With the decorations done, Hazel sweeps up." This mounted print is from a book entitled, "Country Wedding." Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HSSS book “ Country Wedding published in 1974. A… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
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