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Baptising in Olde Towne Creek

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark: Photograph is from 1938 and is shot in Red Hill, Tennessee. One of the first photos made by Joe, Baptising in Olde Towne Creek, has endured to become a favorite and meaningful to many. It bears close scrutiny because of the differing expressions and attitudes of those attending. People have said that they have counted fifty-one people in this picture and I’ve listened to many a controversy about a TV antenna* appearing in this 1938 photo. The Rev. Hugh Vancel, in c… more
Date: 1938
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Baptising in Olde Towne Creek

Description: Photograph of Reverend Hugh Vancel performing a baptism in Olde Town Creek near Red Hill, Tennessee. The reverend is standing in the creek and facing a large crowd of people on the bank, and holding the arm of a young girl (Ivana Wright) standing next to him; several other girls (identified as Hester Welch, Minnie Hicks, Cleo McCurey, Lilian Hicks, and Lenore Treece), a woman and a man are also standing in the creek, on the left. A building with wood siding is visible in the background.
Date: 1938
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Foot washing at church]

Description: Photograph of man performing a foot washing rite on another man at church. The first man kneels in the bottom right corner and washes the man's foot that sits in a pew in front of him, the second man is unable to be seen as his face is out of frame. Other men are seen putting on their shoes in the top right corner of the image, only being able to see them from the shoulders down.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Large gathering outside]

Description: Photograph of a large group of people gathered outside in a grassy area. They are all wearing nice clothing, presumably for church. Most of them are standing around interacting with others, and a few sit on the ground where a couple of boxes and sheets are also placed. There are trees in the background, where you can see another grassy clearing and hill beyond them.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Large group holding hands]

Description: Photograph of a large group of people holding hands in a circle outside. The group surrounds a young couple who kiss in the center of them, it can be assumed the couple has just gotten engaged. It's nighttime outside and the group stands near a house on their left.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Large group holding hands, 2]

Description: Photograph of a large group of people holding hands in a circle outside. The group surrounds a young couple who kiss in the center of them, it can be assumed the couple has just gotten engaged. It's nighttime outside and the group stands near a house on their left.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A man and woman reading together]

Description: Photograph of a man and woman sitting on the steps of a porch reading a book together. The man is sitting to the right of the woman and is holding the book between them with one hand, focusing on what he is reading. The woman appears to be holding a scarf in her right hand, and is reading less closely than the man. There are people sitting on the porch behind them.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A man and woman reading together, 2]

Description: Photograph of a man and woman sitting on the steps of a porch reading a book together. The man is sitting to the right of the woman and is holding the book between them with one hand, focusing on what he is reading. The woman appears to be holding a scarf in her right hand, and is reading less closely than the man. There are people sitting on the porch behind them.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A man and woman shaking hands]

Description: Photograph of a man and woman meeting each other outside and shaking hands. The man is sitting on a bench on the left of the image, and the woman is standing to the right of him. There is another man and woman sitting on the bench, watching the interaction. It is a sunny day outside.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Men chatting in a store]

Description: Photograph of four men sitting and chatting inside a general store. The men sit in a circle towards the background of the image, and they listen to the man on the right speak. They are surrounded by a plethora of merchandise from the store, and a large open field is seen outside through the window and open door.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Men chatting outside]

Description: Photograph of a group of men chatting outside. Three men of the four men engaged in the conversation are standing, while the fourth man sits on a bench. Another man sits next to him on the bench with a quizzical look on his face as he looks off-camera. All the men wear a tie and a hat, presumably clothes for church.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Men enjoying a smoke break]

Description: Photograph of a group of men socializing together outside in the shade. Two of them are sitting on a bench on the left, and the rest are standing, a couple of them are smoking cigars. A man on the bench is having a conversation with one of the men standing, and the rest are listening to the conversation. There are trees in the background.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Men enjoying a smoke break, 2]

Description: Photograph of a group of men socializing together outside in the shade. Two of them are sitting on a bench on the left, and the rest are standing, a couple of them are smoking cigars. A man on the bench is having a conversation with one of the men standing, and the rest are listening to the conversation. There are trees in the background.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[People having a laugh]

Description: Photograph of a group of people standing outside a cabin having a joyous conversation. There are two men and a woman having the conversation, the woman and the man on the right are laughing, and the man in the center is speaking to the woman. There are two people to the right of them, and an older woman on the left observing the conversation.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[People sitting on a bench]

Description: Photograph of three people sitting on a bench under a tree in the shade. Two men on the right are engaged in a conversation, and a woman sits on the left keeping to herself. They are dressed nicely, the men in button-up shirts, slacks and suspenders, and the woman wearing a floral dress, all of them are wearing hats.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Three women sitting on a bench]

Description: Photograph of three women sitting on a bench outside of a cabin not interacting with each other. They are all looking in different directions, the one on the far left looking directly at the camera, and the other two looking off camera. They are all wearing collared dresses and hats.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Two men chatting on a porch, 2]

Description: Photograph of two men chatting on a store's front porch. The men sit on a bench in the center of the image and it seems they are enjoying their conversation. Advertisements for various items can be seen hung up on the outside of the store behind them.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Two men sitting on a bench]

Description: Photograph of two older men sitting on a bench outside under a tree enjoying a smoke break. The man on the left is laughing and holding a tobacco pipe close to his mouth, and the man on the right is smiling and looking down at his feet. They are both wearing hats and button-up shirts, the man on the right is wearing overalls.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Wade Clark Sr. receiving a haircut]

Description: Photograph of Wade Hampton Clark Senior receiving a haircut from an unknown woman. He sits in a chair outdoors and looks downwards at a boy that is sitting on the ground next to him. The woman stands next to Wade and uses a comb and scissors to give Wade a haircut.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Wade Clark Sr. receiving a haircut, 2]

Description: Photograph of Wade Hampton Clark Senior receiving a haircut from an unknown woman. He sits in a chair outdoors and looks downwards at a boy that is sitting on the ground next to him. The woman stands next to Wade and uses a comb and scissors to give Wade a haircut.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Wade Clark Sr. receiving a haircut, 3]

Description: Photograph of Wade Hampton Clark Senior receiving a haircut from an unknown woman. He sits in a chair outdoors and looks downwards at a boy that is sitting on the ground next to him. The woman stands next to Wade and uses a comb and scissors to give Wade a haircut.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Wade Clark Sr. receiving a haircut, 4]

Description: Photograph of Wade Hampton Clark Senior receiving a haircut from an unknown woman. He sits in a chair outdoors and appears to be speaking. A boy sits on the ground next to him. The woman stands next to Wade and uses a comb and scissors to give Wade a haircut.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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