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[Letter to Charles B. Moore, August 1863]

Description: Letters to Charles B. Moore written during the Civil War. In the letter, the author discusses the lives of several family members and friends and how the war is affecting them. He also discusses his allegiance to the Union as well as the sides that many of his friends and family decided to take.
Date: 1863
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Commencement program, 1897]

Description: A commencement program for McKinney College from the C. B. Moore Collection. This program details the graduates from the tenth annual commencement held at McKinney College on May 26, 1897. Additional services honoring the graduates were held prior to the commencement and they included: a baccalaureate sermon held on May 23, 1897 at Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas; an art reception held on May 24, 1897 at McKinney College; and an annual education concert held on May 25, 1897 at Heard's … more
Date: May 1897
Creator: McKinney College
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Letter from Henry W. Drury to Linnet Moore, August 3, 1897]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Henry W. Drury to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Drury informs Linnet of the goings-on in Chambersville, Tx. The news includes: updates on friends, community news, a discussion of the camp meeting and the attendees of that meeting, and additional news on family and friends.
Date: August 3, 1897
Creator: Drury, Henry W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, November 20-22, 1898]

Description: Letter expressing concern that Linnet has not written, gives details of drought, discusses the building of a "tank," the sale of a horse, surgery that Mr.Rutledge had and news of his recovery, the killing of a squirrel, a discussion about drawing water for his animals and leading them to the trough, news about painting the buggy, details about his afternoon routine which included eating lunch and tending to the animals, community news about friends and neighbors, news about finishing the tank,… more
Date: 1898-11-20/1989-11-22
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Letter from Claude White to Linnet Moore, February 23, 1901]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Claude White and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, White discusses his relationship with Linnet, details about visiting friends, and notes how beautiful the snow is and how it affects all the same way, regardless of social status. He notes that they will soon have their intentions out in plan view and everyone will understand their feeling for one another. He mention the Dodson's situation and closes his letter … more
Date: February 23, 1901
Creator: White, Claude
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Men having their feet washed]

Description: Photograph of a group of men having their feet washed during what can be assumed is a church congregation. Two men are seen on their knees washing the feet of another two men, using a cloth and a basin of water to clean. A group of men sit behind them in pews with their heads just out of frame except for one man.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of a children's graduation ceremony]

Description: Photograph of seven children posing on stage at a graduation ceremony. They all wear graduation caps and gowns and hold a rolled diploma in one hand. Curtains hang on either side of them. In the background, three individuals peek from behind the curtain at the back of the stage. A second image, a woman in a gingham print dress, is superimposed over the photograph.
Date: [1940..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of a group of individuals lined up in front of a house]

Description: Photograph of a group of individuals lined up in front of a house. They wear formal clothing and stand on the stone walkway that leads to the home's small front porch. A metal table and chair set sit on the lawn in front of them. The house has wood shingle siding with a brick facade wrapping the bottom portion of the exterior. Decorative wrought-iron posts support the small shingle roof covering the entryway. Large, leafless trees grow in the background.
Date: [1940..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of a group of people filing into a house]

Description: Photograph of a group of people in formal clothing visiting with each other as they file into a home. The men wear suits and ties. The women wear dresses and heels. Several of them also wear hats, long coats, and furs. They all stand on the flagstone walkway, lined with glass lamps, that leads to the house's open front door. The house has wood shingle siding, a shingle roof, and decorative wrought-iron posts supporting the roof that covers its small porch.
Date: [1940..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Erma Welch on her porch]

Description: Portrait of Erma Welch on her porch in Cumberland Gap Tennessee. The pictured woman is named as Buela Welch on the sleeve containing the negative while also being named Erma Welch in Joe Clark's photography books. This image is used in Joe Clark's book "Back Home" accompanied by a poem titled, " In Lonesome Tennessee." Down yonder in the valley In lonesome Tennessee Sits my little Sally A waitin’ there for me. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS Clark PhotoFile: 0001-51
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Erma Welch on her Porch]

Description: Portrait of Erma Welch on her porch in Cumberland Gap Tennessee. The pictured woman is named as Buela Welch on the sleeve containing the negative while also being named Erma Welch in Joe Clark's photography books. This image is used in Joe Clark's book "Back Home" accompanied by a poem titled, " In Lonesome Tennessee." Down yonder in the valley In lonesome Tennessee Sits my little Sally A waitin’ there for me. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Clark PhotoFile: 0001-51
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Erma Welch on her Porch, 5]

Description: Portrait of Erma Welch on her porch in Cumberland Gap Tennessee. The pictured woman is named as Buela Welch on the sleeve containing the negative while also being named Erma Welch in Joe Clark's photography books. This image is used in Joe Clark's book "Back Home" accompanied by a poem titled, " In Lonesome Tennessee." Down yonder in the valley In lonesome Tennessee Sits my little Sally A waitin’ there for me. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Clark PhotoFile: 0001-51
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Erma Welch Sitting on Her Front Porch (4)]

Description: Portrait of Erma Welch on her porch in Cumberland Gap Tennessee. The pictured woman is named as Buela Welch on the sleeve containing the negative while also being named Erma Welch in Joe Clark's photography books. This image is used in Joe Clark's book "Back Home" accompanied by a poem titled, " In Lonesome Tennessee." Down yonder in the valley In lonesome Tennessee Sits my little Sally A waitin’ there for me. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS Clark PhotoFile: 0001-51
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Make-up Time

Description: Photograph of Hazel Petrey combing her hair in front of her mirror. Gerry Petrey, to her right, applies lipstick. In the right of the frame, Anna Ruth Petrey cleans a pair of white shoes. Their younger brother, A.D., is visible sleeping in the bed behind them. 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 pub… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Make-up time (2)]

Description: Photograph of Hazel Petrey combing her hair in front of her mirror. Gerry Petrey, to her right, applies lipstick. In the right of the frame, Anna Ruth Petrey cleans a pair of white shoes. Their younger brother, A.D., is visible sleeping in the bed behind them. 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 pub… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Gilbert Dove shaves before his wedding(1)]

Description: Photograph of Gilbert Dove shaving before his wedding to Hazel Petrey. 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 Collection. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Cl… more
Date: June 15, 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Gilbert Dove shaves for his wedding(2)]

Description: Photograph of Gilbert Dove shaving in front of a mirror before his wedding to Hazel Petrey. Printed on the matte is text that reads, "Gilbert shaves before the wedding". 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. Additionall… more
Date: June 15, 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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