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[Alone at Last]

Description: Photograph taken during a "stir off" of two couples embracing next to a stack of sorghum stalks arrange din an upright bundle to the right. It was taken during a
Date: [1940..1946]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Arriving at the Stir-off]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark in the summer of 2014 Friends and neighbors come from miles around to participate in the Molasses Making Stir-off. Overall Background: These Molasses Making Stir-off photos were shot by Joe Clark HBSS in the early to mid-1940s. Either on the farm of Fred Whitaker about four miles southwest of Cumberland Gap, or in Cumberland Gap on the farm of Baptist preacher the Rev. Hugh Vancel. More information about these images can be found in scrapbooks in the Clark Family Co… more
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Arriving at the Stir-off]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark in the summer of 2014 Friends and neighbors come from miles around to participate in the Molasses Making Stir-off. Overall Background: These Molasses Making Stir-off photos were shot by Joe Clark HBSS in the early to mid-1940s. Either on the farm of Fred Whitaker about four miles southwest of Cumberland Gap, or in Cumberland Gap on the farm of Baptist preacher the Rev. Hugh Vancel. More information about these images can be found in scrapbooks in the Clark Family Co… more
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Away from the Crowd]

Description: Photograph of two couples embracing while playing "kissing games" at a stir-off, standing to the left of tall stalks of sorghum.
Date: 1940~
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Boy Meets Girl]

Description: Photograph of a couple embracing at night in a field, during a "molasses stir-off"; other people are visible behind them.
Date: [1940..1946]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Bringing the Heat]

Description: From harvesting the sorghum, to extracting cane juices, to boiling it down into molasses, this process can take weeks of round the clock cooperation between families, neighbors and friends to accomplish. As you can see in this photo the vats and fire places used are serious and meant to be used 'round the clock and shared by the harvest community. Narrative by Junebug Clark in the summer of 2014: Overall Background: These Molasses Making Stir-off photos were shot by Joe Clark HBSS in the ear… more
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Catching Up on Neighborhood Gossip]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark in the summer of 2014 Stir-off time of year is the social event of the season. Families, neighbors and friends gathered and celebrated with dance, song and games while taking turns tending to the day and night harvest of sorghum and the turning it into molasses. In this photo, two ladies take advantage of a break in the action to catch up in current events and gossip before the long winter season. In the background center you can see the grinding mill, usually drawn… more
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Caught Her]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark in the summer of 2014: Kissing games at Stir-off gatherings are a favorite pastime. Looks like a few girls in the background are jealous and looking for a beau. The kissing game usually started with single boys and girls forming a circle. A girl would run around the circle and tag a boy and he would then chase her around the circle. The idea being that if she beat him back to the spot he vacated - she was safe. If he caught her - a kiss was the prize. It's been said … more
Date: unknown
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Caught Her]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark in the summer of 2014 Kissing games at Stir-off gatherings are a favorite pastime. Looks like a few girls in the background are jealous and looking for a beau. The kissing game usually started with single boys and girls forming a circle. A girl would run around the circle and tag a boy and he would then chase her around the circle. The idea being that if she beat him back to the spot he vacated - she was safe. If he caught her - a kiss was the prize. It's been said i… more
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Couple enjoying sop sticks]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark in the summer of 2014 People watching the molasses syrup as it boils down use short pieces of sorghum cane stalk to make “sop sticks,” which are used to dip into the molasses syrup for a taste. This was the height of the fall social season. Harvesting the sorghum, extracting the juice, boiling it down into molasses could take days and weeks going round the clock to finish. Overall Background: These Molasses Making Stir-off photos were shot by Joe Clark HBSS in the e… more
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Couple Making Sop Sticks]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark in the summer of 2014: People watching the molasses syrup as it boils down use short pieces of sorghum cane stalk to make “sop sticks,” which are used to dip into the molasses syrup for a taste. This was the height of the fall social season. Harvesting the sorghum, extracting the juice, boiling it down into molasses could take days and weeks going round the clock to finish. Overall Background: These Molasses Making Stir-off photos were shot by Joe Clark HBSS in the… more
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Couple Making Sop Sticks]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark in the summer of 2014: People watching the molasses syrup as it boils down use short pieces of sorghum cane stalk to make “sop sticks,” which are used to dip into the molasses syrup for a taste. This was the height of the fall social season. Harvesting the sorghum, extracting the juice, boiling it down into molasses could take days and weeks going round the clock to finish. Overall Background: These Molasses Making Stir-off photos were shot by Joe Clark HBSS in the… more
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Couple Making Sop Sticks]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark in the summer of 2014: People watching the molasses syrup as it boils down use short pieces of sorghum cane stalk to make “sop sticks,” which are used to dip into the molasses syrup for a taste. This was the height of the fall social season. Harvesting the sorghum, extracting the juice, boiling it down into molasses could take days and weeks going round the clock to finish. Overall Background: These Molasses Making Stir-off photos were shot by Joe Clark HBSS in the… more
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Couple Sampling Molasses with Sop Stick]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark in the summer of 2014 People watching the molasses syrup as it boils down use short pieces of sorghum cane stalk to make “sop sticks” used to dip into the molasses syrup for a taste. This was the height of the fall social season. Harvesting the sorghum, extracting the juice, boiling it down into molasses could take days and weeks going round the clock to finish. Overall Background: These Molasses Making Stir-off photos were shot by Joe Clark HBSS in the early to mid… more
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Couple Sampling Molasses with Sop Sticks]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark in the summer of 2014 People watching the molasses syrup as it boils down use short pieces of sorghum cane stalk to make “sop sticks” used to dip into the molasses syrup for a taste. This was the height of the fall social season. Harvesting the sorghum, extracting the juice, boiling it down into molasses could take days and weeks going round the clock to finish. Overall Background: These Molasses Making Stir-off photos were shot by Joe Clark HBSS in the early to mi… more
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Couple Sampling Molasses with Sop Sticks]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark in the summer of 2014 People watching the molasses syrup as it boils down use short pieces of sorghum cane stalk to make “sop sticks” used to dip into the molasses syrup for a taste. This was the height of the fall social season. Harvesting the sorghum, extracting the juice, boiling it down into molasses could take days and weeks going round the clock to finish. Overall Background: These Molasses Making Stir-off photos were shot by Joe Clark HBSS in the early to mid… more
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Couple Sampling Molasses with Sop Sticks]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark in the summer of 2014 People watching the molasses syrup as it boils down use short pieces of sorghum cane stalk to make “sop sticks” used to dip into the molasses syrup for a taste. This was the height of the fall social season. Harvesting the sorghum, extracting the juice, boiling it down into molasses could take days and weeks going round the clock to finish. Overall Background: These Molasses Making Stir-off photos were shot by Joe Clark HBSS in the early to mid… more
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Couple Sampling the molasses with Sop Sticks]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark in the summer of 2014 People watching the molasses syrup as it boils down use short pieces of sorghum cane stalk to make “sop sticks” used to dip into the molasses syrup for a taste. This was the height of the fall social season. Harvesting the sorghum, extracting the juice, boiling it down into molasses could take days and weeks going round the clock to finish. Overall Background: These Molasses Making Stir-off photos were shot by Joe Clark HBSS in the early to mi… more
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Couples Dancing at the Molasses Stir-off]

Description: Photograph of numerous couples dancing at the molasses stir-off, with people watching from the background and a couple kissing in the foreground. This image is mounted to the left of a poem by Joe Clark, titled "Youth." Narrative by Junebug Clark: Additional photos and information can be found in the pdf document "Joe Clark HBSS LIFE Magazine Photos" page 20 and in the November 13, 1950. Life Magazine pages 156-160. Stir-off Time in Tennessee. Fun Starts in Hills as Molasses Boils. Photo by: Jo… more
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Dancing at Molasses Stir-off]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark in the summer of 2014 Dancing at the Molasses Stir-off. Overall Background: These Molasses Making Stir-off photos were shot by Joe Clark HBSS in the early to mid-1940s. Either on the farm of Fred Whitaker about four miles southwest of Cumberland Gap, or in Cumberland Gap on the farm of Baptist preacher the Rev. Hugh Vancel. More information about these images can be found in scrapbooks in the Clark Family Collection at the University of North Texas Special Collectio… more
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Dancing at the Stir-off]

Description: Photograph of numerous people dancing under the night sky at the Tennessee Molasses Stir-off. "Joe Clark, H.B.S.S." is signed in the lower right corner of the image. Narrative by Junebug Clark: Additional photos and information can be found in the pdf document "Joe Clark HBSS LIFE Magazine Photos" page 20. There you will find a copy of November 13, 1950. Life Magazine. pages 156-160. Stir-off Time in Tennessee. Fun Starts in Hills as Molasses Boils. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Cla… more
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Date Night]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark in the summer of 2014 People watching the molasses syrup as it boils down use short pieces of sorghum cane stalk to make “sop sticks,” which are used to dip into the molasses syrup for a taste. This was the height of the fall social season. Harvesting the sorghum, extracting the juice, boiling it down into molasses could take days and weeks going round the clock to finish. Overall Background: These Molasses Making Stir-off photos were shot by Joe Clark HBSS in the e… more
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Date Night]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark in the summer of 2014: People watching the molasses syrup as it boils down use short pieces of sorghum cane stalk to make “sop sticks,” which are used to dip into the molasses syrup for a taste. This was the height of the fall social season. Harvesting the sorghum, extracting the juice, boiling it down into molasses could take days and weeks going round the clock to finish. Overall Background: These Molasses Making Stir-off photos were shot by Joe Clark HBSS in the … more
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Fun Around the Molasses Kettle]

Description: Narrative by Junebug Clark in the summer of 2014: People watching the molasses syrup as it boils down use short pieces of sorghum cane stalk to make “sop sticks” which are used to dip into the molasses syrup for a taste. This was the height of the fall social season. Harvesting the sorghum, extracting the juice, boiling it down into molasses could take days and weeks going 'round the clock to finish. Overall Background: These Molasses Making Stir-off photos were shot by Joe Clark HBSS in the … more
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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