Special Collections Finding Aids
Publication Date
9-19-2021
Abstract
The collection is predominantly composed of postcards of Memphis, Tennessee, covering most of the twentieth century. The postcards document the city and its relationship to the Mississippi River, its streets, buildings and parks. There are some cards from beyond Memphis and a group of cards used for correspondence and advertising, as well as some with photographic portraits and scenes.
Source Collection
Special Collections Department, University of Memphis Libraries
Keywords
Memphis (Tenn.)--photographs.; Postcards--20th century.; Postcards--Tennessee--Memphis.
Recommended Citation
"MSS0466. Grover Edward McCarver memorial collection finding aid" (2021). Special Collections Finding Aids. 118.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-findingaids/118
Date
2015 April
Rights Statement
Archival Statement
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