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  Blueprints, Fargason house, Memphis, Tennessee, circa 1905

  These blueprints were created for the Fargason house on Lamar Boulevard in Memphis, Tennessee; owned by J. T. Fargason, Jr. and Annie Brinkley Snowden Fargason, daughter of Col. R. B. Snowden. These furniture designs for the dining room, billiard room, main hall, and library were created by Bayard S. Cairns, architect and nephew of Col. R. B. Snowden, circa 1905.

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  Design plans, Fargason house, Memphis, Tennessee, circa 1905

  Document, "Specifications of the labor and materials to be furnished in the Plumbing and Gasfitting of a Brick and Stone House for Mrs. J. T. Fargason by Col. R. B. Snowden: - Lamar Boulevard: - Memphis, Tenn. In accordance with the accompanying Drawings and under the supervision and subject to the approval of Bayard S. Cairns, Architect:- Scimitar Building: - Memphis, Tenn.", circa 1905.

  Mrs. J. T. Fargason was one of Col. R. B. Snowden's daughters and Bayard S. Cairns was a nephew of Col. R. B. Snowden.

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  Design plans, Fargason house, Memphis, Tennessee, circa 1905

  Document, "Specifications for Electrical Wiring for Residence for John T. Fargason Jr. Lamar Boulevard, Memphis Tenn Bayard S. Cairns Architect: - Memphis, Tenn.", circa 1905.

  John T. Fargason Jr. was a son-in-law of Col. R. B. Snowden and Bayard S. Cairns was a nephew of Col. R. B. Snowden.

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  Hymn, sung at Col. R. B. Snowden's funeral, 1909

  Hymn, "Ancient Hymn to a Dying Christian". This was sung at Col. R. B. Snowden's funeral in 1909. Snowden died on October 6, 1909, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He was reported to be one of the wealthiest men in Tennessee upon his death.

  "This is the Hymn that was sung so beautifully at Bogardus' funeral".

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  Photo album, Annie Snowden Fargason Ward and Frank Watson Ward II, 1920s-1930s

  A photo album belonging Annie Snowden Fargason Ward and Frank Watson Ward II, 1920s-1930s. This album features trips to Palm Beach, California; Weekapaugh, Rhode Island; and Salem, Massachusettes; as well as family pictures.

  Annie Snowden Fargason Ward was the daughter of Annie Brinkley Snowden Fargason and granddaughter of Annie Overton Brinkley Snowden.

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  Poem, "Her Portrait", Annie Overton Brinkley Snowden, circa 1931

  Poem, "Her Portrait" in tribute to Annie Overton Brinkley Snowden, wife of Robert Bogardus Snowden, who died in 1923. It was written by one of her daughters, Mary O. Snowden Treadwell, and illustrated by Louise Kornik, circa 1931.

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  Report on the Estate of Col. R. B. Snowden, circa 1910

  Report by R. H. Allen on the Estate of Col. R. B. Snowden taken from the beginning of the books to December 31, 1910. Snowden died on October 6, 1909, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He was reported to be one of the wealthiest men in Tennessee upon his death.

  Supplementary materials to this report are "Trial Balance, May 31st, 1910. Estate of R. B. Snowden" and "Copy Cash Book. Estate of R. B. Snowden. Oct. 12th, 1908 to June 1st, 1910".

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  Scrapbook, Annie Snowden Fargason, 1893-1916

  This scrapbook is from Annie’s trip to Chicago for the Chicago Columbian Expo in 1893. In addition, there are a few items dated from 1895, 1896, and 1916. It is comprised of advertisements, programs, pamphlets, brochures, and correspondence.

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  Scrapbook, Annie Snowden Fargason, 1894-1921

  This scrapbook dates from 1894-1921 and centers around Annie’s social activities in Memphis, as well as trips to New York City, Toronto, and Europe. It consists of documents such as newspaper clippings, theatre and school programs, correspondence, telegraphs, advertisements, publications, and photographs. There are also memorabilia objects like ribbons, notes, tickets, dance cards, party favors, paper dolls, and wedding invitations.