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Elma Duvall diary and letters, 1918

Transcription of a diary kept by 13 year-old Elma Duvall, from Belleville, Illinois, while she was in Memphis visiting her doctor uncle, Claude Duvall, in the summer of 1918. Also 11 letters received by Elma during her visit. The diary and letters were transcribed by Elma’s son, James Duvall Trabue, in 1992. Elma Florence Duvall was born on January 4, 1905 in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois to Robert Elmore Duvall (1879-1962) and Luetta Viola Duvall (1876-1943). Elma had three sisters, Anna, Mabel and Lillian. She married James Edward Trabue (1901-1976) in 1932 and had one son, James. Elma died in Belleville on November 16, 1988.
Horn Lake School, Mississippi, program, 1917

Program of a concert at Horn Lake School, Mississippi, on May 31, 1917. While most of the performers were pupils from the school, presumably, Ruth Stephenson (1901-1981) performed a duet with Frederick Edmonson. From Ruth L. Stephenson scrapbook.
Humes High School Glee Club program, Memphis, 1930

Program for a performance of "Up in the Air" by the Humes Glee Club and Orchestra at the Humes High School Auditorium, Memphis, Tennessee, on March 18, 1930.
Humes High School, Humes Herald, Memphis, June 1929

"The Humes Herald" published by the students of Humes High School in Memphis, Tennessee, in June 1929. L.C. Humes High School, at 659 N. Manassas Street, was open as a high school from the 1920s through 1967.
Humes High School, Humes High Herald, Memphis, October 2, 1934

Vol. 10, No. 2 of the "Humes High Herald", the student newspaper of Humes High School in Memphis, Tennessee, published on October 2, 1934. L.C. Humes High School, at 659 N. Manassas Street, was open as a high school from the 1920s through 1967.
Humes High School, Humes Tiger, Memphis, February 1929

"The Humes Tiger" published by the students of Humes High School in Memphis, Tennessee, in February 1929. This copy belonged to E. Warren Maddox as a junior student. L.C. Humes High School, at 659 N. Manassas Street, was open as a high school from the 1920s through 1967.
Humes High School, Humes Tiger, Memphis, June 1930

"The Humes Tiger" published by the students of Humes High School in Memphis, Tennessee, in June 1930. This copy belonged to E. Warren Maddox who pasted in clippings and other items concerning his graduation, some of which have been removed. L.C. Humes High School, at 659 N. Manassas Street, was open as a high school from the 1920s through 1967.
Humes High School, Memphis, commencement invitation, 1930

Invitation to the Commencement Exercises of Humes High School, Memphis, Tennessee, to be held in the school auditorium at 8pm on June 6, 1930. A list of class officers and students is included.
Humes High School, Memphis, commencement program, 1930

Program of the Commencement Exercises of Humes High School, Memphis, Tennessee, held on June 6, 1930.
Humes High School, Memphis, senior class play program, 1930

Program for a performance of the play "Milestones" by the senior class of Humes High School, Memphis, Tennessee, at the school auditorium on May 30, 1930.
Joseph Cortese violin school, Memphis, card, 1917

A card advertising the opening of Joseph Cortese's Virtuoso School of Violin in the Woman's Building, Memphis, Tennessee, on September 4, 1917. Cortese and his brothers were well-known musicians in the city. Ruth Stephenson (1901-1981) noted in her scrapbook that Joseph Cortese was her second violin teacher. From Ruth L. Stephenson scrapbook.
Levi High School, Memphis, graduation program, 1914

Program of the graduation exercises of Levi High School, Memphis, Tennessee, on May 25, 1914. Ruth Stephenson (1901-1981) was in eighth grade that year. From the Ruth L. Stephenson scrapbook.
Levi School, Memphis, play program, 1917

Program of the play "The Dear Boy Graduates" performed by the pupils of Levi School, Memphis, Tennessee, on May 4, 1917. Ruth Stephenson's sister Grace was one of the performers. From Ruth L. Stephenson scrapbook.
Levi School, Memphis, program, 1920

Program of a performance by the eighth-grade pupils of Levi School, Memphis, Tennessee, on May 14, 1920. From Ruth L. Stephenson scrapbook.
Lurry estate sale notice, Memphis, 1860

Broadside headed “Clerk’s Sale of a Valuable Tract of Land in Shelby County” and dated February 12, 1860. It advertises the sale of 72.43 acres of land on LaGrange Road, Shelby County, Tennessee, by the County Court on February 28, 1860. The broadside was issued by County Court Clerk John P. Trezevant to settle debts as a result of the case A.W. Lurry, et al, vs. Thomas Lurry, et al, the heirs of Wilson Lurry. The elder Lurry was born circa 1788 in Camden County, North Carolina, to Thomas and Mary Lurry. He married Letisha Pritchard (circa 1795-1844) and they had eight children: Mary (Sallie), Elizabeth, Lucy L., Harriet, Sarah, Thomas W., Olive Green, and Abner W. In the 1830s, the family moved to Shelby County and bought land in the 9th Civil District, the area of Bethany and Fisherville. Wilson Lurry died on December 18, 1854.
Melrose and Booker T. Washington Stadiums football schedule, Memphis, 1948

Football schedule for high school games at Melrose Stadium and Booker T. Washington Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee, for 1948.
Memphis high schools ROTC competitive drill program, 1930

Program of the Competitive Drill of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps of four public high schools in Memphis, Tennessee, held at the Fair Grounds on May 9, 1930. The schools included Central High School, Memphis Technical High School, South Side High School and L.C. Humes High School.
Memphis, Tennessee, promotional booklet, 1892

Promotional booklet about Memphis, Tennessee, published by S.C. Toof and Company, dated May 12, 1892, to commemorate the opening of the new bridge across the Mississippi River, the only one south of St. Louis at the time.
Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, brochure, 1964

A 6-page foldout brochure published for the dedication of the Mid-South Coliseum at the Mid-South Fairgrounds in Memphis, Tennessee, on December 19-20, 1964.
Mid-South Fair, Memphis, pamphlet, 1961

Pamphlet promoting the attractions of the Mid-South Fair and Exposition held at the Fairgrounds in Memphis, Tennessee, on September 22-30, 1961.
Mid-South Fair, Memphis, program, 1969

Program of the Mid-South Fair, Memphis, Tennessee, held September 19-27, 1969.
Moore's Pharmacy, Memphis, 1923 calendar

Calendar published by Moore's Pharmacy at 942 South Cooper in Memphis, Tennessee, for the year 1923.
Nineteenth Century Club music program, Memphis, 1917

Program of the Nineteenth Century Club Music Department's choral class performance in Memphis, Tennessee (possibly at their building at 174 N. Third Street), on December 20, 1917. From Ruth L. Stephenson scrapbook.
Nineteenth Century Club music program, Memphis, 1918

Program for a performance--Patriotic Tableaux and Songs--by the Nineteenth Century Club Music Department, Memphis, Tennessee (possibly at their building at 174 N. Third Street), on February 21, 1918. From Ruth L. Stephenson scrapbook.
Perel and Lowenstein advertising card, Memphis, circa 1920

Advertising card for Perel and Lowenstein’s jewelry store, at 144 South Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee, containing a packet of sewing needles, circa 1920. The store was owned by William Philip Lowenstein (1880-1955) and Joseph Perel (1887-1953).