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Dixie Digest, Memphis, 3:12, 1948

Vol. 3, No. 12 of the Dixie Greyhound Lines company newsletter "Dixie Digest" published in Memphis, Tennessee, in May 1948. The Dixie Greyhound Lines began in 1925 as the Smith Motor Coach Company in Memphis which ran buses in Tennessee with routes into Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Alabama and Mississippi. In 1931, The Greyhound Corporation bought a majority share in the company and renamed it Dixie Greyhound Lines (DGL), completing the buyout in 1949. DGL continued to operate under this name until 1954 when it was merged with two other Greyhound subsidiaries to become the Southeastern Greyhound Lines.
Dixie Digest, Memphis, 6:08, 1951

Vol. 6, No. 8 of the Dixie Greyhound Lines company newsletter "Dixie Digest" published in Memphis, Tennessee, in January 1951. The Dixie Greyhound Lines began in 1925 as the Smith Motor Coach Company in Memphis which ran buses in Tennessee with routes into Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Alabama and Mississippi. In 1931, The Greyhound Corporation bought a majority share in the company and renamed it Dixie Greyhound Lines (DGL), completing the buyout in 1949. DGL continued to operate under this name until 1954 when it was merged with two other Greyhound subsidiaries to become the Southeastern Greyhound Lines.
Dixie Digest, Memphis, 6:11, 1951

Vol. 6, No. 11 of the Dixie Greyhound Lines company newsletter "Dixie Digest" published in Memphis, Tennessee, in April 1951. The Dixie Greyhound Lines began in 1925 as the Smith Motor Coach Company in Memphis which ran buses in Tennessee with routes into Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Alabama and Mississippi. In 1931, The Greyhound Corporation bought a majority share in the company and renamed it Dixie Greyhound Lines (DGL), completing the buyout in 1949. DGL continued to operate under this name until 1954 when it was merged with two other Greyhound subsidiaries to become the Southeastern Greyhound Lines.
Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, circa 1950

Pamphlet published by the Memphis Chamber of Commerce, circa 1950, titled "Downtown Memphis, Tennessee". It includes a map of the city with useful buildings for visitors marked on it.
Elaine massacre broadsheet, Arkansas, 1919

A broadside addressed "To the Negroes of Phillips County" by Sheriff F.F. Kitchens and a committee of eleven, dated October 7, 1919, informing African Americans that the trouble at Hoop Spur and Elaine, Arkansas, had been settled and that soldiers would not remain in the area very long. Kitchens stated that no innocent African American had been arrested and thus all others should not be concerned and continue to work. It concludes with the advice: "Stop Talking! Stay at home-Go to work-Don't worry!". The broadside followed one of the deadliest racial incidents in United States history. A large group of African American sharecroppers had met with officials of the Progressive Farmers and Household Union in a church in Hoop Spur on September 30 to discuss how to get more money for their crops from the white landowners. Shooting erupted between armed guards placed by the union around the building and a group of white men resulting in the death of one of the white men and the wounding of a deputy sheriff. This resulted in white vigilantes roaming the county and a call to the governor for soldiers to be sent from Camp Pike to maintain order because of the fear of a black insurrection. While 122 African Americans were arrested and 12 sentenced to be executed, with the others receiving up to 20 years imprisonment, many more were killed or tortured by local whites and soldiers in what was later called the Elaine massacre. By 1925, all of the imprisoned were released although they were not acquitted.
Elizabeth Messick High School, Memphis, Bulletin, 2:1, 1909

Vol. 2, No. 1 of "The Elizabeth Messick High School Bulletin" published by the school's students in November 1909.

Messick High School on Amboy Road in Buntyn, Memphis, Tennessee, opened in 1908 and operated from 1909 to 1981. It was named after Elizabeth Messick (1876-1951) who was superintendent of Shelby County Schools from 1904 to 1908 and was responsible for having the school built. The main building was demolished in 1982.
Elizabeth Messick High School, Memphis, Bulletin, 2:2, 1909

Vol. 2, No. 2 of "The Elizabeth Messick High School Bulletin" published by the school's students in December 1909.

Messick High School on Amboy Road in Buntyn, Memphis, Tennessee, opened in 1908 and operated from 1909 to 1981. It was named after Elizabeth Messick (1876-1951) who was superintendent of Shelby County Schools from 1904 to 1908 and was responsible for having the school built. The main building was demolished in 1982.
Fitzgerald-Clarke School, Trenton, Tennessee, The Student, 1908

The December 1908 edition of "The Student" published by the students of Fitzgerald-Clarke School in Trenton, Tennessee.
Fitzgerald-Clarke School, Trenton, Tennessee, The Student, 1909

The February 1909 edition of "The Student" published by the students of Fitzgerald-Clarke School in Trenton, Tennessee.
Garrett Military Academy catalog, Nashville, 1894

Catalogue of the Garrett Military Academy in Nashville, Tennessee, for 1894-1895. According to former student Edwin Litton Hickman, the school was originally known as Brennan’s Military Academy but, on the death of Mr. Brennan, it was taken over by Dr. W.R. Garrett, one of the instructors. Brennan's Academy was first located on the third floor of the I.O.O.F. building on the corner of Sixth Avenue (High Street) and Church Street, and then moved to a building on the corner of 8th Avenue and Broad Street. The school was eventually moved further out to a large house near the city reservoir on the Spruce Street streetcar line. Source: https://nashvillehistory.blogspot.com/2011/12/memoirs-of-litton-hickman.html
George Washington Bicentennial Celebration program, Memphis, 1932

Program for the George Washington Bicentennial Celebration at Ellis Auditorium, Memphis, Tennessee, on February 22, 1932. The evening, presented by the Memphis Washington Bicentennial Commission chaired by Mayor Watkins Overton, included speeches and musical performances.
Goldsmith's shoe brochure, Memphis

A shoe brochure published by Goldsmith's department store in Memphis, Tennessee, in the early twentieth century. Goldsmith's was founded in 1870 and became one of the largest department stores in the city. It was headquartered at 125 Main Street but also expanded into the suburbs in the 1960s. In 2005 it became part of the Macy's brand.
Gorine Beauty College pamphlet, Memphis, circa 1920

A promotional pamphlet for the Gorine Beauty College at 432 Beale Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee. The school was headed by Madame G.S. Morgan Young who had begun her school of beauty culture in Greenwood, Mississippi, in 1911 and then moved to Memphis in 1919. A five month course cost $75.00 and the school would also arrange accommodation for students costing $15.00. All students were required to attend church at least twice a month.
Grand International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers convention program, Memphis, 1906

Program of the seventh biennial convention of the Grand International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Memphis, Tennessee, on May 9, 1906. Founded on May 8, 1863, in Marshall, Michigan, as the Brotherhood of the Footboard, it was the first permanent trade organization for railroad workers in the United States. A year later, it was renamed the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The union became the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen in 2004 when it became a division of the Rail Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Grand International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers delegate list, 1906

List of grand officers and delegates of the Grand International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers attending the seventh biennial session in Memphis, Tennessee, on May 9, 1906. Founded on May 8, 1863, in Marshall, Michigan, as the Brotherhood of the Footboard, it was the first permanent trade organization for railroad workers in the United States. A year later, it was renamed the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The union became the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen in 2004 when it became a division of the Rail Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Greene Line Steamers brochure, 1950

A brochure published by Greene Line Steamers of Cincinnati, Ohio, promoting cruises on the Mississippi, Ohio and Tennessee Rivers by the "S.S. Delta Queen" in 1950. The company was founded by Gordon and Mary Greene in 1890 and by the 1940s operated 26 boats. The "Delta Queen" was acquired in 1946 from California and began operating cruises in 1948. However, financial problems led the company to sell all its boats except the "Delta Queen" during the 1950s and in 1958 the company was taken over by outside investors. It ceased to operate the boat under the Greene Line name in 1973.
Hamilton High School, Memphis, commencement announcement, 1950

Commencement announcement for Hamilton High School, Memphis, Tennessee, to be held at Metropolitan Baptist Church on June 1st, 1950. A list of the graduating students is included. Hamilton High School, located at 1363 E. Person Avenue, began as a junior high school in 1941 and became a high school in 1943. It was named for prominent African American educator Green Polonius Hamilton (1867-1932), a former principal of Kortrecht High School.
Hamilton High School, Memphis, commencement program, 1950

Program of commencement events for Hamilton High School, Memphis, Tennessee, in 1950. These include Graduating Vesper Services on May 28 on campus, the Senior Class Play at Manassas High School's Cora P. Taylor Auditorium on May 18, and the Graduating Exercises at Metropolitan Baptist Church on June 1. Hamilton High School, located at 1363 E. Person Avenue, began as a junior high school in 1941 and became a high school in 1943. It was named for prominent African American educator Green Polonius Hamilton (1867-1932), a former principal of Kortrecht High School.
Henderson School of Business commencement program, Memphis, 1920

Fourth annual commencement program for the Henderson Business College in Memphis, Tennessee, held at the Avery Chapel Auditorium on June 29, 1920. The program contains the card of Naomi Rowena Wynslow, one of the graduates.

George W. Henderson (1888-1944) was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and after graduating from high school he obtained qualifications from Cuyahoga Teachers College, Roger Williams University, Dyer's College of Commercial Law and Spencer's School of Commerce. Having shown an aptitude for business administration, Henderson founded a business school in Knoxville in 1912 and later opened a branch in Memphis, ostensibly at the invitation of W.C. Handy and M.W. Thornton, the "Mayor of Beale Street." The school opened at 528 St. Paul Avenue and then moved to a larger facility at 590 St. Paul. In 1939, the Memphis Housing Authority bought the property forcing him to move to 530 Linden Avenue. The school continued to operate after Henderson's death.
High School Bulletin, Memphis, Tennessee, 1907

Vol. 3, No. 3 of "The High School Bulletin" a monthly magazine published by the students of Memphis High School in Memphis, Tennessee, in December 1907. A Memphis High School had existed since the latter 1870s but when a new building was constructed on the corner of Poplar and Yates in 1898, it became known as the Memphis High School. The school occupied the building until 1911 when Memphis Vocational High School took it over. Central High School became the other public high school in Memphis that year.
High School Bulletin, Memphis, Tennessee, 1908

Vol. 3, No. 4 of "The High School Bulletin" a monthly magazine published by the students of Memphis High School in Memphis, Tennessee, in January 1908. A Memphis High School had existed since the latter 1870s but when a new building was constructed on the corner of Poplar and Yates in 1898, it became known as the Memphis High School. The school occupied the building until 1911 when Memphis Vocational High School took it over. Central High School became the other public high school in Memphis that year.
Homeseeker & Investor, Chicago, 1901

Vol. 1, No. 1 of "The Homeseeker and Investor" published by The Homeseeker and Investor Publishing Company of Chicago, Illinois in March 1901. The publication was "Devoted to the Interests of Colonization, Immigration, Irrigation and Investments" and promoted possibilities for investing in land and minerals in the United States and beyond. Included is a letter from the company to R.B. Chaffin & Company, Richmond, Virginia, dated March 28, 1901, urging it to promote subscription to the new magazine in exchange for free advertising.
Hotel Peabody, Memphis, Beaux Arts Ball program, 1939

Program for the Beaux Arts Ball held at the Hotel Peabody, Memphis, Tennessee, on November 3, 1939. The ball included the presentation of 10 debutantes.
Hotel Peabody, Memphis, booklet, 1930s

Booklet published by the Hotel Peabody, Memphis, Tennessee, describing its facilities and the attractions of Memphis, 1930s.
Hotel Peabody, Memphis, Caribbean cruise brochure, 1927

Brochure from the Peabody Railway, Steamship and Tourist Agency in the Hotel Peabody, Memphis, Tennessee, promoting a Caribbean cruise on the Steamer "Cartago" to Havana, Cuba, and Panama including the Panama Canal. The cruise left New Orleans on March 19 and returned there on April 4, 1927. The "Cartago" was one of a fleet of ships known as the "Great White Fleet" because the ships were painted white and were operated by the United Fruit Company to transport bananas and passengers. Each ship carried an average of 35,000 bunches of bananas and 50-100 passengers. United Fruit claimed their ships were built especially for luxurious tropical travel.