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Tri-State Fair, Memphis, Patriotic Day Out Door Chorus program, 1917

Program for "Out Door Chorus, Patriotic Day", at the Tri-State Fair in Memphis, Tennessee, on September 23, 1917. The program contains the lyrics of nine patriotic songs and it proclaimed that there would be 3000 voices under the direction of Professor William Saxby assisted by Thaviu's Famous Band. This was the first Tri-State Fair held since the United States entered World War I in April 1917.
Union Female College, Mississippi, elocution program

Program for a recital by the pupils of the Elocution Department of Union Female College, Oxford, Mississippi, on May 5 (unknown year). The program notes the recital was complimentary to the state Sunday School convention being held in the city. Founded as the Oxford Female Academy in 1838, the school became the Union Female College in 1854 after it was affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. An outbreak of yellow fever closed the school in 1898 and President A.S. Maddox moved to Little Rock, Arkansas, to open the Maddox Seminary there. There is a suggestion the College was moved to West Point and changed its name to Southern Female College. A fire in August 1911 led to the Union campus' final closure.
University of Louisville Medical and Law Departments Announcement, 1879-1880

Forty-third annual announcement of the Medical Department, and the thirty-fourth of the Law Department, of the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky, for the 1879-1880 session.
University of Louisville Medical Department announcement, 1877-1878

Forty-first annual announcement of the Medical Department of the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky, for the 1877-1878 session.
University of Nashville Law, Literary and Medical Departments announcement, 1854-1855

Announcement for the session of 1854-1855 of the University of Nashville Law, Literary and Medical Departments, Nashville, Tennessee. The university was founded as Davidson Academy in 1785 and became Cumberland College in 1806. In 1826 the college became the University of Nashville. From 1874 to 1895 the medical department united with the Medical Department of Vanderbilt University, and from 1909 to 1911 it joined with the Medical Department of the University of Tennessee. In 1911, it merged with Medical Department of the University of Tennessee to form the University of Tennessee College of Medicine.
University of Nashville Medical Department announcement, 1858-1859

Catalogue for the session of 1857-1858 and announcement for the session of 1858-1859 of the University of Nashville Medical Department, Nashville, Tennessee. The publication also refers to the Tennessee State Hospital, School for Practical Chemistry, and the Military College. The university was founded as Davidson Academy in 1785 and became Cumberland College in 1806. In 1826 the college became the University of Nashville. From 1874 to 1895 the medical department united with the Medical Department of Vanderbilt University, and from 1909 to 1911 it joined with the Medical Department of the University of Tennessee. In 1911, it merged with Medical Department of the University of Tennessee to form the University of Tennessee College of Medicine.
University of Nashville Medical Department announcements, 1851-1853

The First, Second and Third Annual Announcements of the Medical Department of the University of Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, for 1851 to 1853. The university was founded as Davidson Academy in 1785 and became Cumberland College in 1806. In 1826 the college became the University of Nashville. From 1874 to 1895 the medical department united with the Medical Department of Vanderbilt University, and from 1909 to 1911 it joined with the Medical Department of the University of Tennessee. In 1911, it merged with Medical Department of the University of Tennessee to form the University of Tennessee College of Medicine.
"Victoria Regina" program, Auditorium, Memphis, 1938

Program for performances of "Victoria Regina" starring Helen Hayes at the Auditorium in Memphis, Tennessee, on March 28-29, 1938. Hayes first performed the play on Broadway, New York City, in 1935.
Ward's Patent Improved Rail Fence flier, Mississippi, circa 1875

Advertising flier for Ward's Patent Improved Rail Fence, circa 1875, invented by Robert F. Ward of Senatobia, Mississippi.
Washington Gazette, Carriers' Address, 1876

"Carriers’ Annual Address to the Patrons of the Washington Gazette on Saturday, January 1st, 1876." The "Washington Gazette" newspaper, Washington, D.C., was published by George Washington Alexander (1829-1895), formerly commandant of the Confederate military prison Castle Thunder in Richmond, Virginia, from 1862 to 1864.
Westside High School, Memphis, Class of 1968 reunion, 1978

Booklet with information on the participants at the Westside High School, Memphis, Tennessee, Class of 1968 reunion at the Downtown Sheraton Hotel, June 17, 1978.
What You Should Know About Raleigh, Memphis, 1963

12-page booklet titled "What You Should Know About Raleigh" compiled by Bob Crain of the Kiwanis in March 1963. It provides a short history of the Memphis, Tennessee, suburb and former Shelby County seat, some photographs and lists businesses.
Wm. Reinerth & Co. hat catalog, New Orleans, circa 1900

A 32-page catalog of Wm. Reinerth & Co., a retailer of hats, caps and straw goods, located on Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1900. The front cover is missing.
Your American Home Service Manual, Lowenstein's, Memphis, 1943

A 32-page booklet titled "Your American Home Service Manual" published by Lowenstein's department store in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1943. It contains advice on how to manage a household economically and efficiently despite the challenges of World War II. Elias Lowenstein emigrated to Memphis in 1854 and the firm he headed, B. Lowenstein and Bros. department store, was prominent in Memphis for 125 years. Their first store was at 26 Main but in 1924 Lowenstein's moved to a large building on the site of the old Peabody Hotel at 27 South Main. In 1956 Lowenstein's purchased Bry's at 99 North Main and in 1962-1964 they demolished the Bry's building and built Lowenstein's Tower. Lowenstein's closed and was liquidated in 1981.