Shelby County, Tennessee

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1943 Negro Year Book and Directory

The 192-page publication titled "1943 Negro Year Book and Directory" was published by the Negro Chamber of Commerce in Memphis, Tennessee. Edited by T.J. Johnson, this second edition of the directory listed African American businesses and featured advertisements of African American stores, professionals and churches, often with photographs of the proprietors and their places of business in the city and Shelby County.
50 Years with the Chicks, 1901-1950, 1951

A 34-page booklet tracing the history of the Memphis Chicks (originally Chickasaws) baseball team from 1901 to 1951. Edited by John Rodgers and Henry C. Reynolds.
A Comprehensive City Plan, Memphis, Tennessee, 1924

"A Comprehensive City Plan, Memphis, Tennessee" published in 1924 by the City Plan Commission offered a vision of the development of Memphis, Tennessee. The illustrated volume was written by City Plan Engineer Harland Bartholomew and his assistants.
A Divided House, Memphis, 1923

A 12-page pamphlet titled "A Divided House: A Statement put forth by the World's Christian Fundamentals Association in its Seventh Annual Convention at Memphis, Tenn., May 3 to 10, 1923." The pamphlet has the following names listed on the last page: W.B. Riley, J. Frank Norris, William Jennings Bryan, Albert Sidney Johnson, L.W. Munhall, Wm. L. Pettingill, Leander S. Keyser, T.T. Shields, P.W. Philpott, Stewart P. MacLennan, Charles A. Blanchard.
Annual Dance Exhibition of Miss Hutchisons' School and Elizabeth Boyers' School of Dancing, Memphis, 1931

Program of the Annual Dance Exhibition presented by the dancing classes of Miss Hutchisons' School and the Elizabeth Boyers' School of Dancing of Memphis, Tennessee. The exhibition was performed at the Ellis Auditorium on April 24, 1931.
Armstrong Collection: Dr. William James Armstrong and Louisa "Lula" C, Hanna Armstrong

A compilation of letters, photographs and other information on Dr. William James Armstrong (1839-1878) and Louisa "Lula" C, Hanna Armstrong (1847-1924) by William James Armstrong III and Brenda B. Watson, 2005. Dr. Armstrong worked in Memphis Tennessee, during the 1878 Yellow Fever Epidemic.
Art Work of Memphis, Tennessee, 1912

"Art Work of Memphis, Tennessee, published in Nine Parts, The Gravure Illustration Company, 1912." Contains photographs of residences in Memphis, as well as public buildings and parks. The parts are in the page order as published. The collated text that was scattered through the parts is also available separately.
A Study and Report of the Memphis Airport, 1928

39-page publication titled "A Study and Report of the Memphis Airport by the Engineering Committee of the Memphis Chamber of Commerce Aviation Division", 1928. The report submitted to the Memphis Airport Commission examined the possibility of building an airport on Mud Island.
Beale Street Music Festival poster, 1977

Poster of the first Beale Street Music Festival held May 14-15, 1977, as part of the Memphis in May International Festival.
Beale Street USA: Where the Blues Began, circa 1970

From the cover of the 12-page booklet published circa 1970: "A brief historical sketch of the fabled street by Memphis Housing Authority in its investigation of the area as a possible urban renewal project."
Benefits and Opportunities for Colored Citizens of Memphis, Civic Progress 1940-1944

A 39-page booklet published by the City of Memphis in 1945 to highlight the facilities available to African Americans in the city and what Memphis was doing for its Black citizens. It was a companion volume to a booklet aimed at the White citizens titled "City of Memphis Civic Progress 1940-44".
Black Heritage: Memphis & The Mid-South, 1981

A 28-page publication by the Memphis, Tennessee, newspaper "The Commercial Appeal" titled "Black Heritage: Memphis & The Mid-South" as part of the Newspaper in the Classroom Program in 1981.
Bolton College, Third Annual Catalogue, 1890-91

Third Annual Catalogue of Bolton College north of Brunswick, Tennessee, for 1890-1891. Bolton College was founded on the former Hoboken Plantation of Wade H. Bolton and operated as an agricultural college and teacher's preparatory school from 1887 to 1911. In his will, Bolton provided both the land and funding and it is only privately subsidized public school in Tennessee since it became part of the Shelby County School system. By 1925 it had become Bolton High School.
Bradley & Peters, Memphis, real estate catalogue, 1860

A 12-page real estate catalogue from the Memphis Land Office of Leland J. Bradley and Thomas Peters, located in Court Square, Memphis, Tennessee, listing lands for sale in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee in August 1860. Includes 188 plantations and properties, many sold with slaves, the largest being 2,500 acres in Washington County, Mississippi, with 130 slaves and valued at $250,000.
Bridging the Racial Chasms, circa 1937

A pamphlet produced by Thomas Oscar Fuller promoting his 1937 book "Bridging the Racial Chasms: A Brief Survey of Inter-Racial Attitudes and Relations", containing comments and opinions of book dealers, editors, and others on the book.
Celebrating 100 Years of the Tiger, Saluting Manassas High School, 1999

Special edition of "The Mid-South Tribune" newspaper, Memphis, Tennessee, titled "Celebrating 100 years of the Tiger: Saluting Manassas High School (1899-1999), August 5-8, 1999.
Central High School Bulletin, Memphis, February 1915

"Central High School Bulletin" published by the students of Central High School in Memphis, Tennessee, in February 1915. Established as the successor to Memphis High School, the school opened in its current location on Bellevue Boulevard (formerly Raleigh Avenue) in 1911.
Central High School Bulletin, Memphis, January 1915

"Central High School Bulletin" published by the students of Central High School in Memphis, Tennessee, in January 1915. Established as the successor to Memphis High School, the school opened in its current location on Bellevue Boulevard (formerly Raleigh Avenue) in 1911.
Central High School, Central Hi Wahoo, Memphis, January 1941

The "Central Hi Wahoo", a spoof edition of the "Central High Warrior", published by the students of Central High School in Memphis, Tennessee, in January 1941. Established as the successor to Memphis High School, the school opened in its current location on Bellevue Boulevard (formerly Raleigh Avenue) in 1911.
Central High School Hi-Standard, Memphis, 1:3, 1921

"Hi-Standard", Vol 1, No, 3, for February 1921, published by the students of Central High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Established as the successor to Memphis High School, the school opened in its current location on Bellevue Boulevard (formerly Raleigh Avenue) in 1911.
Central High School Hi-Standard, Memphis, 2:01, 1922

"Hi-Standard", Vol 2, No, 1, for November 1, 1922, published by the students of Central High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Established as the successor to Memphis High School, the school opened in its current location on Bellevue Boulevard (formerly Raleigh Avenue) in 1911.
Central High School Hi-Standard, Memphis, 2:02, 1922

"Hi-Standard", Vol 2, No, 2, for November 24, 1922, published by the students of Central High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Established as the successor to Memphis High School, the school opened in its current location on Bellevue Boulevard (formerly Raleigh Avenue) in 1911.
Central High School Hi-Standard, Memphis, 2:10, 1923

"Hi-Standard", Vol 2, No, 10, for June 1, 1923 published by the students of Central High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Established as the successor to Memphis High School, the school opened in its current location on Bellevue Boulevard (formerly Raleigh Avenue) in 1911.
Central High School Hi-Standard, Memphis, 3:3, 1924

"Hi-Standard", Vol 3, No, 3, for February 21, 1924 published by the students of Central High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Established as the successor to Memphis High School, the school opened in its current location on Bellevue Boulevard (formerly Raleigh Avenue) in 1911.
Central High School Hi-Standard, Memphis, 4:7, 1925

"Hi-Standard", Vol 4, No, 7, for April 1925 published by the students of Central High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Established as the successor to Memphis High School, the school opened in its current location on Bellevue Boulevard (formerly Raleigh Avenue) in 1911.