Publications whose subjects are Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee.
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Let's Look at Memphis, 1964
A pamphlet titled "Let's Look at Memphis" published by the Industrial Department of the Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce, Memphis, Tennessee, in 1964. It contains information and statistics on the city.
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Leubrie's Theatre House Bill, 1885
4-page Leubrie's Theatre House Bill from the 1885-1886 season, for October 1885. Notes that Leubrie's Theatre has been remodeled and is under the management of Joseph Brooks and Frank Gray. The next attraction is listed as the Emma Abbott Grand Opera Company performing Charles Gounod's "Faust". Located at 82 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee, Leubrie's Theatre was formerly known as the Memphis Theater until the Leubrie brothers bought it in 1879. They ran it until financial difficulties forced them to sell in 1886.
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Memphis, 1970
Promotional brochure about the history, highlights and attractions of Memphis, Tennessee, published in 1970.
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Memphis, 1978
Brochure published by Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce highlighting the history, population, economy, and infrastructure of Memphis, Tennessee, in 1978.
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Memphis, 1981
A promotional booklet published by the Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce in 1981 extolling the advantages of the city of Memphis, Tennessee.
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Memphis: A Short Historical Sketch, circa 1950
A 14-page booklet titled "Memphis: A Short Historical Sketch with a Summary of Important Dates" published by the Publicity Department of the Memphis Chamber of Commerce, Memphis, Tennessee, circa 1950.
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Memphis Auditorium Dedication program, October 1924
A 15-page booklet contains the program of performances held over four days in October 1924 to celebrate the opening of the Memphis Auditorium in Memphis, Tennessee. The featured artists were the San Carlo Grand Opera Company, the Pavley-Oukrainsky Ballet Russe, and John Phillip Sousa and his band.
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Memphis Automobile Club First Annual Road Contest, 1908
The rules of the first annual road contest held by the Memphis Automobile Club under the auspices of the Memphis Automobile Dealers' Association on Friday, May 22, 1908. The route from downtown Memphis south to State Line Road, then east to Germantown and Collierville, across to Macon and Cordova and then back to downtown Memphis, was expected to take nearly 7 hours with a stop for lunch.; The inscription on the cover reads: "Went in a Welch car driven by William T. B. with Uncle Bill Thompson, Mr and Mrs Emmett Joyner, Miss Marguerite Moon and Mr Fontaine Martin."
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Memphis Carnival, Scribner's Weekly, 1874
Engraved illustration of the Carnival at Memphis, Tennessee, from page 657 of "Scribner's Weekly", Vol. 8. No. 6, dated October 1874. Memphis staged its first Carnival to celebrate Mardi Gras in 1872 and held parades and balls during the season through the 1870s until the yellow fever epidemics at the end of the decade devastated the city and the event slowly ceased to exist.
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Memphis, circa 1915
A souvenir booklet published by E.H. Clarke and Brother of Memphis, Tennessee, containing 13 photographs of the city from around 1915. The views include city buildings, parks, and the West Tennessee State Normal School.
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Memphis City Government, 1982
A 34-page booklet titled "Memphis City Government" published by the City Council of Memphis, Tennessee, in 1982. It explains the city government structure and presents its higher officials.
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Memphis City Government, 1984
A 36-page booklet titled "Memphis City Government" published by the Memphis City Council, Memphis, Tennessee, in 1984 detailing its activities and staff.
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Memphis Commission Government, Vol. 1:01
Memphis Commission Government was a monthly publication produced by the City of Memphis under the new commission government established by E.H. Crump. He gained a state law in 1911 to establish a small commission to manage the city. Memphis retained a form of commission government until 1967. The publication was designed to show Memphians the benefits of the new form of government.
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Memphis Commission Government, Vol. 1:02
"Memphis Commission Government" was a monthly publication produced by the City of Memphis under the new commission government established by E.H. Crump. He gained a state law in 1911 to establish a small commission to manage the city. Memphis retained a form of commission government until 1967. The publication was designed to show Memphians the benefits of the new form of government.
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Memphis Commission Government, Vol. 1:04
"Memphis Commission Government" was a monthly publication produced by the City of Memphis under the new commission government established by E.H. Crump. He gained a state law in 1911 to establish a small commission to manage the city. Memphis retained a form of commission government until 1967. The publication was designed to show Memphians the benefits of the new form of government.
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Memphis Commission Government, Vol. 1:05
"Memphis Commission Government" was a monthly publication produced by the City of Memphis under the new commission government established by E.H. Crump. He gained a state law in 1911 to establish a small commission to manage the city. Memphis retained a form of commission government until 1967. The publication was designed to show Memphians the benefits of the new form of government.
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Memphis Commission Government, Vol. 1:06
"Memphis Commission Government" was a monthly publication produced by the City of Memphis under the new commission government established by E.H. Crump. He gained a state law in 1911 to establish a small commission to manage the city. Memphis retained a form of commission government until 1967. The publication was designed to show Memphians the benefits of the new form of government.
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Memphis Commission Government, Vol. 1:07
"Memphis Commission Government" was a monthly publication produced by the City of Memphis under the new commission government established by E.H. Crump. He gained a state law in 1911 to establish a small commission to manage the city. Memphis retained a form of commission government until 1967. The publication was designed to show Memphians the benefits of the new form of government.
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Memphis Commission Government, Vol. 1:08
"Memphis Commission Government" was a monthly publication produced by the City of Memphis under the new commission government established by E.H. Crump. He gained a state law in 1911 to establish a small commission to manage the city. Memphis retained a form of commission government until 1967. The publication was designed to show Memphians the benefits of the new form of government.
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Memphis Commission Government, Vol. 1:09
"Memphis Commission Government" was a monthly publication produced by the City of Memphis under the new commission government established by E.H. Crump. He gained a state law in 1911 to establish a small commission to manage the city. Memphis retained a form of commission government until 1967. The publication was designed to show Memphians the benefits of the new form of government.
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Memphis Commission Government, Vol. 1:10
"Memphis Commission Government" was a monthly publication produced by the City of Memphis under the new commission government established by E.H. Crump. He gained a state law in 1911 to establish a small commission to manage the city. Memphis retained a form of commission government until 1967. The publication was designed to show Memphians the benefits of the new form of government.
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Memphis Commission Government, Vol. 1:11
"Memphis Commission Government" was a monthly publication produced by the City of Memphis under the new commission government established by E.H. Crump. He gained a state law in 1911 to establish a small commission to manage the city. Memphis retained a form of commission government until 1967. The publication was designed to show Memphians the benefits of the new form of government.
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Memphis Commission Government, Vol. 1:12
"Memphis Commission Government" was a monthly publication produced by the City of Memphis under the new commission government established by E.H. Crump. He gained a state law in 1911 to establish a small commission to manage the city. Memphis retained a form of commission government until 1967. The publication was designed to show Memphians the benefits of the new form of government.
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Memphis Commission Government, Vol. 2:02
"Memphis Commission Government" was a monthly publication produced by the City of Memphis under the new commission government established by E.H. Crump. He gained a state law in 1911 to establish a small commission to manage the city. Memphis retained a form of commission government until 1967. The publication was designed to show Memphians the benefits of the new form of government.
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Memphis Commission Government, Vol. 2:03
"Memphis Commission Government" was a monthly publication produced by the City of Memphis under the new commission government established by E.H. Crump. He gained a state law in 1911 to establish a small commission to manage the city. Memphis retained a form of commission government until 1967. The publication was designed to show Memphians the benefits of the new form of government.
