Shelby County, Tennessee

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Memphis-Economic Profile, 1968

"Memphis-Economic Profile" is a 44-page booklet published by the Economic Development Department of the Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce and the Office of Industrial Director of Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division, Memphis, Tennessee, in 1968. Containing facts about the economic situation in Memphis, it was designed to promote the city to businesses seeking to locate there.
Memphis Evening Scimitar supplement, 1903, Art Supplement to the House-Warming Edition of The Evening Scimitar, 1903

This 116-page supplement is a survey of the people and activities of Memphis, Tennessee, in 1903, published by the afternoon newspaper "The Memphis Scimitar". It covers the economic and social spectrum and has many illustrations of buildings, activities and people. The newspaper was established as a weekly paper in the early 1880s and became an afternoon paper in 1883. In 1904, the "Scimitar" merged with the "Morning News" to form the "News-Scimitar" as an afternoon paper, and in 1926 it merged with the "Press" to form the "Memphis Press-Scimitar" which lasted until 1983. The digital file for the supplement is very large and may take time to download.
Memphis-Go-Round, 1952

Vol. 1, No. 2 of the "Memphis-Go-Round" published in Memphis, Tennessee, in May 1952. The booklet was designed to promote the entertainment facilities in Memphis and this issue also promoted the annual Cotton Carnival held from May 13 to 17, 1952.
Memphis Greets You, 1917

Published by the Memphis Business Men's Club-Chamber of Commerce in 1917, "Memphis Greets You" documents the city's progress in photographs and text, with particular focus on its commercial enterprises.
Memphis in the Heart of the Mid-South: A Story of Progress Made Possible by Taxes, 1936

This illustrated publication, the 1936 edition, was produced by the City of Memphis and was designed to show Memphians how their taxes were being spent and the progress their city was making.
Memphis Jockey Club program, 1888

Program of the Memphis Jockey Club in Memphis, Tennessee, for April 17, the third day of the 1888 Spring Meeting. The Memphis Jockey Club was established in 1836 and meetings were held at various locations, the last being on the future site of the Memphis Fairgrounds between 1890 and 1906. When gambling was made illegal in 1906, horse racing ceased in Memphis.
Memphis Merchants Exchange, 1948

A 64-page booklet titled "Memphis Merchants Exchange" published in 1948 by the Exchange in Memphis, Tennessee.
Memphis Police Department Report, 1902

Annual report of the operations of the Memphis Police Department, Memphis, Tennessee, for 1902 complied by the Chief of Police, John J. Mason.
Memphis Police Department Report, 1907

Report of the Chief of the Police Department of Memphis, Tennessee to the Fire and Police Commissioners for the Year Ending December 31, 1907. This 47-page report records the work of the Police Department, lists the members of the department, contains tables of statistics, and portraits and descriptions of notable criminals.
Memphis Press-Scimitar 75th anniversary edition, 1955

75th anniversary edition of the "Memphis Press-Scimitar", the evening newspaper of Memphis, Tennessee, published on October 12, 1955.
Memphis Press-Scimitar centennial edition, 1980

Centennial edition of the "Memphis Press-Scimitar", the evening newspaper of Memphis, Tennessee, published on October 28, 1980.
Memphis Technical High School, Review, 1932

"Tech High Review", Vol. 4, the commencement issue published by the students of Memphis Technical High School, Memphis, Tennessee, on June 3, 1932. The school was originally known as Memphis Vocational School when it opened in 1911 in the former Memphis High School building at 317 Poplar Avenue. Continued growth necessitated a new building which opened in 1928 at 1266 Poplar and the school was renamed Memphis Technical High School. It closed in 1987.
Memphis Technical High School, Review, 1933

"Memphis Tech Review", Vol. 5, the commencement issue published by the students of Memphis Technical High School, Memphis, Tennessee, on June 8, 1933. The school was originally known as Memphis Vocational School when it opened in 1911 in the former Memphis High School building at 317 Poplar Avenue. Continued growth necessitated a new building which opened in 1928 at 1266 Poplar and the school was renamed Memphis Technical High School. It closed in 1987.
Memphis Technical High School, Review, 1937

"Memphis Tech Review", Vol. 9, the commencement issue published by the students of Memphis Technical High School, Memphis, Tennessee, on May 26, 1937. The school was originally known as Memphis Vocational School when it opened in 1911 in the former Memphis High School building at 317 Poplar Avenue. Continued growth necessitated a new building which opened in 1928 at 1266 Poplar and the school was renamed Memphis Technical High School. It closed in 1987.
Memphis Technical High School, Review, 1938

"Tech High Review", the Memphis Technical High School yearbook published in 1938. The school was originally known as Memphis Vocational School when it opened in 1911 in the former Memphis High School building at 317 Poplar Avenue. Continued growth necessitated a new building which opened in 1928 at 1266 Poplar and the school was renamed Memphis Technical High School. It closed in 1987.
Memphis Technical High School, Review, 1942

"Tech High Review", the Memphis Technical High School yearbook published in 1942. The school was originally known as Memphis Vocational School when it opened in 1911 in the former Memphis High School building at 317 Poplar Avenue. Continued growth necessitated a new building which opened in 1928 at 1266 Poplar and the school was renamed Memphis Technical High School. It closed in 1987.
Memphis Technical High School, Review, 1943

"Tech High Review", the Memphis Technical High School yearbook published in 1943. The school was originally known as Memphis Vocational School when it opened in 1911 in the former Memphis High School building at 317 Poplar Avenue. Continued growth necessitated a new building which opened in 1928 at 1266 Poplar and the school was renamed Memphis Technical High School. It closed in 1987.
Memphis: The City of Opportunity, 1924

Published by the Memphis Chamber of Commerce in 1924, "Memphis: The City of Opportunity" is a yearbook documenting the city's progress in photographs and text.
Memphis: The Metropolis of Tennessee, 1907

"Memphis: The Metropolis of Tennessee" is a booklet of photographs of civic, commercial and residential buildings in Memphis, Tennessee. It was published by S.H. Kress and Company in 1907.
Memphis Year Book, 1908

A 48-page booklet titled "Memphis Year Book 1908" published by the Memphis Industrial League, Memphis, Tennessee, promoting the amenities and industrial strengths of the city.
Memphis Zoological Garden, 1937

A 37-page souvenir view book of the Memphis Zoological Garden published by the Memphis Park Commission in 1937.
Memphis Zoological Garden, circa 1955

34-page souvenir guide to the Memphis Zoological Garden in Memphis, Tennessee, circa 1955.
Men and Women magazine, Memphis, 1909

Vol. 1, No. 3 of "Men and Women" magazine published by The Men and Women Publishing Company, Inc. at 66-70 North Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee, in April 1909. The magazine, edited by George Wicks Buchanan, contained fiction and articles.
Messick High School, Memphis, The Panther, 1943

1943 edition of the Messick High School, Memphis, Tennessee, yearbook, "The Panther". Messick High School was built in 1908 on the corner of Spottswood Avenue and Greer Street. The school was named after Elizabeth Messick who was the superintendent of Shelby County Schools from 1904 to 1908. Messick High School graduated its last class in 1981 and the main building was demolished the following year.
Messick High School, Memphis, The Panther, 1947

1947 edition of the Messick High School, Memphis, Tennessee, yearbook, "The Panther". Messick High School was built in 1908 on the corner of Spottswood Avenue and Greer Street. The school was named after Elizabeth Messick who was the superintendent of Shelby County Schools from 1904 to 1908. Messick High School graduated its last class in 1981 and the main building was demolished the following year.