Assorted Materials, 1928 - 1973

File — Container: Assorted Collections, Box 2, Folder: 19

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Kirk photograph collection contains mainly photographs, ranging from the dates of 1894 to 1973. The photographs primarily focus on school class pictures, boats, railroads, and some scenery around the Clarksville area. The collection contains a scrapbook presumed to belong the Kirk family, but there are no names or dates listed throughout the book. In addition to the photographs, the collection contains a range of assorted materials, including a drawing of a dog from 1928, a newspaper picture of the 1920s American Legion, a 1945 membership certificate presented to Matt Kirk from the Refrigeration Service Engineers’ Society, an undated Clarksville Leaf logo, a 1961 envelope to Mrs. Kee from the American Legion Auxiliary, and a Clarksville High School class of 1942 reunion pamphlet from the reunion in 1973. This collection contains evidence on how Clarksville has evolved through the years from the eyes of the Kirk family.

Dates

Majority of material found within 1928 - 1973

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: .208 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Folder Inventory

1. Drawing of a dog named Girl by owner John Warfield in 1928, a gift to Matt Kirk. 2. Membership certificate to Matt Kirk from the Refrigeration Service Society. 3. Class of 1942 class reunion in 1973. 4. Undated Clarksville Leaf Chronicle Logo. 5. 2/23/1966 newspaper clipping of the 1920's American Legion Band. 6. Calendar picture of the Clarksville Department of Electricity. 7. Envelope to Neill Kee from Juanita Kirk regarding the American Legion Aux. 8. Mat for an unknown photograph of a wedding in Nashville, Tennessee.