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Clarksville (Tenn.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:

Foston Family Papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 2022.001
Abstract Herman William Foston was born in Clarksville, Tennessee in 1906. He established several successful businesses in Clarksville, including the Dowdy and Foston Funeral Home, and was considered a wealthy and influential man within the local black community. His sister Louise Beatrice Foston Gachette played an integral role in the management of the funeral home, and following his death in 1949 she inherited all of his assets and businesses. This collection documents a prominent African American...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1941 - 1955
Found in: Montgomery County Archives / Foston Family Papers

Johnson Family Photographs

 Digital Collection
Identifier: 2019.024
Dates: ca. 1875-1992
Found in: Montgomery County Archives

Kirk Family Photographs

 Digital Record
Identifier: 2007.019
Dates: Majority of material found within 1894 - 1973
Found in: Montgomery County Archives

Kirk Family Scrapbook

 Digital Record
Identifier: 2007.019.1
Found in: Montgomery County Archives

Kirk Family Scrapbook

 File — Box 2
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...
Dates: 1894 - 1973
Found in: Montgomery County Archives / 2007.019, Kirk Family Photographs

Lillie Martin's Autograph Book

 Item — Box - Customs House Donations, 2019.022, Item: 1
Identifier: 2019.022-01
Scope and Contents

A small autograph book that belonged to Lillie Martin. The book is filled with signatures and messages from other people to Lillie.

Dates: 1892
Found in: Montgomery County Archives / Lillie Martin's Autograph Book

Masonic Building Collapse Photographs

 Digital Record
Identifier: 2017.009.001
Dates: 1949
Found in: Montgomery County Archives

Mildred and Jack White with Daughter Geneva, 1939 March 31

 Item — Assorted Photograph Collections, Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1000.073.001
Description

Mildred and Jack White stand with their daughter, Geneva White, on Front Street, in front of their house. The L&N trainstation and the water tower are visible in the background. On verso: "March 31, 1939. Jack White (man), Mildred White (lady), Genva White (child). Made in front of our house on Front Street. In Background - L&N Station, Water Tower."

Dates: 1939-03-31
Found in: Montgomery County Archives / 1000.073, Archives Photograph Collections / People and events

Photographs, 1894 to 1973

 File — Multiple Containers
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...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1894 - 1973
Found in: Montgomery County Archives / 2007.019, Kirk Family Photographs

Piatt Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1000.044
Scope and Contents

The Piatt Family Papers houses the personal family records of the Piatt family that lived in Clarksville, Tenn. The materials in this collection primarily dates between the years 1950 and 1960, with some materials from before and after this time period. This collection consists of correspondences between Dorothy and Robert Piatt. There are various newspaper clippings, photographs and other items such as receipts, and postcards from the Piatt Family.

Dates: 1950 - 1960
Found in: Montgomery County Archives / Piatt Family Papers

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