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[22nd Annual Congress Medal]
Photograph of a member medal for the 22nd Annual Congress distributed by The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution that was held in Louisville, Kentucky, 1911. Along with the medal, is a paper document that says the badges should be worn by the wives and daughters of the delegates of the congress.
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 26, 1859 ]
Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing Jimmie and Mary's return from their travels and their change in plans to board with Mr. Miller instead of Maud, Jimmie's financial proposition to exchange bottom land for David's lot, the town physician's move to Nashville, a financial proposition from Maud to purchase Sallie which is David's horse if Neely does not purchase her, Maud's preparations for Jimmie's party, a discussion about David's failed crops, a dialogue on the raising of stock prices, Maud's purchase of a cow for $25 from Bright, a dialogue concerning Maud's loss of cows, hogs, and a horse this year, news about sending gifts for the baby, and news about Kate's progress in boarding school.
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 28, 1865]
Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a discussion regarding finance; news concerning the financial situations of family; a dialogue regarding crops to be planted and animals to be raised; news about Frank becoming Chancery Clerk and his plans to study law; news about Kate and her portion of the family's land which will be farmed on a small scale between Frank, Maud, and Kate; financial advice from Maud and news about a real estate transaction in Bolivar; a discussion about the state of society in Bolivar; a dialogue about David moving; updates on the lives and health of family and friends; a discussion about endeavoring to be a pious christian; and a dialogue concerning David's debt to Maud.
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 26, 1859 ]
Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing Jimmie and Mary's return from their travels and their change in plans to board with Mr. Miller instead of Maud, Jimmie's financial proposition to exchange bottom land for David's lot, the town physician's move to Nashville, a financial proposition from Maud to purchase Sallie which is David's horse if Neely does not purchase her, Maud's preparations for Jimmie's party, a discussion about David's failed crops, a dialogue on the raising of stock prices, Maud's purchase of a cow for $25 from Bright, a dialogue concerning Maud's loss of cows, hogs, and a horse this year, news about sending gifts for the baby, and news about Kate's progress in boarding school.
[Clipping, January 1855]
A newspaper clipping from the Charles B. Moore Collection. the clipping details a meteorological table for the month of January in the year of 1855. The table records these variables for January: the morning, afternoon, and evening temperatures; the mean temperature of the month; the barometer reading; the monthly rainfall; and the direction of the wind. The table also includes the total rain fall for the month and the calculated mean temperature.
[Roll of Captain Webb's company, undated]
Roll of Captain Webb's company from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The roll details that the listed men are from the 30th Tennessee Regiment of Confederate infantry. The original roll was copied from Josephus C. Moore's diary which Moore kept from his stations at Camp Trousdale and Fort Donelson to Camp Butler Prison in Illinois. The fourth page has handwritten notes of temperatures in Waxahachie, Texas. These notes appear to have been written after the roll.
[List of expenses for trip, June 27-29, 1865]
A list of expenses for a trip from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It includes tickets and fees, as well as daily traveling expenses. The dates of the listed expenses are from June 27 to June 29.
[Transcript of Advertisement with Written Notes]
Transcript of a written note on the back of a circular produced by Garretson, Cox & Co., Publishers regarding Alden's Manifold Cyclopedia. The note was written by an unknown person and appears to be discussing his appreciation of the Manifold Cyclopedia.
[Transcript of Letter from Henry S. and Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker, July 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Henry S. and Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker. Most of the letter is from Henry, who discusses his recent arrival in Trammel from the a military camp, his visit with Aunt Nancy and Elvira, military regiments, and the fact that Kentucky has not seceded from the Union yet. There is a short note from Elvira written on July 29, stating that Palmer's regiment may have left that morning.
[Transcript of Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker, July 28, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker discussing her recent visit to a military camp, the latest news of regiments preparing for war, and Josephus's recovery from a recent illness.
[Transcript of Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore, December 26, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing family news and a recent skirmish in Kentucky. She writes that she is sending some needles.
[Transcript of Letter from Josephus C. Moore, January 1, 1862]
Transcript of a letter from Josephus C. Moore discussing news of the war. He writes that it does not seem likely that there will be peace soon, that troops are constantly arriving from the South, and that the Chief Engineer has been testing the large cannon.
[Transcript of Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore, September and October 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing farming, financial troubles, news of Josephus in the military, recent sickness in the area, troop movements, and other war news.
[Account of Wallace Family History]
This document is an undated account of the Wallace family history from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The Wallace family were kin to Charles Moore through his grandmother Elizabeth Wallace Moore. He details the lives of Mary and Joseph Wallace including their spouses names, where they settled, if they had any children, and when they died. It is damaged along the edges of the letter and some words are missing due to the damage.
[Envelope from J. C. Moore to Miss E. J. Moore, January 1, 1862]
Envelope from J. C. Moore of Colonel Palmer's Regiment of Captain Willis' Co. Tennessee Volunteers to Miss E. J. Moore on Unionville, Tennessee. Postmarked in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
[Letter from B. Ada Drury to Charles B. Moore, June 13, 1897]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by B. Ada Drury. In this letter, Drury discusses the theory of evolution, the idea of life after death, and compliments Charles on his ability to think for himself and be a champion of free thought. She asks to hear from him again and in the letter's close she give a brief update on the weather in Louisville, KY. She mentions that she hope the Moore Family will be able to read the letter and sends her love to Mary Ann, Linnet, John, and Charles. The envelope is included with the letter.
[Publisher's Circular with Written Notes]
Circular produced by Garretson, Cox & Co., Publishers regarding Alden's Manifold Cyclopedia. The publishers announce that after July 1, 1893, subscribers of this publication should send their orders to them rather than Mr. Alden. An unknown person has written a note on the back discussing his appreciation of the Manifold Cyclopedia.
[Letter from Henry S. and Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker, July 1861]
Letter from Henry S. and Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker. Most of the letter is from Henry, who discusses his recent arrival in Trammel from the a military camp, his visit with Aunt Nancy and Elvira, military regiments, and the fact that Kentucky has not seceded from the Union yet. There is a short note from Elvira written on July 29, stating that Palmer's regiment may have left that morning.
[Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker, July 28, 1861]
Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker discussing her recent visit to a military camp, the latest news of regiments preparing for war, and Josephus's recovery from a recent illness. There is an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Rocky Bayou, Arkansas. Part of the envelope has been torn away.
[Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore, September and October 1861]
Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing farming, financial troubles, news of Josephus in the military, recent sickness in the area, troop movements, and other war news.
[Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore, December 26, 1861]
Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing family news and a recent skirmish in Kentucky. She writes that she is sending some needles.
[Letter from Josephus C. Moore, January 1, 1862]
Letter from Josephus C. Moore discussing news of the war. He writes that it does not seem likely that there will be peace soon, that troops are constantly arriving from the South, and that the Chief Engineer has been testing the large cannon.
[Aunt Tilda]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: "Photograph is of Aunt Tilda from 1941 taken in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. Not an aunt related by blood, but one earned by age and respect." Aunt Tilda was 87 years old in this photograph. On the envelope containing the negative Russell T. Forte notes that in March of 1962 the photo was used for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Photography Division Centennial photo exhibit.
[Aunt Tilda]
Narrative by Junebug Clark: "Photograph is of Aunt Tilda from 1941 taken in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. Not an aunt related by blood, but one earned by age and respect." Aunt Tilda was 87 years old in this photograph. On the envelope containing the negative Russell T. Forte notes that in March of 1962 the photo was used for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Photography Division Centennial photo exhibit.
[Make-up time (1)]
Photograph of the Petrey girls getting ready for a party. Hazel and Gerry Petrey use a mirror to brush hair and apply make-up while Anna Ruth Petrey is seated cleaning her shoes with a brush. Their brother, A.D. is sleeping in the bed behind them.
[Photograph of the border between Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky at Cumberland Gap]
Photograph of a sign for Cumberland Gap at the border between Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Standing next to the sign is a woman with a car parked not far from her. A road cutting through the mountains and trees runs through the area along with signs for a cave, the border for Virginia and Kentucky, and signs for the speed limit.
[Teacher, students, and dog in classroom]
Photograph of the brother of Hazel Petrey sitting at a desk in front of a classroom full of students at the Henderson Settlement School in Frakes, Kentucky. There is a dog standing in the center of the room.
[Mabel Henderson teaching at Henderson Settlement]
Photograph of Mabel Henderson leaning on a desk at the front of a classroom at the Henderson Settlement.
[Hazel Petrey and Gilbert Dove leaving her house]
Photograph of Hazel Petrey and Gilbert Dove leaving through the front gate of Petrey's home before they collect pine-baugh and mountain laurel. The pine-baugh and mountain laurel will be used as decorations at the Sunny View Methodist Church for their wedding. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941, issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally, a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in the Clark Family Photography Collection.
[Placing the wedding ring]
Photograph of Gilbert Dove placing the ring on Hazel Petrey's finger during their wedding ceremony. Preacher Hiram Frakes officiates. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in the Clark Family Photography Collection.
[Gerry Petrey brushes Mabel Henderson's hair]
Photograph of two bridesmaids preparing for the wedding of Hazel Petrey and Gilbert Dove. Gerry Petrey combs the hair of Mabel Henderson seated in front of her. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in the Clark Family Photography Collection.
[Decorating for the wedding]
Photograph of Hazel Petrey and Gilbert Dove decorating the interior of Sunny View Methodist Church where they will be wed the nest day. Dove and Petrey decorate the walls with recently collected pine-bough and mountain laurel from around the area. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally, a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in the Clark Family Photography Collection.
[Bride and groom at the altar]
Photograph of Hazel Petrey and Gilbert Dove at the altar of the Sunny View Methodist Church during their wedding ceremony. Bridesmaids, Anna Ruth Petrey, Mabel Henderson, and Gerry Petrey stand to their left, and groomsman Bob Green stands to their right. The ceremony is presided over by Parson Hiram Frakes. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in the Clark Family Photography Collection.
[Gilbert Dove places the ring on Hazel Petrey's finger]
Photograph of Gilbert Dove placing the ring on Hazel Petrey's finger at their wedding. Preacher Hiram Frakes officiates. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in the Clark Family Photography Collection.
[Hazel Petrey dressing for her wedding]
Photograph of Hazel Petrey getting dressed for her wedding at the home of John Brown. She will be wed to Gilbert Dove at the Sunny View Methodist Church later in the day. She is wearing her wedding gown which was made by her mother from material that cost nine dollars from Sears, Roebuck. She holds her veil which was purchased for two dollars and fifty cents in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in the Clark Family Photography Collection.
[Gilbert Dove and Hazel Petrey leaving for the church]
Photograph of Gilbert Dove and Hazel Petrey leaving for the Sunny View Methodist Church to get married. They are departing from the home of John Brown where the bridal party prepared for the ceremony. Dove holds the gate open as Petrey lifts her skirt to avoid dirt on the hem. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in the Clark Family Photography Collection.
[Hazel Petrey presses her wedding gown]
Photograph of Hazel Petrey pressing her wedding gown the morning of her wedding to Gilbert Dove. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in this Clark Family Collection.
[Preparing the altar for the wedding]
Photograph of Gilbert Dove and Hazel Petrey decorating the back wall with pine-baugh, rhododendron, and mountain laurel for their wedding. In the image, Dove is placing the plants a long the wall while Petrey sits on a pew pulling branches apart. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in this Clark Family Collection.
[Bride, groom, and flower girl head to the church]
Photograph of Hazel Petrey and Gilbert Dove walking to the Sunny View Methodist Church (visible in the top right corner) to rehearse their wedding. The flower girl, Hazel's younger sister Anna Ruth Petrey, walks with them. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in this Clark Family Collection.
[Hazel Petrey cooking breakfast on her wedding day]
Photograph of Hazel Petrey cooking breakfast in her kitchen the morning of her wedding to Gilbert Dove. She makes eggs in a skillet on her Supreme Enterprise stove and there is a plate of biscuits to her right. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in this Clark Family Collection.
[Wedding guests]
Photograph of the wedding guests gathered for Hazel Petrey and Gilbert Dove's wedding in the Sunny View Methodist Church in Germany, Kentucky. Hazel's mother, father, and younger brother, A.D., are seated in the first row. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “ Country Wedding published in 1974. All are in the Clark Family Photography Collection.
[Iris Clark congratulating the bride and groom]
Photograph of Joe Clark's mother, Iris Clark, congratulating Gilbert Dove and Hazel Petrey after their wedding. The wedding was held at the Sunny View Methodist Church in Germany, Kentucky. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in the Clark Family Photography Collection.
[Preparing the church for the wedding]
Photograph of Gilbert Dove and Hazel Petrey preparing a corner of the church for their wedding. They had collected pine-bough and mountain laurel from the surrounding area and used it to decorate the church for their ceremony. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally, a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in the Clark Family Photography Collection.
[Wedding Guests in line for Food]
Photograph of wedding guests getting food after the wedding of Gilbert Dove and Hazel Petrey. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally, a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in the Clark Family Photography Collection.
[Parson Hiram Frakes waiting at church]
Photograph of Parson Hiram Frakes waiting at the front steps of the Sunny View Methodist Church. Frakes, in the white hat, is joined by Gilbert Dove as well as two unidentified men and a dog. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in the Clark Family Photography Collection.
[Gilbert and Hazel prepare to decorate]
Photograph of Gilbert Dove and Hazel Petrey preparing to decorate the interior of the church for their wedding. They had collected pine-bough and mountain laurel from the surrounding area and used it to decorate the inside of Sunny View Methodist Church for the ceremony. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally, a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in the Clark Family Phtotography Collection.
[Hazel Petrey packs her belongings]
Photograph of Hazel Petrey packing her luggage on the evening before her wedding to Gilbert Dove. As she packs her bag her younger brother, A.D., sits on the bed looking in a box. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally, a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in the Clark Family Photography Collection.
[Hazel Petrey in her wedding gown]
Photograph of Hazel Petrey and her bridal party applying their finishing touches before leaving for the wedding ceremony. From left to right in the photograph is Hazel Petrey, an unknown flower girl, Anna Ruth Petrey, Gerry Petrey, and Mabel Henderson. There is also a man holding a flashbulb visible at the right edge of the photo. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in the Clark Family Photography Collection.
[Just married]
Photograph of Hazel Petrey and Gilbert Dove coming back down the aisle after being wed in a ceremony at the Sunny View Methodist Church in Germany, Kentucky. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in the Clark Family Photography Collection.
[Gilbert Dove dresses for his wedding]
Photograph of Gilbert Dove getting dressed on the day of his wedding to Hazel Petrey. Dove stands buttoning his shirt while the rest of his clothing is laid out next to him on the bed. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HBSS book “Country Wedding," published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in the Clark Family Photography Collection.
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