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Fungi Of Lambuth: A Field Guide, Kelly Maust, Shawn P. Brown, Elizabeth Weston

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Fungi of Lambuth is an open-access, beginner-level field guide designed to introduce University of Memphis, Lambuth faculty, staff, and students to the joys of mushroom hunting, and to provide an overview of the types of mushrooms that can be found right on our campus (located at 705 Lambuth Blvd. in Jackson, TN).

Crime On Campus In Tennessee 2023, Tennessee. Bureau Of Investigation.

Crime on Campus

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Downtowner Motor Inns Brochure, 1963

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Downtowner Motor Inns brochure, 1963.

The Downtowner Corporation built its first motor inn in Memphis in 1958, the brainchild of Luther F. Matthews. Over the following decade, the company expanded to 101 motels, mostly in the South. However, with the decline of inner cities and a changing clientele, the company declined in the 1970s, changed ownership several times and then went out of business in 1982.

Letter; 1933 October 18, From Luther To Mabel Francis Gray

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1933 October 18, Letter from Luther, Texarkana, Arkansas/Texas, to Mabel Francis Gray, Memphis, Tennessee.

Excerpt: "Am sure that you are still enjoying school as you were when I last heard from you. I was sure glad you pledged Chi Omega, because it has a swell rating everywhere. Darling, I am still a hard working man, doing nothing but working and thinking of you. Am still living in hopes of seeing you someday. I hope that after your first year at school you won't give up D. B. S. and not show up at the convention in Monroe, because I hope …

Certificate; 1929 December 31, Delta Beta Sigma, Mabel Francis Gray

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Certificate from Delta Beta Sigma sorority initiating Mabel Francis Gray on 1929 December 31 into the Zeta Chapter at Memphis. It is signed by president, Billie Murray; vice-president, Virginia Knighton; and secretary, Josephine Lude. Delta Beta Sigma was a national junior sorority for high school girls. This was during her time attending St. Mary's Episcopal high-school in Memphis, Tennessee, where she graduated in 1933.

Letter; 1934 August 16, From Bill To Mabel Francis Gray

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1934 August 16, Letter from Bill, Uniontown, Arkansas, to Mabel Francis Gray, Memphis, Tennessee.

Excerpt: "By the way have you seen the little Broadfast girl lately. Since I left then I have thought about it, and I decided that I wasn't exactly nice to her. You came into the picture though and I didn't have my mind on anyone else. I guess that accounts for my sudden rudeness. I'm not naturally rude really. Except sometimes I can't cut classes when people want me to. I have thought about how mad you were and about how mad I got when you …

Letter; 1932 February 16, From "Sookie" To Mabel Francis Gray

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1932 February 16, Letter from "Sookie" to Mabel Francis Gray, Memphis, Tennessee.

Excerpt: "Just a few days and you will be having a birthday - One long to be remembered 'Sweet Sixteen'... I want to wish you all the happiness and joy that could possibly come to a dear, sweet girl like you - and may you have many more and each one increase with good luck, success, and blessings of all kind."

Card; 1932 December 20, From Jack Little To Mabel Francis Gray

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Christmas Card from Midshipman Jack Little, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, to Mabel Francis Gray, Memphis, Tennessee, on 1932 December 20.

The card states, "Christmas Greetings, The Regiment of Midshipmen." It features a picture titled, "The Constitution and The Java Engagement, (December 29, 1812)."

Document; 1935 May 6-11, Instructions For The Court Of The Memphis Cotton Carnival

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Document; Instructions for the Court of the Memphis Cotton Carnival on 1935 May 6-11.

Excerpt: "You will leave the Saddle & Spur Club at 9:45 A. M. in buses provided by the Carnival at the Royal Barge which is moored at the foot of Georgia Street. The barge will transport you to Jefferson Davis Park, where you will disembark, lead by the American Legion Drum and Beagle Corp. The King and Queen will follow the Drum and Bugle Corp. After the King and Queen, the Pages will march, followed by the Cotton Princess and her escort, the Floral Princess and …

Certificate; 1931 April 4, Worden-Jefferson School Of Music, Mabel Francis Gray

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Certificate from the Worden-Jefferson School of Music, awarded to Mabel Francis Gray on 1931 April 4, for completing a prescribed course in "Piano and Harmony." It is signed by teacher, Sallie Asheraft Leake. During this time, Mabel Francis was a high-school student at St. Mary's Episcopal School in Memphis, Tennessee.

Letter; 1932 October 19, From Jack Little To Mabel Francis Gray

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1932 October 19, Letter from Midshipman Jack Little, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, to Mabel Francis Gray, Memphis, Tennessee.

Excerpt: "All you do is go to football games, play bridge and dance. All I do is study, go to football games, and drill. Incidentally I passed my physical exams and right now we are 3/4ths thru the monthly academic exams. We've had Steam, Physics, and Bull - Math tomorrow. I just got back from the Bull exam. When I did come back I found your letter - now I know why I was feeling so good. Saturday we go …

Letter; 1935 September 27, From Vance To Mabel Francis Gray

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1935 September 27, Letter from Vance, Nashville, Tennessee, to Mabel Francis Gray, Memphis, Tennessee.

Excerpt: "We pledged twenty thru of the best boys in the freshman class including Wils and Billy McKee. Too bad we couldn't get Johnny Dobbs, but he was all ready hell-bent on going Beta - we pledged the two who are by far the best of the three. Decided against the remainder of the Memphis boys - of course this is entirely secretive. My pictures are ready but didn't have a chance to go by for them today. However will do so immediately and send you …

Letter; 1931 October 26, From E. J. Tobey To Mabel Francis Gray

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1931 October 26, Letter from E. J. Tobey, Fulton, Missouri, to Mabel Francis Gray, Memphis, Tennessee.

Excerpt: "Bob Carnes and I pledged Phi Delta Theta and we sure are crazy about the boys We have a '____' house with sixteen bedrooms and the nice living room and dining room you ever saw but the 'lounge room' is the best place in the house. There is a radio, victrola, card tables, leather upholstered furniture and a swell pool table. I spend most of the time in there. This is a 'knock-out' school and we're crazy about it. I'm taking fifteen hours. …

Letter; 1934 February 25, From Charles To Mabel Francis Gray

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1934 February 25, Letter and dance invitation card from Charles, Knoxville, Tennessee, to Mabel Francis Gray, Memphis, Tennessee.

Excerpt: "Frances, I know I've known you a long time, but it was only last night that I realized that you are the sweetest girl in the world. When we were both going to high school, I was crazy about you, but I didn't know how to tell you so. Perhaps I was rather dumb, and then again I didn't know whether you cared a thing for me or not. It was probably all my fault anyway. You don't know what that …

Letter; 1934 October 9, From John Waldrup Brown To Mabel Francis Gray

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1934 October 9, Letter from John Waldrup Brown, Knoxville, Tennessee, to Mabel Francis Gray, Memphis, Tennessee.

Excerpt: "Did you get the sweetheart pin I sent you? I hope you liked it. You haven't even written to tell me that you liked it or not. Sweetheart, it's hell living up here by myself - away from you, I haven't had a date nor a drink since I left. That's more than you can say (meaning a date). I am tired of school already. I have to get up at seven every morning whether I have a class or not, for I …

Card; 1934 November 23-24, Sewanee Military Academy, Jane Gray

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Dance card for Jane Gray from the Thanksgiving Dances at Sewanee Military Academy on 1934 November 23-24. She danced with Henry Boesch, Walter Wills, Bob Learned, John McCormack, Jack Thomas, and Billy Yates. The card also lists the numerous chaperons that attended the dances. Jane Gray was the younger sister of Mabel Francis Gray, both from Memphis, Tennessee.

Certificate; 1932 October 22, Delta Beta Sigma, Jane Gray

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Certificate from Delta Beta Sigma sorority initiating Jane Gray on 1932 October 22 into the Zeta Chapter at Memphis, Tennessee. It is signed by president, Frances Abbott Kyte; vice-president, Carolyn Moore; and secretary, Ann McDuffer. Delta Beta Sigma was a national junior sorority for high school girls. Jane Gray was the younger sister of Mabel Francis Gray, who was also part of the Delta Beta Sigma sorority.

Letter; 1934 April 20, From Watson To Mabel Francis Gray

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1934 April 20, Letter from Watson, Helena, Arkansas, to Mabel Francis Gray, Memphis, Tennessee.

Excerpt: "I got a notice from the jewelry house in New York today that they would ship the ring tomorrow or the next day. Shall I send it right on up, or wait until I come up myself? I hope you will like it. You see, I am taking it for granted that you will want it. Why should we wait? Can't we go ahead with our plans on next Friday nite just the same as if it were September? It could be done you know. …

Letter; 1934 June 9, From Stewart To Mabel Francis Gray

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1934 June 9, Letter from Stewart, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, to Mabel Francis Gray, Memphis, Tennessee.

Excerpt: "Please pardon this rude note, but I have a friend who possesses a very powerful short wave transmitter and receiver here in Knoxville. He connects with Memphis every Sunday, and so don't be surprised to receive a relayed message from me some Sunday night around the hour of six. The message would be sent from here to an amateur receiving station in Memphis and the obliging Memphis operator would telephone the note to you at home. Sounds crazy, doesn't it? You're right, …

Untitled Drinking Song, C. 1940s

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An untitled drinking song from a handbound journal compiled by Capt. Richard Sanderson, a flight surgeon with the 400^th Squadron of the 90th Bombardment Group. The 90th was also known as the Jolly Rogers. First organized at Key Field in Mississippi in April 1942, the 90th B.G. flew out of bases in Australia and New Guinea until VJ Day and after that transported Allied prisoners from Okinawa to Manila, until November 1945, when it ceased operations.

"Coccaine Bill", C. 1940s

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"Coccaine Bill" song from a handbound journal compiled by Capt. Richard Sanderson, a flight surgeon with the 400^th Squadron of the 90th Bombardment Group. The 90th was also known as the Jolly Rogers. First organized at Key Field in Mississippi in April 1942, the 90th B.G. flew out of bases in Australia and New Guinea until VJ Day and after that transported Allied prisoners from Okinawa to Manila, until November 1945, when it ceased operations.

"The Reconversion", C. 1940

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"The Reconversion" song from a handbound journal compiled by Capt. Richard Sanderson, a flight surgeon with the 400^th Squadron of the 90th Bombardment Group. The 90th was also known as the Jolly Rogers. First organized at Key Field in Mississippi in April 1942, the 90th B.G. flew out of bases in Australia and New Guinea until VJ Day and after that transported Allied prisoners from Okinawa to Manila, until November 1945, when it ceased operations.

90th Bomber Group Song, C. 1940

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Song of the 90th Bomber Group from a handbound journal compiled by Capt. Richard Sanderson, a flight surgeon with the 400^th Squadron of the 90th Bombardment Group. The 90th was also known as the Jolly Rogers. First organized at Key Field in Mississippi in April 1942, the 90th B.G. flew out of bases in Australia and New Guinea until VJ Day and after that transported Allied prisoners from Okinawa to Manila, until November 1945, when it ceased operations.

Improving The Pipeline For Tennessee's Workforce, Academic Supply For Occupational Demand Report 2024, Tennessee. Higher Education Commission.

Academic Programs and Workforce Reports

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Stationary; Rothschild Dance Art Studio, Jane Gray Instructor

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Stationary belonging to Jane Gray, instructor, at Rothschild Dance Art Studio located at 1268 Linden Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee, circa 1930s. Jane Gray was the younger sister of Mabel Francis Gray, both from Memphis, Tennessee.

Germantown Community Theatre, Playbill, Germantown, Tennessee, 1980-1981

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Germantown Community Theatre, playbill for the 1980-1981 season featuring "Anything Goes," "The Star Spangled Girl," "Starting Here, Starting Now," "Kind Sir," "The Desk Set," and "Catch Me If You Can," Germantown, Tennessee, 1980-1981.

Memphis Convention Center, Program, Memphis, Tennessee, 1991

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Memphis Convention Center, program for "Catherine The Great" part of "WONDERS: The Memphis International Cultural Series", Memphis, Tennessee, 1991 April 10-September 8.

Globe Theatre, Program, London, England, 1925

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Globe Theatre, program for "Fallen Angels, A Comedy in Three Acts," by Noel Coward, produced by Stanley Bell, London, England, 1925 April.

Memphis State University, Playbill, Memphis, Tennessee, Undated

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Memphis State University Theatre, playbill for "The Robber Bridegroom," book and lyrics by Aldred Uhry, music by Robert Waldman, based on the novella by Eudora Welty, directed by Ken Zimmerman, Memphis, Tennessee, undated.

The Ritz Theatre, Program, New York, New York, 1943

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The Ritz Theatre, program for "Tobacco Road, A Play In Three Acts," by Jack Kirkland, directed by Anthony Brown, New York, New York, beginning 1943 October 24.