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Robert Ragsdale Papers, 1918-1930

Finding aids

This collection contains material related to Ragsdale’s military service and a typed account of his personal struggle with influenza while on duty in Virginia.

Benjamin Dunton Brickhouse Papers, 1908-1930

Finding aids

This collection contains negatives circa 1920s, programs, a poem, and a post card from Illinois.

Subiaco Guide 1930, Subiaco Abbey And Academy

The Subiaco Guide, 1902-1992

Subiaco College catalogue and announcements for the 1930-1931 school year.

John And Mattie Smith

Images

Black and white photograph of John and Mattie Smith enjoying a quiet evening dinner at their home in Grady, Arkansas.

Recipe For Fried Chicken And Lemon Pie

Images

Typed recipe for fried chicken and lemon pie by an African American resident of Grady, Arkansas.

Anderson Berry

Images

Black and white photograph of Anderson Berry outside of Mt. Piscan A.M.E. Church in Grady, Arkansas, where he attended many years.

Bride, Katie Johnson, From The "Across The Horizon" Manuscript

Images

A black and white photograph of an African American woman, Katie Johnson, in a white wedding dress and holding a bouquet, while a small child in a white dress holds the long veil behind her. They are standing in front of a field with two buildings in the background.

Powhatan Swinging Bridge

Images

Black and white photograph of the old Powhatan swing bridge over the Black River. The Powhatan courthouse is in the upper left corner, and the Black River ferry is on the right side at roughly midpoint. Ferries were the primary means of crossing the Black River for decades before the first bridge was built across the river. The swing bridge replaced the ferry as the primary means of crossing the river. The last ferry to close was the Black River ferry near Powhatan in 1935. The old swing bridge was dismantled in 1957 and was soon after replaced by a …

Playing Golf In Garland County

Sports in Arkansas

This is a black and white photograph of an unidentified man playing golf in Garland County.

Katie Johnson, Bride, With Child Holding Train

Holidays and celebrations

Photo of a woman, Katie Johnson, in a white wedding dress and holding a bouquet, while a small child in a white dress holds the long veil behind her. They are standing in front of a field with two buildings in the background.

Magazine Public School And Students, 1930

Arkansas schools

This is a black and white photograph taken in 1930, of the Magazine Public School building with a group of the school's students in front of it.

Map, "Arkansas Farm Tenancy"

Farming in Arkansas

This is a map of farm tenancy in Arkansas from the Arkansas State Planning Board in 1930.

Maps - "Peaches, Berries, And Apples In Arkansas"

Farming in Arkansas

This is a page of three small maps of Arkansas showing where peaches, berries, and apples were being grown in Arkansas in 1930.

Maps - "Corn, Cotton, And Rice In Arkansas"

Farming in Arkansas

This is a page of three small maps of Arkansas showing where corn, cotton, and rice were being grown in the state in 1930.

The Independent, V. 56, Thursday, December 25, 1930, [Whole Number: 2890], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

Certificate Of Death: Watt, Frances, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Frances [Jose] Watt. Handwritten notes on back.

Evangelical Visitor - December 22, 1930 Vol. Xliii. No. 25., V.L. Stump

Evangelical Visitor (1887-1999)

Vol. XLIII. No. 25.

Letter From Governor Harvey Parnell To John Buxton

Great Depression in Arkansas lesson plan supplemental materials

This is a typed letter from Governor Harvey Parnell in reply to a telegram from John Buxton. The letter states that every effort is being made to supply drought relief and that the Red Cross will soon have funds for disbursement.

Christmas Card From Nancy Cunningham To Eartha White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Card: Christmas card given to Eartha White from Nancy Cunningham. Envelope included. Date: December 20, 1930

Western Union Telegram To Governor Harvey Parnell, John Buxton, M. P. Smith, R. A. Pritchett

Great Depression in Arkansas lesson plan supplemental materials

This is a Western Union telegram sent to Governor Harvey Parnell from John Buxton, M.P. Smith, and R.A. Pritchett, advising the Governor that the drought situation in their area has grown dire.

The Independent, V. 56, Thursday, December 18, 1930, [Whole Number: 2889], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

Certificate Of Death: Cuyler, Peter J., Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Peter J. Cuyler, age 5 months 10 days. Handwritten notes on back.

Hollins Student Life (1930 Dec 17), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

vol. 3, no. 6 (December 17, 1930)

Table of Contents:

• White Gift Service Held by Y.W.C.A.
• Va. Players Present "The Perfect Alibi"
• Princess Der Ling Delivers Address at Hollins Friday
• Christmas Pageant Presented Sunday
• Choir to Sing Carols in Early Morning
• N.S.F.A. Committee
• Christmas
• Student Forum
• Second Debate of the Year is Held
• Christmas at Hollins
• The Night Before Christmas
• Yuletide Concert is Held in Chapel
• In Bethlehem
• Hollins Jingles
• To Hold the Usual Christmas Banquet
• Society
• Athletics
• Campus Crumbs
• Joyless Jingles
• See the Sophomore's Green Elephant

Student Life (1930 Dec 17), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• White Gift Service is Held by Y.W.C.A.
• Va. Players Present "The Perfect Alibi"
• Princess Der Ling Delivers Address at Hollins Friday
• Christmas Pageant Presented Sunday
• Choir to Sing Carols in Early Morning
• Student Forum
• N.S.F.A. Committee
• Christmas
• Second Debate of the Year is Held
• Christmas at Hollins
• The Night Before Christmas
• Yuletide Concert is Held in the Chapel
• In Bethlehem
• To Hold the Usual Christmas Banquet
• Society
• Athletics
• Campus Crumbs

Trail Blazer - Volume 2, Number 5, Morehead State University. Trail Blazer.

Morehead State Trail Blazer Archive

Morehead State Trail Blazer published on December 16, 1930.

Certificate Of Death: Walker, George W., Jr., Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for George W. Walker, Jr., age 47. Handwritten notes on back.

Tomahawk, December 16, 1930, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

The Ursinus Weekly, December 15, 1930, Stanley Omwake, James John Herron, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"Disraeli" is presented by Curtain Club • String ensemble performing capably • Kichline resigns post as football coach • Dr. J. N. Hunsberger addresses Biology Club • Princeton downs Bears in initial court tilt • Varsity hockey team enjoyed successful season • Noted educator addresses WSGA mass meeting • Student councils sponsor annual Christmas dance • Heavier men fill out wrestling squad • Music Club to present Mendelssohn's "Athalie" • Men's Debating Club holds interesting meeting • Arabian speaks on Palestine question • Committee to study activities budget • YM-YW meeting • Editorial comment: More about the honor system • …

Certificate Of Death: Robinson, Fannie, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Fannie Robinson, age not stated. Handwritten notes on back.

Certificate Of Death: Belton, Infant, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida Death certificate for infant Zack Belton, age 10 hours. Handwritten notes on back.