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Program: Memphis Civic Ballet, 1960

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Program of performances by the Memphis Civic Ballet of "Allegro Veneziana", "Astromythos", "Pas de Trois from Swan Lake Act I" and "Estampas" at Memphis State University, Memphis, Tennessee, on March 24-26, 1960.

Program: Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble, Memphis, 1963

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Program of a performance by the Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble at the Auditorium, Memphis, Tennessee, on November 9, 1963.

Program: Mantovani And His Concert Orchestra, Memphis, 1965

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Program of a performance by Mantovani and his Concert Orchestra at the Auditorium, Memphis, Tennessee, on November 4, 1965.

Program: Memphis Symphony Orchestra, 1966

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Program of performances by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra conducted by Vincent de Frank of "Messiah" at the Auditorium, Memphis, Tennessee, on December 11 and 13, 1966.

Program: Dorothy Stickney In A Lovely Light, Memphis, 1959

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Program of a performance by Dorothy Stickney of "A Lovely Light", a Portrait of poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, at the Goodwyn Institute, Memphis, Tennessee, on November 6, 1959.

Program: Look Homeward, Angel, Memphis, 1960

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Program of performances by Miriam Hopkins and cast of the play "Look Homeward, Angel" at the Auditorium, Memphis, Tennessee, on March 30-April 1, 1960.

Program: Don Juan In Hell, Memphis, 1960

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Program of the play "Don Juan in Hell", adapted from Shaw's "Man and Superman", directed by George Touliatos at the Front St. Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee, in January 1960.

Program: The Caine Mutiny Court Martial, Memphis, 1960

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Program of "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial" directed by George Touliatos at the Front St. Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee, in August 1960.

Program: Guys & Dolls, Memphis, 1959

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Program of the musical "Guys & Dolls" directed by George Touliatos at the Front St. Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee, in July 1959.

Invitation: Greenhouse Party, Memphis, 1955

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Invitation to the 12th annual Greenhouse party for readers and contributors to "Paul Flowers' Greenhouse" column in the Commercial Appeal, held at the Hotel Chisca, Memphis, Tennessee, on November 12, 1955.

Paul Flowers Drawing, 1950

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Pencil, ink, and watercolor drawing of Paul Flowers by artist Betty Jo Godwin, 1950.

Paul Flowers Cartoon, 1968

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Cartoon of the Memphis, Tennessee, Commercial Appeal columnist Paul Flowers by Charles Tuthill, used with Flowers' "Greenhouse" column on page 6 of the January 18, 1968, edition.

Program: Mister Roberts, Memphis, 1960

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Program of the play "Mister Roberts" directed by George Touliatos at the Front St. Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee, in September 1960.

Letter: Ogden Nash To Paul Flowers, 1957

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Letter written by poet Frederic Ogden Nash (1902 -1971), New York, to Memphis Commercial Appeal book reviewer and columnist Paul Flowers, dated June 12, 1957, thanking Flowers for his "galumptious" review. Nash published his collection titled You Can't Get There from Here in 1957.

Program: Walter Chandler Testimonial Dinner, Memphis, 1946

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Program of the testimonial dinner honoring retiring Mayor Walter Chandler held at the Hotel Peabody, Memphis, Tennessee, on September 1, 1946. The program is inscribed to Paul Flowers: "To the best of all Greenhouse Keepers Paul Flowers, from one who enjoys it daily. Walter Chandler"

Program: Beale Street Mayor Matthew Thornton, Memphis, 1956

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Program honoring "Mayor of Beale Street" Matthew Thornton, Sr. at East Trigg Baptist Church, Memphis, Tennessee, on July 1, 1956. Paul Flowers was among those who offered testimonials.

Thornton, a leader of the Black community and musician who performed with W.C. Handy, had won the title in a contest organized by the Memphis World newspaper in 1938 and held it until his death aged 90 in 1963.

Speech: Walter Chandler At Greater Memphis State, Inc., 1956

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Pamphlet containing an address given by Memphis attorney and former mayor Walter Chandler to the 5th annual meeting of Greater Memphis State, Inc., on November 14, 1956. In his speech, Chandler urged more support for Memphis State College by the Tennessee Legislature but suggested the rivalry and inequality between the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and MSC could be eliminated by having the two campuses operate under the University of Tennessee umbrella.

Railroad Tax Warrant, Gibson County, 1856

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Gibson County, Tennessee, tax warrant for the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company for $20 issued at Trenton on October 28, 1856.

Article: The Good Old Days By Paul Flowers, 1951

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Article titled "The Good Old Days - Seeds of Progress" by Paul Flowers published in The Polled Hereford World Magazine (pp.18-19), Memphis, Tennessee, in the June 1951 issue.

Reply To The Bonnie Blue Flag Song Sheet

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An undated sheet with lyrics titled "Reply to the Bonnie Blue Flag" and claimed to be "composed by a Federal officer while a prisoner", was published by the pro-Unionist Memphis Bulletin newspaper during the Civil War.

"The Bonnie Blue Flag" was a marching song promoting the Confederate cause written in 1861.

Transcription: Interview With W.C. Handy, 1954

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Transcription of an interview with composer and musician W.C. Handy by Paul Flowers, with George Lee, Ed Langford, and Matthew Thornton, at the Thirty Club on Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee, on December 1, 1954. A recording is available which is a copy of the original held by the Memphis Public Library.

Program: The Gentle People, Memphis, 1949

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Vol. 18:2 of The Memphis Little Theatre News, November 1949, promoting the theater's production of "The Gentle People" by Irwin Shaw. Paul Flowers had a starring role in the play.

Memphis State College Training School Commencement Program, 1954

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Program of the commencement exercises of the Memphis State College Training School, Memphis, Tennessee, held on June 3, 1954. Paul Flowers' son Frank was one of the graduates.

The Greenhouse, Vol. 1, 1944

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Vol. 1 of The Greenhouse, a compilation of items from Memphis Commercial Appeal columnist Paul Flowers' columns for 1944. The content includes some of Flowers' columns but also verses contributed by readers.

Yank Talk, Paris, 1919

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32-page booklet titled "Yank Talk: A Review of A.E.F. Humor - Trench and Billet" printed in Paris, France, by Paul Dupont in 1919. It was produced for the servicemen of the American Expeditionary Force reflecting the humor expressed in regimental and unit publications. Though priced at one franc, a stamp on the cover notes that this copy was a gift of the American people through the American Red Cross.

Map: Memphis, Tennessee, 1955

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“Memphis, Map and Visitors Guide", published by Graphic Publications for the Memphis Chamber of Commerce, Memphis, Tennessee, in 1955.

Map: Memphis, Tennessee, 1954

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“Graphic’s 1954 Edition Map of the City of Memphis” published by Graphic Publications, Memphis, Tennessee, and printed for Alamo Plaza Hotel Courts, 2862 Summer Avenue, Memphis.

Map: Memphis, Tennessee, Circa 1960

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Map of Memphis, Tennessee, published by Graphic Publications and distributed by Bluff News, Memphis,  circa 1960.

Memphis City Beautiful Commission Christmas Lighting Contest, Negro Division, Letter, 1956

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The City Beautiful Commission of Memphis, Tennessee, organized annual Christmas Lighting Contests for residents, and, reflective of the segregated city, in the 1950s these were divided into a Negro Division and a White Division. A copy of the letter sent to Black Memphians in 1956 is included, along with the letter sent to white Memphians in 1957, and the 1956 rules for the White Division.

Memphis Election Verses, 1927

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Verses composed in support of Memphis, Tennessee, mayoral candidate Watkins Overton, and his running mate Clifford Davis, in 1927. Backed by "Boss" Edward H. Crump, the Overton-Davis ticket was successful, defeating Rowlett Paine.