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Public Hanging; 3000 People in Crowd Witness Last Public Hanging

Copy negative of two pictures concerning the last public hanging for rape in Owensboro, Kentucky. The first is of a group of men on a hanging platform where a man has just been hanged, with a very large crowd in the background. The second is a picture of just the crowd with buildings in the background. There is a descriptive typed note under the bottom picture.

Date: unknown

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of J. M. and Malinda Zachary]

Photograph of J. M. Zachary and his wife Malinda Jane Zachary. Text on the back says "One Dozen Diamond Gems...J M Zachary (1840-1917) - Malinda Jane (Selby) Zachary (1844-1887) Comanche Co., Texas Father & Mother of Laura Ann Zachary McCasland...Barney McCasland about 90 years later- 11-27-56."

Date: unknown

Creator: The Premier Studio

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Gilbert Dove shaves for his wedding(2)]

Photograph of Gilbert Dove shaving in front of a mirror before his wedding to Hazel Petrey. Printed on the matte is text that reads, "Gilbert shaves before the wedding". This mounted print is from a book entitled, "Country 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, HSSS book “Country Wedding" published in 1974. Additionall… more

Date: June 15, 1941

Creator: Clark, Joe

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Hazel Petrey sweeps the altar(1)]

Photograph of Hazel Petrey sweeping the Sunny View Methodist Church after decorating for her wedding. The caption for the photo reads, "With the decorations done, Hazel sweeps up." This mounted print is from a book entitled, "Country 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, HSSS book “ Country Wedding published in 1974. A… more

Date: 1941

Creator: Clark, Joe

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Bride and groom on their way 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. The words "...and up the main road to the church" are written on the matte. This mounted print is from a book entitled, "Country 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 s… more

Date: June 15, 1941

Creator: Clark, Joe

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Gilbert Dove dresses for his wedding(1)]

Photograph of Gilbert Dove getting dressed on the day of his wedding to Hazel Petrey. This mounted print is from a book entitled, "Country 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, HSSS book “Country Wedding" published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All ar… more

Date: June 15, 1941

Creator: Clark, Joe

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Sunny View Methodist Church(1)]

Photograph of the Sunny View Methodist Church in Germany, Kentucky. The church sits atop a hill with a smaller building and fence visible in the foreground. This mounted print is from a book entitled, "Country 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, HSSS book “ Country Wedding published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo… more

Date: 1941

Creator: Clark, Joe

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Hazel Petrey cooking breakfast on her wedding day(2)]

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. There is text printed on the mat along the bottom of the photo. This mounted print is from a book entitled, "Country 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 … more

Date: June 15, 1941

Creator: Clark, Joe

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Happily ever after]

Photograph of a sign that reads, "...and They Lived Happily Ever After" in a decorative font. This matted image was the final in the Country Wedding series photographed by Joe Clark. 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, HSSS book “ Country Wedding published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in … more

Date: June 15, 1941

Creator: Clark, Joe

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Delivery of Tobacco Crop

Photograph of a load of tobacco being delivered in Henderson, Kentucky. Rows of covered wagons filled with tobacco product line the street.

Date: unknown

Partner: Witte Museum

[The Parker Place in Lexington]

Photograph of a red-brick Italian Villa-style house known as Parker Place. A sign in the front yard boasts the name and address. It was once the home of Robert Parker and Elizabeth Porter Parker. It is located at 511 West Short Street in Lexington, Kentucky.

Date: unknown

Creator: Willis, T. Bradford

Location: 38.050817 -84.500048

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Soldiers Carrying Bedrolls]

Photograph of Sgt. Vern M. Thomas, Private Lapre, Private Chavis, Private Gottschling, and Private Angelicola standing, and Privates Hernandez and Belleti kneeling. They wear helmets and carry bedrolls at Camp Campbell.

Date: 1943