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[News Script: King]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story. This story aired at 10:00pm.
Date: April 4, 1969, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Country Funeral up on the Hill]

Description: Photograph of neighbors gathering at a Country Funeral on the Hills of Tennessee. Joe Clark, HBSS, wanted to capture his memories of living in the Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. One of the memories were of his time in Tennessee are these funerals that everyone attended and to support the family. The word "Cemetary" [sic] is written on the envelope containing the negative.
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Mountain Funeral]

Description: Photograph of a funeral ceremony in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. Pallbearers can be seen carrying a coffin in the right of the image, while a crowd of others watch on the left. Several small buildings can be seen in the background. Narrative by Junebug Clark: Additional photos and information can be found in the pdf document "Joe Clark HBSS LIFE Magazine Photos" page 10. June 10, 1940 Life Magazine. Pages 104-106, 109. Life Goes to a Mountain Funeral. Mrs. Elizabeth O’Dell is buried deep in the h… more
Date: 1940
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Coretta King obit]

Description: Video footage from the NBC 5 television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: January 31, 2006, 12:00 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Obituary for J.K. "Tobe" Dodd, November 30, 1905]

Description: Obituary for J. K. "Tobe" Dodd. Dodd passed away on Thursday, November 30, 1905 at the age of sixty-five at his home on the Dobbins Pike in Gallatin, Tennessee. According to the obituary, Dodd died due to a "general breakdown and softening of the brain." Dodd was a Confederate Lieutenant in Company D of the Second Tennessee Cavalry, and was later Sheriff of Sumner County, Tennessee.
Date: November 30, 1905
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letters from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, September 14-18, 1889]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Henry S. Moore and addressed to Charles, who was in Gallatin at the time. In this letter, Henry updates the Moore family on the goings-on in Collin County and the news includes: weather updates and how the rains have raised the water levels around the county, news about the Choctaw bridge, a dialogue about Gross mowing the yard and the sprouting of the cotton seed, a discussion concerning the Roland P.O. Box, details on a c… more
Date: {1889-09-14..1889-09-15,1889-09-17..1889-09-18}
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, July 29-30, 1898]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Moore informs Linnet about the goings-on in Collin County. The news includes: a confirmation on the receipt of Linnet's card, an update about Anderson who fell down Chandler's well, a discussion about the Rutledge burial of one of their three sons, news about Jack Kelly's death, community news, agricultural updates, a dialogue about correspondences received,… more
Date: July 29, 1898
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Elizabeth Franklin to the Moore family, January 10, 1901]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Elizabeth "Bettie" Franklin and is addressed to the Moore family. In the letter, Franklin informs the Moore family that Matilda Dodd has passed way from pneumonia. She discusses the time period right before Dodd passed and describes how the family worked very hard to keep her well with visits from the Doctor and with medicine. The family realized she would not get well and all they could do was keep her comfortable tile she… more
Date: January 10, 1901
Creator: Franklin, Elizabeth
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Death Notice for A. R. Franklin]

Description: Notice regarding the death of A. R. Franklin, who died November 23, 1906. The funeral was held November 24th at the grave side, officiated by Rev. R. M. DuBose; he was buried at Gallatin Cemetery in Gallatin, Tennessee. The notice also includes the list of pall bearers.
Date: November 24, 1906
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Ann Moore, January 20, 1907]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Sally Thornhill to Mary Ann Moore and family. In this letter, Thornhill informs Moore of the goings-on in Goodlettsville,, TN. The news includes: a confirmation about receiving word on Abe Franklin's passing, an account of how Mr. Thornhill passed, an update on the health of family members, details about Mr. Thornhill's family who visited his grave, a discussion about Bertha and the school fund, a dialogue about Tom Jackson… more
Date: January 20, 1907
Creator: Thornhill, Sally
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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The Hillbilly Snapshooter

Description: Video of an interview with photographer Joe Clark, known as the "Hillbilly Snapshooter." The video appears to have been produced by a Detroit news station, possibly WJBK, although there is no identifying information. Clark is known for his images of his native Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. Many images of rural life in Tennessee taken by Clark are featured throughout the interview with instrumental music, including a surf-rock interpretation of a traditional song, played as accompaniment.
Date: 1961
Duration: 28 minutes 55 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Mountain Funeral: Viewing]

Description: Photograph of mourners viewing the body. In the image, woman are crying as the look inside the open casket, one woman is weeping holding a baby. Behind them are more people crying with large windows showing large tree covered hills outside.
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Mountain Funeral: The Viewing]

Description: Photography of a mountain funeral. In the image, a large group of people stand side by side inside a small room for a funeral viewing. Everyone is dressed in church attire and are looking at something to the right of the camera.
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Mountain Funeral: Preachers (copy)]

Description: Photograph of Ewing Spradling and Sila Howerton, two preachers who conducted the mountain funeral at Howard Quarter. In the image, Spradling holds the bible facing the camera and Howerton holds his hands at his sides. Both are dressed in sports coats and hats.
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Mountain Funeral: Reverend Gives Sermon]

Description: Photograph of the reverend giving his sermon during a funeral. In the image the reverend is speaking to the group of funeral mourners with his arm raised standing on stage behind the flower covered casket. Two men sit to the right of the reverend on stage.
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Mountain Funeral: Moving the Casket]

Description: Photograph of the casket being carried to its final burial place. In the image the group of mourners stand to the side as the pallbearers carry the casket to where the reverends are standing. Small wooden houses and tress can be seen going up the large hill.
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Mountain Funeral: Gathering]

Description: Photograph of funeral mourners sitting together. In the image the group of women are sitting in a circle insider a room with a fireplace and decorated with calendars and other miscellaneous items.
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Mountain Funeral: Checking the Casket]

Description: Photograph of a man checking the casket after it's been lowered into the ground. In the image, a man is standing on the casket inside the hole while two stand ready to help him out. The mourners are surrounding the casket either watching the man inside the hole or looking at the camera.
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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