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Jackson Proffitt and family, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park Stands beside house; other family members in background,Proffitt, Jackson, III-P-18229

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Jim and Caroline Walker Shelton's family standing by large chestnut tree below Tremont Falls, circa 1920 Great Smoky Mountains National Park Jim and Caroline Walker Shelton's family standing by large chestnut tree below Tremont Falls. This tree was felled by Jim Shelton. Woman on left is Caroline Walker Shelton.Shelton Family, III-P-4266, History - Mountain People

Circa 1920

John Gull' Tipton Family, Jonathan Absolm Tipton operated Cable Mill for a time during the 1940's and 1950's, 1930 Great Smoky Mountains National Park Original Captions: Jonathan Absolm John Gull" Tipton operated Cable Mill for a time during the 1940's and 1950's. John "Gull" Tipton Family; II-P-17101.Jonathan Absolm "John Gull" Tipton operated Cable Mill for a time during the 1940's and 1950's.",John Gull" Tipton Family", II-P-17101

1930

Large gathering posing for photograph Kings Mountain National Military Park; National Park Service Vickie Revels, YCC leader, Mark Woods, Ranger, Chris Schofield at gathering

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1985

Leannah Lawson and her first husband Fate Chambers with his sons Jesse and Walter, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Original Captions: Leannah Lawson and her first husband Fate Chambers with his son Jesse & Walter. (Mr. Chambers died in 1910); Chambers, Lafayette (Fate) & Family; III-P-17491.Leannah Lawson and her first husband Fate Chambers with his son Jesse & Walter. (Mr. Chambers died in 1910), Chambers, Lafayette (Fate) & Family, III-P-17491

Legal document listing births, deaths, and marriages in the Wager and Jacobs families, August 8 1793 [Recto] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Elizabeth Jacobs, deposition, 1793. Confirms the birth of Sarah, the marriage of Sarah to John Wager, birth of John Jr. Elizabeth Jacobs is the sister of Robert Harper. She was married to Joseph until widowed and then married a Jacobs in 1753. Cross reference hafe 216438 where John Wager Sr suggests to John Jr to get confirmation that he is son of Sarah and heir to property that once belonged to Robert Harper.

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Legal document listing births, deaths, and marriages in the Wager and Jacobs families, August 8 1793 [Verso] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Elizabeth Jacobs, deposition, 1793. Confirms the birth of Sarah, the marriage of Sarah to John Wager, birth of John Jr. Elizabeth Jacobs is the sister of Robert Harper. She was married to Joseph until widowed and then married a Jacobs in 1753. Cross reference hafe 216438 where John Wager Sr suggests to John Jr to get confirmation that he is son of Sarah and heir to property that once belonged to Robert Harper.

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Letter, 1790 July 17, John Wager (Harpers Ferry VA) to John Wager Junior (Philadelphia PA), page 1 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Two (2) page letter dated July 17, 1790, to John Wager Jr from John Wager Sr. this letter outlines the fact that John Jr is heir to upwards of 300 acres of land formerly belonging to Robert Harper. John Jr has to prove Sara Harper was his mother and she is the daughter of Joseph Harper. Cross reference to Elizabeth Jacobs deposition (hafe 216440).

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Letter, 1790 July 17, John Wager (Harpers Ferry VA) to John Wager Junior (Philadelphia PA), page 2 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Two (2) page letter dated July 17, 1790, to John Wager Jr from John Wager Sr. this letter outlines the fact that John Jr is heir to upwards of 300 acres of land formerly belonging to Robert Harper. John Jr has to prove Sara Harper was his mother and she is the daughter of Joseph Harper. Cross reference to Elizabeth Jacobs deposition (hafe 216440).

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Letter, 1790 July 17, John Wager (Harpers Ferry VA) to John Wager Junior (Philadelphia PA), page 3 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Two (2) page letter dated July 17, 1790, to John Wager Jr from John Wager Sr. this letter outlines the fact that John Jr is heir to upwards of 300 acres of land formerly belonging to Robert Harper. John Jr has to prove Sara Harper was his mother and she is the daughter of Joseph Harper. Cross reference to Elizabeth Jacobs deposition (hafe 216440).

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Letter, 1790 July 17, John Wager (Harpers Ferry VA) to John Wager Junior (Philadelphia PA), page 4 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Two (2) page letter dated July 17, 1790, to John Wager Jr from John Wager Sr. this letter outlines the fact that John Jr is heir to upwards of 300 acres of land formerly belonging to Robert Harper. John Jr has to prove Sara Harper was his mother and she is the daughter of Joseph Harper. Cross reference to Elizabeth Jacobs deposition (hafe 216440).

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Letter, 1791 April 4, John Wager (Harpers Ferry) to John Wager Junior (Philadelphia PA) [Recto] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Letter dated April 4th, 1791 to John Wager Jr. living at Mr. Phillip Wager's store in Second St. near Race St. in Philadelphia, Pa from John Wager Sr. in Harpers Ferry.

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Letter, 1791 April 4, John Wager (Harpers Ferry) to John Wager Junior (Philadelphia PA) [Verso] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Letter dated April 4th, 1791 to John Wager Jr. living at Mr. Phillip Wager's store in Second St. near Race St. in Philadelphia, Pa from John Wager Sr. in Harpers Ferry.

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Letter, 1871 July 29, Ellen Avis (Harpers Ferry) to Mr. A, Denver (Washington DC), page 1 and 3 [recto] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Ellen Avis writing about family lineage

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Letter, 1871 July 29, Ellen Avis (Harpers Ferry) to Mr. A, Denver (Washington DC), page 2 and 4 [verso] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Letter from Ellen Avis, Harpers Ferry to Mr. A. Denver, Washington, D.C., dated July 29, 1871.

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Letter, 1871 May 22, Ellen Aris (Harpers Ferry) to Virginia Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Letter from Ellen Avis, Harpers Ferry to "Virginia", dated May 22, 1871.

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Letter, 1871 May 22, Ellen Aris (Harpers Ferry) to Virginia Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Ellen Aris writing about her uncle Robert's land and other family members

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Mack McCarter family, working on baskets on porch of house, sister with goiter, 1930 Great Smoky Mountains National Park Original Captions: Working on baskets on porch of house. From left, Sister w/ goiter, son in background, Mrs. McCarter, and Mack. ; Mack McCarter Family; III-P-18137.Working on baskets on porch of house. From left, Sister w/ goiter, son in background, Mrs. McCarter, and Mack.Mack McCarter Family, III-P-18137

1930

Man, standing in rear of wooden homestead with stone chimney Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Mary Payne and family, Pinnacle Fork, North Carolina, 1916 Great Smoky Mountains National Park Mary Payne and Family, Pinnacle Fork, N.C. 1916? (Jim Shelton's sister)

1916

Mayme McCaulley Tipton, wife of Royal Tipton, holds daughter Juanita Rowena Tipton, circa 1927 Great Smoky Mountains National Park Original Captions: Mayme McC. Tipton, wife of Royal Tipton, holds daughter Juanita Rowena Tipton. Tipton, Mayme McCaulley; III-P-17086.Mayme McC. Tipton, wife of Royal Tipton, holds daughter Juanita Rowena Tipton.Tipton, Mayme McCaulley, III-P-17086

Circa 1927

McCauley family visiting old log house, Cades Cove, Tennessee, 1942 Great Smoky Mountains National Park McCauley family visits site of old log house, 1942,McCauley Log House Cades Cove, III-B-17476

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1942

Members of the Bigmeat family are well known for their work in clay, Robert Bigmeat place, Wright's Creek, circa 1940 Great Smoky Mountains National Park Members of the Bigmeat family are well known for their work in clay. Tiny (center) and Lizzie (right) identified by Fred Bradley. Child in chair is Patsy Bigmeat Brown identified by Betty Dupree. Robert Bigmeat Place; Wright's Creek; III-I-Gen-16324, History - Indians - People, etc.

Circa 1940

Members of the Hicks family near Little Pigeon River at family's summer cottage, 1920's Great Smoky Mountains National Park Original Captions: Members of the Hicks family near Little Pigeon River at family's summer cottage. (Site of Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail ; Hicks Family; III-P-18206.Members of the Hicks family near Little Pigeon River at family's summer cottage. (Site of Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail, Hicks Family, III-P-18206

Circa 1925

Members of the Hicks family post before porch of summer cottage on Little Pigeon River, 1920's Great Smoky Mountains National Park Original Captions: Members of family post before porch of summer cottage on Little Pigeon River. (near site of 1995 sugarlands Valley Nature Trail ; Hicks Family; III-P-18207.Members of family post before porch of summer cottage on Little Pigeon River. (near site of 1995 sugarlands Valley Nature Trail, Hicks Family, III-P-18207

Circa 1925

Minnesota flag presented by Katherine Pearson, Andersonville National Historic Site, Georgia Andersonville National Historic Site Minnesota Flag Presented by Katherine Pearson, North Mankato, MN for DAV and Aux; 5x7, Visitors

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Mirandy Bradshaw with family, Pinnacle Fork, North Carolina, 1916 Great Smoky Mountains National Park Mirandy Bradshaw and family, Pinnacle Fork, NC. 1916? (Jim Shelton's half-sister)

1916

Moll Stinnett and some of her children, Dora, Sallie, Millie, Lillie, Hobbie, Joe, circa 1910 Great Smoky Mountains National Park Original Captions: Moll Stinnett and some of her children. Dora; Sallie; Millie; Lillie; Hobbie; Joe. Moll Stinnett was Black Bill Walker's second common law wife. She had 12 children by Black Bill Walker. Dresses and dolls were brought to the children by... Moll Stinnett; III-P-16551, History - Mountain People .Moll Stinnett and some of her children. Dora; Sallie; Millie; Lillie; Hobbie; Joe. Moll Stinnett was Black Bill Walker's second common law wife. She had 12 children by Black Bill Walker. Dresses and dolls were brought to the children by...Moll Stinnett, III-P-16551, History - Mountain People

Circa 1910

Molly Runningwolf and members of her family on Straight Fork, Swain County Great Smoky Mountains National Park Original Captions: Molly Runningwolf and members of her family on Straight fork, Swain Co. Runningwolf Family; III-I-Gen-17322.Molly Runningwolf and members of her family on Straight fork, Swain Co.Runningwolf Family, III-I-Gen-17322

1936-03-17

Monument from South with Family of Four Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

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1958

Monument from Southeast Corner with Family Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

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1958

Monument from Southeast with Family Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

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1958

Monument from Southeast with Family Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

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1958

Mountain Couple, circa 1937 Great Smoky Mountains National Park Mountain Couple, III-P-4507, History - Mountain People

Circa 1937

Mountain people, Mr. & Mrs. Barton, Mrs. Duffield, and two boys sitting and standing on rocks, circa 1920 Great Smoky Mountains National Park Mr. & Mrs. Barton, Mrs. Duffield, and two boys sitting and standing on rocks. ; Mountain People; III-P-16340, History - Mountain People .

Circa 1920

Mr. and Mrs. Tilman Ownby and family. Dudley Creek. Tilman Ownsy Family, circa 1930 Great Smoky Mountains National Park Mr. and Mrs. Tilman Ownby and family. Dudley Creek.Tilman Ownsy Family, III-P-4277, History - Mountain People

Circa 1930

Mrs. Debbie Mathis, age 80, with some of her children and grandchildren, Mingus Creek, North Carolina Great Smoky Mountains National Park Mrs. Debbie Mathis, age 80, with some of her children and grandchildren.Mathis, Mrs. Debbie; Mingus Creek, NC, III-P-4509, History - Mountain People

1938-08-23

Mrs. Frank Webster Sr. (Cora) with mother, Mrs. Lillian Davis, and daughter Lillian at Appalachian Club, 1923 Great Smoky Mountains National Park Original Captions: Mrs. Frank Webster, Sr. (Cora) with mother, Mrs. Lillian Davis, and daughter Lillian at Appalachian Club; Mr. Webster rented a cottage. This family did not belong to the Appalachian Club. Appalachian Club; III-L-17809-a.Mrs. Frank Webster, Sr. (Cora) with mother, Mrs. Lillian Davis, and daughter Lillian at Appalachian Club; Mr. Webster rented a cottage. This family did not belong to the Appalachian Club. Appalachian Club, III-L-17809-a

1923

Mrs. Lillian Davis on porch of Lafalittle cottage at Elkmont with her grandchildren Lillian Webster and Frank Webster Jr., Appalachian Club, 1923 Great Smoky Mountains National Park Original Captions: Mrs. Lillian Davis on porch of Lafalittle cottage at Elkmont with her grandchildren Lillian Webster and Frank Webster, Jr. Appalachian Club; III-L-17805.Mrs. Lillian Davis on porch of Lafalittle cottage at Elkmont with her grandchildren Lillian Webster and Frank Webster, Jr.Appalachian Club, III-L-17805

1923

Mrs. Lillian Devis on porch of Lafalittle cottage at Elkmont with her grandchildren Frank Webster Jr. and Lillian Webster, Appalachian Club cottage, 1923 Great Smoky Mountains National Park Original Captions: Mrs. Lillian Devis on porch of Lafalittle" cottage at Elkmont with her grandchildren Frank Webster Jr. and Lillian webster. Appalachian Club Cottage; III-L-17804.Mrs. Lillian Devis on porch of "Lafalittle" cottage at Elkmont with her grandchildren Frank Webster Jr. and Lillian webster.",Appalachian Club Cottage, III-L-17804

1923

Nancy Elizabeth Reagan Abbott and Husband with son William P. Abbott Great Smoky Mountains National Park Nancy was daughter of Richard Reason Reagan. See III-P-17373 Abbott holds their youngest son William P. Abbott. Abbott, Nancy Elizabeth Reagan, III-P-17374

1884-02-03

Olmsted Park System, Jamaica Pond Boathouse, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts: Planning for Preservation of the Boathouse Roof Clemson University Libraries Call number: i70.12/2: j22.

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1979

POW donation box, Andersonville National Historic Site, Georgia Andersonville National Historic Site

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POW families, Andersonville National Historic Site, Georgia Andersonville National Historic Site Alan Marsh (R), Amanda Rhodes, (far left: Inie and Bob Windham), POW Families; 4x6

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1995-05-11

Palmer family posing for photo next to wood fence surrounding house, Cataloochee, North Carolina Great Smoky Mountains National Park Members of the family stand just outside the fence in front of the house. Picture taken from up on the hill. ,Palmer House, II-B-(5)-17853

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Photographs depicting Flamingo (East Cape, Cape Sable), 1932. From Photographs : series 50.; The Roberts family lived at Flamingo from 1901 to 1947.

1932

Photographs of Leatherwood couples for three generations Great Smoky Mountains National Park Three Generations of Leatherwoods, III-P-17990

Picnic with park employees, families, and retirees at Twin Creeks for National Park Service Director William Mott Junior's visit to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 1987 Great Smoky Mountains National Park NPS Director William Penn Mott, Jr. visited GRSM April 29 and 30, 1987. Mr. Mott was introduced to park employees, families, and retirees at a picnic at Twin Creeks on the evening of April 29. Supt. Randall Pope looks on while asst. supt. Dave Mihalic cuts the cake, and Sec. Mott speaks to young girl.Mott Visit, IV-P-17430

1987-04-29

Picture of Todd Keepfer, polio victim, and his family, Sugarlands Visitor Center, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, 1964 Great Smoky Mountains National Park Todd Keepfer (polio victim) and family, made in Chief Ranger's office, from polaroid, on their visit to the office.Todd Keepfer Family, IV-P-6835, Miscellaneous - Personnel