Aunt Celia ProffittGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkPioneer museum mural.Ownby, Aunt Celia Proffitt; Widow of John Ownby; Mother of Ennis D. Ownby, III-P-9641, History - Mountain People
Portrait of Catherine Mersey Wager, circa 1860Harpers Ferry National Historical ParkThree-quarter view of Catherine Mersey Wager, daughter Oif Gerard Bond and Ellen Augusta Wager and wife (1867) of John Lawrence Shilling. Sitting in chair, in plaid dress with white collar, wearing earrings and broach. Straight dark hair parted in middle, pulled back. No case, inornately embossed brass binder and stiff brass cut-out mat over image and clear glass. See cat. #'s 13772, 13773, 13777.
Mary Sue Ogle receiving award, 1969Great Smoky Mountains National ParkAssistant Superintendent, M. Dave Beal, (left) presenting 10-year service emblem to Park Naturalist, Richard C. Zani (Mr. Beal had been here only five days),Mrs. mary Sue Ogle; (Mrs. Virgil E.), IV-P-15464, Miscellaneous - Personnel
Royal Palm Hammock(Funding) Electronic format produced as part of Reclaiming the Everglades, a collaborative project of the University of Miami, Florida International University, and the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, funded by the Library of Congress/Ameritech National Digital Library Program.
The Walker Sisters, Little Greenbrier, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkJim Shelton made this from a negative taken by an early photographer.The Walker Sisters; All 7 of them. III-P-9653, History - Mountain People
Old Timers' Day, Cades Cove, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSome just sit and renew old friendships.Old Timer's Day; Cades Cove, IV-U-Gen-16989, Miscellaneous - Use of Park -Miscellaneous use
Park ranger and visitors in canoeEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of woman in park uniform sitting on edge of canoe talking with visitors seated on wall; "Launching of Charlie Cypress".
Old Timers' Day, Cades Cove, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkThey bring their lunches and stay all day.Old Timer's Day; Cades Cove, IV-U-Gen-16988, Miscellaneous - Use of Park -Miscellaneous use
Park ranger showing woman exhibitEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up of Ranger Anne L. Bowes showing visitor an exhibit; 00 Sep 1964; "A park naturalist explains key to the bird of Anhinga Trail".
Clogging, Old Timers' Day, Cades Cove, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkCloggers at Old Timers Day.Old Timer's Day; Cades Cove, IV-U-Gen-16991, Miscellaneous - Use of Park -Miscellaneous use
Mary Ruth Cutshaw, receiving Special Act Award, 1969Great Smoky Mountains National ParkPresentation of Special Act Award to Mrs. Mary Ruth Cutshaw...Left to Right: Superintendent George W. Fry, Mrs. Cutshaw, John C. Thompson (Personnel Officer), Gerald E. Reed (general Supply Officer), Roger R. Miller Management Asst.),Mrs. Mary Ruth Cutshaw; (Mrs. Charles A.), IV-P-15468, Miscellaneous - Personnel
Portrait of Ruth Simms Moors, circa 1855Harpers Ferry National Historical ParkImage of seated woman, identified as Ruth Simms Moors, in hinged wood case covered with reddish-brown embossed paper-gilt trim on interior edges, two small brass hooks, red plush flower/leaf pattern liner on interior left, and plain red plush around image case. Content components are: ribbed brass binder, image, plain curved brass cut-out mat, clear glass cover.
Portrait of unknown woman, circa 1850Harpers Ferry National Historical ParkCased, medium size, woman seated, wearing a striped, long-sleeved dress, v-neckline with narrow lace edging, brooch at base of lace front, sleeves have trim giving shawl-like effect, her hair is parted in the center and pulled down tight over her ears and back. She is resting her right arm on a table- appears to have ring on one finger. Wood case is hinged, covered with leather-like material with gilt floral pattern on front and embossed sail-ship on back. Small brass hook on right side. Interior has dark purple, floral embossed velvet liner on left and right side has narrow, red velvet strip surrounding brass textured octagonal mat, image and glass. Dates 19th century.
Old Timers' Day, Cades Cove, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkTail-gate picnic at Old Timers' Day, Cades cove.Old Timer's Day; Cades Cove, IV-U-Gen-16987, Miscellaneous - Use of Park -Miscellaneous use
Woman showing school group around parkEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of woman in park uniform with binoculars showing a group of school children around park; "Student group, guide Ruth Medlin, Naturalist".
Embossed coverHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of man and woman sitting. Woman has on dark, long sleeve dress with white collar. Hair parted in middle with some sort of ornament attached to her hair on each side below ears. Man dressed in dark suit, light shirt and bow tie. He has one arm around woman's shoulders. Plate is in a black wood embossed case, with small brass latch on right side. Front portion has broken loose from binding and it has red lining on inside. Glass plate has thin, gold embossed framing over it.
Portrait of unidentified woman, circa 1850Harpers Ferry National Historical ParkMedium size, tintype of a woman in a dark, puffed long sleeved dress, with button front, trimming down bodice and dark collar with brooch in the center front. Her hair is parted in the center, pulled straight down and under, and back behind her ears. Embossed leather-like hinged wood case with brass hook on right edge. Interior has red, embossed velvet liner on left side, right side has a narrow, faded red velvet strip surrounding an ornate brass binder, tintype, curved brass cut-out mat and glass. Dates 19th century.
Old Timers' Day, Cades Cove, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkFamilies find part of their heritage at Old Timers Day.Old Timer's Day; Cades Cove, IV-U-Gen-16990, Miscellaneous - Use of Park -Miscellaneous use
Old Timers' Day, Cades Cove, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSpontaneous music at Old Timers' Day in Cades Cove.Old Timer's Day; Cades Cove, IV-U-Gen-16985, Miscellaneous - Use of Park -Miscellaneous use
Portrait of unknown womanHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkCased, and small. Woman in dark printed, long full sleeve dress with wide white collar and white cuffs. She is wearing a breastpin at front center of collar, and long earrings. Her hair is parted in the middle and pulled to either side to form a "bun" over each ear. Wood case is hinged and covered with a leather-like material, ornately embossed on front and back and has a small brass hook on the right edge. interior has a blue or black velvet lining on the left, embossed with a fruit and basket design. Right side has a narow strip covered with same material on the left, surrounding a rough textured brass binder, glass, and image. Dates 19th century.
Mrs. Lillian Davis on footbridge at Elkmont, Appalachian Club, 1923Great Smoky Mountains National ParkOriginal Captions: Mrs. Lillian Davis on foot bridge at Elkmont Mrs. Davis was mother-in-law to Frank Webster who rented the cottage during that summer. Appalachian Club; III-L-17806.Mrs. Lillian Davis on foot bridge at Elkmont Mrs. Davis was mother-in-law to Frank Webster who rented the cottage during that summer. Appalachian Club, III-L-17806
1923
Clogging, Old Timers' Day, Cades Cove, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkIs a man ever too old to clog?,Old Timer's Day; Cades Cove, IV-U-Gen-16992, Miscellaneous - Use of Park -Miscellaneous use
Cherokee woman weaving basket while small boy looks on, circa 1930Great Smoky Mountains National ParkOriginal Captions: Woman weaving basket while small boy loYESs on. On back, in Carlos Campbell's hand ...aking a basket...t the Cherokee Indian Fair. Print has been trimmed; Cherokee Woman making basket; III-I-18346.Woman weaving basket while small boy loYESs on. On back, in Carlos Campbell's hand ...aking a basket...t the Cherokee Indian Fair. Print has been trimmed,Cherokee Woman making basket, III-I-18346
Portrait of unknown womanHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkCased print of a woman in a dark dress, long sleeves, and white wide collar. She has her hands folded, ring on one finger, hair parted in the middle, with ribbons in the back. Print is in a small, hinged wooden case, covered with embossed leather-like material and a brass hook on the right edge. Interior left has red velvet lining with embossed, gilt metal frame, glass, gilt metal matte with oval, open center and the tintype. Dates between 1855 to 1880.
Seamstress working, tailor shop interior, 1973Harpers Ferry National Historical ParkTAILOR SHOP INTERIOR. Views shows Betsy Hunter and Sandra Viands working with, their hands and sewing machine making period clothing for the various Parks throughout.... Files. Original caption: Park: HFNHP. Negative No. NHF-3404-3406 = 8x10 glossy. See Classification No. Subject: TAILOR SHOP INTERIOR. Views shows Betsy Hunter and Sandra Viands working with their hands and sewing machine making period clothing for the various Parks throughout the service. Taken during the Old Time Christmas Weekend. Purpose: Files. Photographer and Companions: Edwin Fitzpatrick (contract) Jefferson Ave., Charles Town, W.Va. Date: 12/7/1973.
Teachers workshop, Environmental educationGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkGlenn Cardwell shows leaf litter to teachers while Don DeFoe and Dick Zani look on.Teachers Workshop; Environmental Education, IV-U-Ed-16101, Miscellaneous - Use of Park - Environment Education
Portrait of unknown woman, seatedHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkCased print of a young woman, seated, wearing a light color dress, buttoned down the front, string-tie at neckline and long sleeves. Hair parted in middle and looped under ears. Her right arm is resting on a table and left folded at waist with draw-string purse over wrist. Case is hinged wood covered with leather-like material embossed on fromt and back with urn and leafy pattern, and has two small brass hooks on right edge. Interior has a red velvet lining with an ambossed pattern on the left. Right side has narrow red velvet covered framing enclosing narrow, embossed gilt metal frame, glass, stamped gilt metal matte with curved open image area and the print. Top surface of both sides has a gilt chain-like decoration. dates between 1845 to 1860.
Inside cover, embossed liningHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of man and woman sitting. Woman has on dark, long sleeve dress with white collar. Hair parted in middle with some sort of ornament attached to her hair on each side below ears. Man dressed in dark suit, light shirt and bow tie. He has one arm around woman's shoulders. Plate is in a black wood embossed case, with small brass latch on right side. Front portion has broken loose from binding and it has red lining on inside. Glass plate has thin, gold embossed framing over it.
Catherine Caylor, Cades Cove Visitor Center, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkCatherine Caylor, Natural History Assoc. employee at Cades Cove Visitor Center. Photo taken for use in Natural History Assoc. Annual Report, Sept. 1979.Catherine Caylor, IV-P-16252, Miscellaneous - Personnel
Portrait of unidentified woman, seated with hands folded in lap, circa 1855Harpers Ferry National Historical ParkImage of woman, seated, hands folded in lap, in hinged wood case covered with brown embossed paper, small brass hook fastener, red plush floral/leaf pattern liner on interior left, and plain red plushg trim around image case. Content components are: ornate brass binder, image, ornate brass oval cut-out mat, clear glass cover.
Portrait of woman wearing cape and bonnetHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkCased print of a woman in a dark dress, cape, gloves and bonnet. Bonnet and cape appear to have black satin ribbon trimming. Woman has her hair parted in the center and pink tinted cheeks. Case is hinged, wood, covered with a reddish-brown leather-like material embossed with a floral pattern on the front and a small metal hook on the right edge. Interior left has a red velvet lining, embossed with name and address of gallery. Right side has a narrow, red velvet framing enclosing an embossed gilt metal frame, glass, gilt metal matte with open oval center and the print. Dates between 1845 to 1860. marks: interior left side embossed "root's/gallery/140/chestnut st./philad.a"
Portrait of unknown womanHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkCased, medium size, and shows a woman dressed in gray, long-sleeve dress with a "v" shape bodice or shawl. Her hair is parted in the middle and pulled straight down and behind her ears. Her left arm is resting on a table and the right is across her lap. Wood case is hinged and covered with an embossed, leather-like material. Right side has a small brass hook. Interior has an embossed, red velvet liner on the left, and the right has a narrow red velvet covered strip surrounding an ornately embossed brass binder, brass cut-out mat, and glass cover. Dates 19th century.
Portrait of unidentified woman wearing a brooch, seatedHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of woman sitting in a dark taffeta (?) long sleeve dress, light lace collar with broach in front. Hair is parted in middle and covers her ears and then pulled to back. Plate is in a black wood, embossed case with small brass latch on right side. Front portion is partially intact and case has red lining on inside. Plate has thin, gold metal embossed framing over it.
Seamstress working at sewing machine, tailor shop interior, 1973Harpers Ferry National Historical ParkTAILOR SHOP INTERIOR. Views shows Betsy Hunter and Sandra Viands working with, their hands and sewing machine making period clothing for the various Parks throughout.... Files. Original caption: Park: HFNHP. Negative No. NHF-3404-3406 = 8x10 glossy. See Classification No. Subject: TAILOR SHOP INTERIOR. Views shows Betsy Hunter and Sandra Viands working with their hands and sewing machine making period clothing for the various Parks throughout the service. Taken during the Old Time Christmas Weekend. Purpose: Files. Photographer and Companions: Edwin Fitzpatrick (contract) Jefferson Ave., Charles Town, W.Va. Date: 12/7/1973.
Portrait of unidentified man and womanHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of man and woman sitting. Woman has on dark, long sleeve dress with white collar. Hair parted in middle with some sort of ornament attached to her hair on each side below ears. Man dressed in dark suit, light shirt and bow tie. He has one arm around woman's shoulders. Plate is in a black wood embossed case, with small brass latch on right side. Front portion has broken loose from binding and it has red lining on inside. Glass plate has thin, gold embossed framing over it.
Embroidery work, Old Timers' Day, Cades Cove, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkBetty Wauer, wife of Asst. Supt. RM and Sci, brought her embroidery work.Old Timer's Day; Cades Cove, IV-U-Gen-16994, Miscellaneous - Use of Park -Miscellaneous use
Portrait of Pamelia Jackson Cook, wife of Atwaler Cook, Jr., circa 1855Harpers Ferry National Historical ParkImage of woman, identified as Pamelia Jackson Cook, wife of Atwaler Cook, Jr. , her cheeks are tinted and she is seated. In hinged wood case covered with textured paper, brass push-in fastener, red plush scroll pattern liner on interior left, and plain red plush trim around image binder. Content components are: ornate brass binder, image, ornate brass oval cut-out mat, and clear glass.
Portrait of unidentified woman, seated, with one hand near ear, circa 1855Harpers Ferry National Historical ParkImage of unidentified woman, seated, left elbow on books and hand by ear, other hand resting in front of waist; in hinged wood case covered with reddish-brown paper embossed with floral design, 2 small brass hook fasteners, red plush liner with floral pattern on interior left, plain red plush trim around image case, and gilt trim on outer edges of interior case. Content components are: embossed brass binder, image, brass pebble-pattern curved cut-out mat, clear glass cover.
Teachers workshop, Environmental educationGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkN.E.S.A. Teachers Workshop, SVC. Don DeFoe talks to Servier County teachers who attended the workshop. Teachers Workshop; Environmental Education, IV-U-Ed-16095, Miscellaneous - Use of Park - Environment Education
Portrait of couple, Mary Jane Cook and Alfred A. Moors, circa 1855Harpers Ferry National Historical ParkImage of couple identified as Mary Jane Cook and Alfred A. Moors, couple's cheeks are tinted and both are seated. In hinged wood case covered with textured paper, brass, push-in fastener, dark purple plush liner on interior left, faded cloth trim around image case. Marked. Content components are: embossed brass binder, image, clear glass and brass, embossed oval cut-out mat.
Portrait of unidentified woman wearing earrings, seated with hands touchingHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of woman sitting in dark stripe, long sleeve dress with lace around neckline. Also has broach at neckline and belt with buckle. Hair is parted in middle and pulled down over ears and then back. Wearing earrings and ring on her third finger of right hand. Glass plate is in a black wood embossed case with small brass latch on right side. Case has red lining on inside. Glass plate has thin, gold embossed framing on it. Measures 2 5/16 x 2 7/8 inches.
Ranger letting children handle snakeEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up of ranger allowing three girls to handle a snake. Caption reads: "An interpretive activity that has been well received by the public is the 'Snakes Alive' demonstration offered at Flamingo during the winter months. Offered two hours a day, six days a week, this one activity is visited by more people than any other. Park Rangers display poisonous and non-poisonous snakes to the public as well as allowing them to lose their fears of these Everglades inhabitants."
Portrait of Ruth Moors and husband Charles Hester, both seated, circa 1850Harpers Ferry National Historical ParkImage of seated couple, identified as Ruth Moors and husband Charles Hester. Image has some tinting; in a hinged wood case covered with black embossed paper, and two small brass hook fasteners. Interior left has red plush with flower and both outer edges of case gilt trim. Content components are: brass binder, image, brass cut-out mat, clear glass cover and plush trim.
Mrs. A.P. Koster, Mrs. Hummel and Mrs. R. A. Wilhelm at going away party, 1958Great Smoky Mountains National ParkBecky's quiltin' party. Going-away party for Mrs. Hummel- May 7, 1958. Left to right: Unknown, Mrs. A.P. Koster, Mrs. Hummel, Mrs. R. A. Wilhelm (back of head).Park Service Wives, IV-P-3273, Miscellaneous - Personnel
1958-05-07
Seamstress working at sewing machine, tailor shop interior, 1973Harpers Ferry National Historical ParkTAILOR SHOP INTERIOR. Views shows Betsy Hunter and Sandra Viands working with, their hands and sewing machine making period clothing for the various Parks throughout.... Files. Original caption: Park: HFNHP. Negative No. NHF-3404-3406 = 8x10 glossy. See Classification No. Subject: TAILOR SHOP INTERIOR. Views shows Betsy Hunter and Sandra Viands working with their hands and sewing machine making period clothing for the various Parks throughout the service. Taken during the Old Time Christmas Weekend. Purpose: Files. Photographer and Companions: Edwin Fitzpatrick (contract) Jefferson Ave., Charles Town, W.Va. Date: 12/7/1973.
Tintype of man and woman standing in front of John Brown's Fort, taken between 1882-1886Harpers Ferry National Historical ParkTintype of John Brown Fort taken between 1882-1886. The tintype is reversed. There is a man and a woman standing beside the fort. Photographer was Robert E. Lee Donovan, who was born 1865 died 1912. Small "V" cut from the top of the tintype and a small round hole is in the bottom.
Portrait of two unidentified women, one woman holding onto the otherHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of two young girls standing. Both appear to have on same type of dress. Dress is dark with long sleeves with white trim around the cuffs and neckline. Their hair is parted in middle and back behind ears. They also have on earrings. The plate has thin, gold embossed framing over it with flag in the upper corners and a boat and a wagon on bottom corners. Also inscribed "Constitution and Union" and in the centter bottom "July 4".
Mrs. Frank Webster Sr. (Cora) with mother, Mrs. Lillian Davis, and daughter Lillian at Appalachian Club, 1923Great Smoky Mountains National ParkOriginal 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
Embossed inside cover and portrait of unidentified woman wearing brooch, seatedHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of woman sitting in dark, long sleeve dress with light collar and lower portion of sleeves are light. Wearing broach center of collar. ring on hand, and earings. Hair is parted in the middle, pulled over ears and then curls. Plate in a black wood, embossed case withsmall brass latch on side and red lining on inside. Glass plate has thin, gold embossed framing over it. Measurements 2 5/16 x 2 7/8 inches.
Portrait of unidentified woman wearing a bonnet, seated with hands claspedHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of a young woman sitting in a dark, long sleeve dress with white designs, white collar, and portion of the sleeves are white. She also has on a bonnet trimmed with lace or ruffles, and flowers across the front of the bonnet. In a black wood case, embossed with a rose on the front. The front has broken loose from the binding and the glass is broken. also has a brass latch on the right side and a red lining on the inside. The glass plate has a thin, gold embossed framing over it._x000D_
Ambrotype from painting of seated elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. Atwaler Cook, circa 1850Harpers Ferry National Historical ParkTinted image from painting of seated elderly couple identified as Mr. and Mrs. Atwaler Cook. Image enclosed in ornate covered hinged wood case with two brass hooks, decorated red plush liner and trim on interior. Content components are: ornate brass binder, image, ornate brass cut-out mat, clear glass cover.
Portrait of two unidentified young women, one sitting and one standingHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkCased print of two young women dressed in off-the -shoulder evening dresses, one is wearing a dark fabric, and the other a lighter shade. Woman on the left has hair parted in center and pulled back, wearing a necklace, breast pin, and a bracelet on each wrist. Woman on the right is sitting at an angle, hair pulled back, wearing a necklace, and holding her hands at the shoulder area of the other woman. Both have tinted cheeks.
Portrait of unidentified woman, believed to be a member of the Wager family, wearing a bonnet, circa 1850Harpers Ferry National Historical ParkUnidentified female, believed to be a member of the Wager family. Encased in 8-sided brass hinged, embossed wood case with brass fastner. Left interior of case has velvet floral embossed brown lining and tintype encased behind glass, an embossed brass binder and cut-out mat. Center of cut-out is oval.
The case of the Florida Seminoles(Funding) Electronic format produced as part of Reclaiming the Everglades, a collaborative project of the University of Miami, Florida International University, and the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, funded by the Library of Congress/Ameritech National Digital Library Program.
Visitors observing anhinga nest on trailEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of visitors on wooden walkway viewing two birds in tree with Park Employee standing nearby; 00 Sep 1964; "Interpreting a nest of Anhinga on Anhinga Trail" Locality: Anhinga Trail. NOTE: Handwritten note along edge of sleeve reads: "Historic due to uniform change."
Two views of Anhinga TrailEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceTwo views of Anhinga trail, one of two female park employees looking at an alligator and a second close up of the gator; circa 1967; "Gale Zimmer on left and ?. View drought conditions on Anhinga Trail".