TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview of Collection

Biographical Sketch

Historical Sketch

Scope and Content Note

Arrangement of Collection

Topics Covered

Administrative Information

Container Listing

Series I: John H. Williams

Series II: Community Life, 1909-1990

Series III: Business and Industry

Series IV: Business and Commercial Buildings, 1900-1980

Series V: Sports Groups, 1879-1976

Series VI: Schools and School Groups

Series VII: Churches and Church Groups, 1903-1980

Series VIII: Identified Family Groups

Series IX: Portraits

Series X: Groups

State Bank/Brookhaven Trust/Lincoln-Lawrence-Franklin Regional Library John Holly Williams Collection

Lincoln-Lawrence-Franklin Regional Library

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Series VIII: Identified Family Groups

321 photographs and other items
Family group identifications have been based on the information available. These identifications have been made in 3 ways. 1st - the name on the envelope or photograph, when available. Unfortunately the groups may not be identified by the actual name of the people in the family. For example, the names on the envelopes were normally the names of the person paying for the pictures, not necessarily, the name of the person(s) in the photographs. Names all persons in a family, including married daughters, need to be checked when locating a specific group. 2nd - the name of the oldest person/people in the group when known. In some cases the only husband's name was found. 3rd - the name of any person in the group identified.
Allgood Family, 1948 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Willie Allgood Family, June 7, 1948 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified on envelope as "Willie Allgood Family." A group of 9 women and 1 men sit and stand around a couch. On the man's left is an older woman and on his right is a woman about his age. This couple is holding hands which may indicate husband and wife.
Allred Family, 1952 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Tom Allred Family, 1952 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
in The Daily Ledge by, Welton Berry, the person who originally took the photograph in 1952. Members of the Tom Allred family of the Auburn Community, Lincoln County, Ms. are (l-r) front- Rayford Allred, Kenneth Allred, Irene O'Brien, Margarett Berry, Mary Scott, Larry Allred. Middle- John Margarett Berry, Cliff Allred. Back- Tom Allred, Georgia Allred, Troy Allred, Leroy Allred and Pearlie Allred.
Assink Family, between 1940-1980 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Noel Assink Family, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Assink family sits on a couch for photograph. Mrs. Assink holds son, next is a small girl, a boy in Boy Scout uniform, a boy in Cub Scout uniform, and Mr. Assink.
Babington Family, undated (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 S. E. "Steve" Babington and Others, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Handwritten on back of photograph "Steve Babington Family group", approximately 40 individuals of varying ages sitting and standing in front of a door with a curved transom. Two individuals in this photograph are identified as Steve Babington - standing right of woman with purse in center - and his wife. Babington wears a striped shirt and is wife wears a dark dress.
Barlow Family, 1949 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Barlow Christmas, January 1949 (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Group of 23 includes men, women, children and a Santa Claus.A Christmas tree is visible in the background. This group was identified in handwriting on the back of photograph as "Barlow Family - Wesson", however, the envelope had "Robertson Family".
Barnes Family, undated (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 R. A. Barnes Family, undated (8 x 10 ) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
African-American family identified on the back of the photograph. Handwritten on back of a second copy of the photograph "the towns Bricklayers".
Beard Family, undated (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Lucius and Ada Beard Family, undated (8 x 4) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified in The Daily Leader. Front (l-r): Toney Martin, Sandy B. Craft, Rhonda B. Hamil, Rickey Beard, Ada B. Beard (in lawn chair), Lucius Beard (in lawn chair). 2nd row: Hoyte B. Beard, Seth Beard, Peggy B. Martin, Laura B. Dixon, Gladis A. Beard, Harold Beard, and Donna Grubbs. 3rd row: Mickell Dixon, Aline S. Beard Davis, Grace Beard, Elbert Beard, Leo Dixon, Jerry Beard, Amy Grubbs, and Mary B. Grubbs. 4th row: Talmadge "Buck" Beard, Mason Martin, Carolyn Dixon.
Becker Family (61 photographs)
The Becker family has many connections and history in the Brookhaven area. The oldest group represented in this collection is the family of Ferdinand Becker (1856 -1938) and his wife, Mary Ellen McGrath Becker (1859 - 1951). The McGrath Family (see McGrath Collection) had 8 children, with Mary Ellen McGrath Becker being the youngest child. The pictures and information in this group relate to the family of Ferdinand and Mary Ellen Becker and their 12 children. See also Brookhaven Pressed Brick and Manufacturing Company, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, and the McGrath family.
Box Number
1 1 Family Data, 1842 - 1962 (8 1/2 x 11) (typed family data)
Typed and black and white pictures containing information on the history and members of the Becker family and explaining the connection to the McGrath family.
2 Whitworth College Graduation Class, ca 1905 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Group of students, dressed similarly, but some have on graduation hats. Handwritten on back in ink, "Whitworth College Class, circa 1905" , and in pencil "Verna Lilly Becker, 2nd row right".
3 F. F. Becker Family, 1899 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Family group on porch and in yard. Identified in family data as: Mrs. Mary McGrath Becker, Mr. Ferdinand Francis Becker, Josephine Becker Drane, William Henry (Willie) Becker, Susie Becker Seemann. Front - Louise Mullins, James Angelo Becker, John Becker, Pierre Becker, Kathleen Becker Wuescher, Ferd V. Becker, Aileen Becker Phillips, Cleve Becker (behind bush). Notes in the family folder give the address for this house as: 514 West Chippewa.
4 Family Reunion, between 1933 - 1956 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Becker/McGrath Reunion - Identified are 4 elderly people in middle: Katie Johnson, Josie Storm, Martin McGrath, Mary M. Becker. American Flag in background has 48 stars. Many other adults and children included in the picture. Handwritten on back: " 1933, 1945," and on a note attached "1956".
5 Becker Reunion, after 1945 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Albert Lilly Becker sits in a bright shirt in the middle of a family group outside. Names on back are written in pencil and difficult to read: Front, on ground - William H. Jr., Kath--, Jamie, unknown, John, Patricia, W. H. III. 2nd row, seated - James Jr., Martin, Pierre, Genny, Nancy. Back row, seated - Cathleen W., William H., Amalie, Albert Lilly Becker, Susie S., Aileen, Ferd. Standing - Jappie, May (Mrs. Pierre), unknown, Seymour Phillips, Virginia Phillips Ratcliff, Buddy Ratcliff.
6 Becker/ McGrath Reunion, 1956 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Man with ladder stands in front of group seated for a family reunion. The location is West Cherokee Street in the yard of the "Round Table Restaurant" facing the home of the McGrath Sisters. The "Round Table Restaurant closed in 2004, and was open in this home for many years.
7 Becker/ McGrath Reunion, 1956 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
A larger group than previous picture. The McGrath sisters - Maggie and Katie are seated in the center of the front row. Woman to the right of the sisters is Mary Becker Hatcher, her 3 daughters, and her husband, Van Hatcher is 5th from the right end and holding one of the daughters. Man in uniform on left side is Albert Lily Becker.
8 Home of Ferd and Bettie Becker, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Home of Ferd and Bettie Becker at 321 Becker Street. This home was built by them in the early 1900's.
9 Brookhaven High Band, ca 1930 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Band members outside a brick building. Drum has "Brookhaven Public School Band" written on side. In lower right corner of photograph in white "Sauer 30". Handwritten on back "First BHS Band, circa 1930. Mr. Novak, teacher and director. Francis Becker, drum major.
10 Family Group (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Handwritten on back "Ferd V. and Bette Drane Becker with grandchildren". Bettie/Bette (grandmother) seated on left side of photograph holding Walter. Linda is standing between Walter and the twins, Marci and Ellen Steffan. Ferd, seated on right side, is holding Bettie Stefan and Ferd Becker.
11 Family Group (4 3/4 x 3 1/2) (b & w, photograph)
Same photograph except size.
12 Family Group (4 3/4 x 3 1/2) (b & w, photograph)
Same photograph except size as #13.
13 Family Group (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Identified as Bettie Steffan (child), Bettie Becker Steffan, twins - Marci and Ellen Steffan, Adeline Moreton Becker and daughter, Linda. Standing behind is Liz Becker holding her son, Walter Becker. Boy standing by her is Ferd Becker.
14 Family Group (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Group of 7 men and 3 women. Identified as: Front - Jamie Becker (Brookhaven Creamery), John Becker, Jappy/ Jasper Becker (Benoit's). Middle - Cleve Becker, Pierre/ Pete Becker - Baton Rouge. Back - unidentified, Willie Becker, Susie - New Orleans, Ferd, unidentified.
15 Boy (5 x 7) (b & w, photograph)
Boy in sweater - appears to be 10 - 16 years old. Found with Becker Family pictures.
16 Boy (6 1/2 x 8 1/2) (sepia, photograph)
Boy - appears to be 12 - 16 years old. Found with Becker Family pictures and identified as child of William and Verna Becker. He died in World War II.
17 Jappy Phillips, after 1950 (7 1/2 x 8 1/2) (b & w, photograph)
Man in suit, identified as Jappy Phillips, son of Aileen Becker Phillips. See also Brookhaven Pressed Brick.
18 Albert Lilly Becker, 1944 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Man seated to left of center front is Albert Lilly Becker. Handwritten on back in ink is "Captain Becker and his crew take a breather on the beach of one of the South Sea Islands". In pencil is "Majro Island, Sept. 1944". On another copy of same photograph is handwritten "Submarine U.S. S. Cobia Crew on Majuro Atoll, South Pacific, Captain Albert Lily Becker Commanding Officer, World War II".
19 Burial at Sea, 1941 -1945 (9 x 6) (b & w, photograph)
Men with draped casket at sea. On back handwritten "Burial at sea World War II, Captain Albert Lily Becker, Commander, the Good Ship Cobia".
20 Burial at Sea, 1941 -1945 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Men with draped casket at sea. On back handwritten "Burial at sea World War II, Captain Albert Lily Becker, Commander, the Good Ship Cobia".
21 Bride, Linda Becker, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Linda Becker, bride, and father, F. F. "Boozie" Becker
22 Into the Church, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Linda Becker being escorted into Methodist Church by her father. Thelma Hedgepeth holding her train.
23 Inside the Church, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Linda Becker, F. F. Becker and Janet Smith
24 Bride and Bridesmaid, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Linda Becker and Janet Smith
25 Receiving Line, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Bride, groom, and family in receiving line
26 Receiving Line, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Bride shaking hand of Mrs. Alice Moreton Johnson
27 Receiving Line, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Linda Becker, F. F. Becker, groom's mother, Adeline Moreton Becker, Mary Urban (guest)
28 Receiving Line, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Groom's mother greeting Mrs. Katie Johnson. Woman in black identified as Katie Johnson Applewhite, and the man with glasses, E. P. "Happy" Applewhite
29 Receiving Line, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Bride and groom's mother are seen clearly.
30 First Toast, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Groom, Linda Becker, and F. F. Becker, and unidentified man.
31 Special Sip, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Groom watching his mother and his bride sip from same champagne.
32 Bride and Friends, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Bride holding hands with two friends.
33 Wedded Couple, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Janet Smith, groom, bride, unidentified man
34 New Family, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Bride and groom greet Victor Becker and his daughter, Alison
35 Bride and Parents, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Linda Becker and father, F. F. Becker stand in doorway of home on Church Street while her mother, Adeline Becker, holds the door.
36 Bride and Parents, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Adeline, Linda, and F. F. Becker stand in front of a fireplace.
37 In Parking Lot, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Janet Smith, the bride and groom, and the bride's mother plus 2 unidentified men converse in the parking lot.
38 The Bouquet, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Bridesmaids reaching up to catch the bouquet.
39 Bride, Margie Becker, undated (8 x 10) (color, photograph)
Bridesmaid, Margie Becker with Thelma Hedgepeth adjusting the back of her dress.
40 The Bride, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Bride, seated, holding her bouquet.
41 Mother and Daughter, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Eloise Becker and her daughter, Margie
42 Wedding Party, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Linda Becker, unidentified, Jan Alford McNeil, groom, Margie Becker, Judy Becker, June Nalty
43 Wedding Party and Mothers, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Linda Becker, June Nalty, unidentified, Jan Alford McNeil, groom, Margie Becker, Judy Becker, groom's mother, Eloise Becker
44 Wedding Party, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Same group as photograph #42 but groomsmen are added.
45 Wedded Couple, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Bride and groom stand before fireplace.
46 Receiving Line, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Bridesmaid - Jan Alford McNeil, groom, bride, and unidentified guests
47 Outdoor Reception, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Large group of wedding guests outside
48 Groom's Family, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Margie Becker, her husband, and his parents
49 Bride's Family, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Jappy Becker, bride's father, Margie Becker, bride, groom, and Eloise Becker, mother - In pencil on back, groom is identified as John O'Shannessy.
50 On the Porch, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Margie Becker talks with Dr. Bob Massengill with Susan Massengill standing near.
51 In the Garden, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Identified are Judy Becker's back, LuLa Mae (Mrs. Eugene) Nalty, and the groom's father
52 Groom and Guests, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Groom standing in the garden chatting with a group of unidentified guests
53 Bride and Groom, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Bride and Groom standing near guests in the garden
54 Bride and Uniformed Man, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Bride laughing as she speaks to a man in uniform
55 Standing Alone, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Groom stands alone as bride talks with her mother.
56 Seated in the Garden, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
A group of ladies chat during the reception unidentified, Mrs. Jamie Becker, Mrs. Katie Johnson, unidentified, Susie Becker Semans, and Eloise Becker.
57 Unidentified Guests, undated (10 x 8 ) (b & w, photograph)
Unidentified guests in the garden
58 Wedding Presents, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Silver, crystal and china presents displayed on a long, 3-tired, table.
59 Wedding Presents, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Glass and china presents displayed on a 2-tired table.
60 Sally Becker Wedding, ca 1950 (10 x 8 ) (b & w, photograph)
Bride and groom at the altar of St. Francis Church, Brookhaven, Ms.
61 Sally Becker Wedding Party, ca 1950 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Sally Becker and groom, Jack Den/Ben Hollen. The bridesmaid is Margie Becker, cousin of the bride. James Becker, father of the bride is 2nd from right. Jimmy Becker, brother of bride, is on the right end. Flower girl is Mary Hill, niece of the bride.
Brady Family, 1950-1960 ( 4 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Brady Family Supper, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Family of Tom Brady, St. eating dinner at home. Seated (l-r): Tom Brady, Sr., unidentified woman, Tullius Brady, Barbara Brady, Mrs. T. P. Brady, Sr., and a man in military uniform and an unidentified woman with backs to camera.
2 Brady Family, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Same people as previous photograph, except this time they are in a living room setting and there is one additional man.
3 Brady Costumed Group, 1950 - 1960 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Identified on back of photograph "Mrs. T. Brady, Jr. and her daughters-in-law, Brookhaven, Ms." The group contains 4 women, including Mrs. Brady, 1 man, and 1 small girl. They stand in front of a fireplace with an antique candelabra on the mantle.
4 Costumed Group Again, 1950 - 1960 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Same people and location but in different positions.
Brister Family, undated (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 G. T. "Buddy Brister Family, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified in The Daily Leader as: (front l-r) Alro Brister Miller, G. T. "Buddy" Brister, Fannie Bullock Brister, Almon Brister. Back - Lamanda Brister Martin, Outland Brister, Julia Brister White, Lille Brister Allen, Arlin Brister, Litha Brister Roberts, Lether Brister Simmons, Mederia Brister Sampson and Aulton Brister.
Britt Family, 1947 (2 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Britt Family, January 1947 (7 x 5) (b & w, photograph)
Group of 2 older adults and 7 younger adults. Identified only as "Britt Family".
2 Nathan Britt Family, January 1947 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Same photograph except size. Identified on back in handwriting as "Nathan Britt Family".
Lena and Pearl Brown Family, 1951 (2 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Lena and Pearl Brown Family, April 4, 1951 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Envelope identified as "Brown Family". On back of photograph is "The Browns - Lincoln County". Identified as the children of Lena and Pearl Brown. Seated - Benton and Bobby. Standing - Garland, Mildred, and LeBron. However, the back of one photograph has "Garland Brown family".
2 Lena and Pearl Brown Family, April 4, 1951 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Same group of people, but positions have changed. In this photograph all 5 individuals are standing.
"Tater" Brown Family, undated (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 "Tater" Brown Family, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
A couple sit with 3 young men standing behind them, an adolescent boy on each end beside them, and a small girl between them. Handwritten on back "Tater Brown Family - Wesson".
Buckels Family, undated (9 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Houston "Coot" Buckels Family Group, undated (10 X 8) (b & w, photograph)
22 people, miscellaneous ages, on front steps of house. In the center of group is an elderly couple. Handwritten on back of one copy is "Houston Buckels Family". On the back of another copy " mail to: Lieut. & Mrs. Paul J. Barton, c/o General Del., Bisbee, Arizona/ mail to: Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Buckels, 3947 Winborune, Baton Rouge, La." The name, Buckels, is spelled 3 ways in this group - Buckels, Buckles, and Buckes.
2 Smaller Family Group, undated (10 X 8) (b & w, photograph)
Mr. & Mrs. Buckels and 6 other people pose on the front steps of the house. On back of one copy is "Coot" Buckles and the other copy is "Houston Buckes family".
3 Cutting the Cake, undated (10 X 8) (b & w, photograph)
Mr. And Mrs. Buckels are standing behind the table with the cake and the cake knife.
4 Renewing Vows, undated (10 X 8) (b & w, photograph)
Handwritten on back "Mr. & Mrs. Coot Buckles 50th wedding anive". The couple and another couple stand in a line in front of a porch where a man/minister stands with an open book. Other family members are seen watching.
5 Renewing Vows - Close View, undated (10 X 8) (b & w, photograph)
The two couples are seen in a close view.
6 Moving On, undated (8 x 10 ) (color, photograph)
Coot Buckels stands near a table with 3 women and 1 man. Ballons hang from the ceiling behind them.
7 Happy Birthday, Coot, undated (8 x 10) (color, photograph)
Coot Buckels stands by the table. A cake with "Happy Birthday Coot" is first with cookies, a full punch bowl, and other foods are seen.
8 Best Wishes, undated (8 x 10) (color, photograph)
Coot Buckels stands by the table. A young boy and girl now stand on each side. The edge of the cake with "Happy Birthday Coot" is seen.
9 Blowing Out the Candles, undated (10 x 8) (color, photograph) View sample item.
Coot Buckels leans over to blow out the candles. The young boy and girl now stand on each side.
Butler Family, 1945-1955 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Alice Butler Pennington, 1945 - 1955 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified in The Daily Leader as the family of Alice Butler Pennington in the late 1940's or early 1950's. Front (l-r): Jessie Butler, Annie Butler McDavid, Mrs. Pennington, Minnie Butler Daughdrill, Pearl Bulter Claiborne. Back: Luther Butler, Dewey Butler, Will Butler, Steve Butler, and Jim Butler.
Buzbee Family, undated (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 John Buzbee Family, undated (10 X 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified on back of photograph as "Mr. & Mrs. John Buzbee & children of Socopatoy, Al., 1932". The group includes 9 males and 4 females of varying ages.
Cain Family, undated (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Cain, 4 Generations, undated (10 X 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Envelope has "Mrs. Cain, 4 generations". Photograh has older couple sitting in chairs in yard. The man holds a small boy. Standing behind them is a woman holding an infant and a man.
Carlisle Family, 1960-1980 (9 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Walter Carlisle, 1979 (10 X 8) (color, photograph)
Handwritten on back "Mr. & Mrs. Carlisle, Brookhaven". The couple is celebrating their 50th anniversary. On the wall behind them is a poster with "Walter and Susie - 1919 - 1979". Walter wears a jacket and patterned red tie. Susie wears a long dress. According to one identifier, Walter's nickname was "Spoon". The couple lived in the Fair River area of Lincoln County.
2 Carlisle Family Group, 1979 (10 X 8) (color, photograph)
Handwritten on back "Carlisle". Two rows of people are shown outside with playground equipment visible behind them. Seated (l-r): Lessie Touchstone, unidentified woman, Walter Carlisle, Susie Carlisle, Lois Hodge Williams, unidentified woman. Standing: 6 unidentified men. Clothing is the same.
3 Larger Family Group, 1979 (10 X 8) (color, photograph)
Handwritten on back "Carlisle Family". Group has now stretched to 3 rows of family members. Walter and Susie are seated on the front row. Clothing is the same.
4 Walter & Susie, 1960 - 1980 (8 x 10) (color, photograph)
Walter and Susie sit in aluminum chairs with 4 younger women standing beside them. This photograph appears to be at a different date due to clothing, hair styles, etc. Walter no longer wears a jacket, the tie has no pattern. Susie wears a matching pair of slacks and shirt.
5 Family Group, 1960 - 1980 (10 x 8 ) (color, photograph)
Walter sits without his hat holding hands with Susie in same location and clothing as previous photograph. 10 younger family members stand behind them. Same clothing as #4.
6 Family Group, 1960 - 1980 (10 x 8 ) (color, photograph)
Walter sits wearing his hat holding hands with Susie in same location and clothing as previous photograph. 10 younger family members stand behind them. Same clothing as #4.
7 Walter & Susie, 1960 - 1980 (8 x 10) (color, photograph) View sample item.
Walter and Susie sit outside without any other family members. Same clothing as #4.
8 Younger Family Members, 1960 - 1980 (8 x 10) (color, photograph)
Younger woman, identified in other photographs of group as Lois Carlisle Hodge, sits in aluminum chairs beside her husband, Pat Hodge. Their daughter, Jane sits in Lois's lap, the their 2 sons stand behind the chairs.
9 Walter & Susie, 1960 - 1980 (8 x 10) (color, photograph)
Walter and Susie stand together at the Exchange Club Park.
Case, Clinton "Hot" Family, undated (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Clinton "Hot" Case Family, undated (6 x 4) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified in The Daily Leader. Clinton Case (2nd) holds Dwain Case (1). Mary Case Barksdale, Clint Gene Case, and Elmerita Case are on the right.
Case, James Eddie Family, 1958-1980 (3 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 James Eddie Case Family, 1958 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Identified in The Daily Leader as the family of James Eddie Case. Seated (l-r): Bertha Case McGee, Ida Case Ellzey, Bessie Case Smith, Dorsey Case Ellzey, Nettie Lou Case Williams, Ivory Case Wooley, Myrtis Case Smith, Ruby Case, Clara Case, Viola Case. Standing: George McGee, Felix Case, Felix Smith, Ivy Williams, Versie Wooley, Frank Smith, David Case, Bennie Case and Bernice Case. According to the identifier the first seven women and all of the Case men were brothers and sisters. The photograph was taken at the Exchange Club Park, Brookhaven, Ms.
2 James Eddie Case Family, 1958 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Identified in The Daily Leader as the family of James Eddie Case at their family reunion in the Exchange Club Park, Brookhaven, Ms. This photograph includes the people in Case #1 and additional family members.
3 James Eddie Case Family, 1958 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Seven of the women and 4 of the men from the previous photograph are shown together with the women seated and the men standing behind them.
Case, Lucius Family, 1960-1980 (3 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Family Group, 1960 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Lucius Case and his wife sit on the couch. Behind them stand 3 men and 2 women.
2 50th Anniversary, 1960 - 1980 (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Lucius and his wife stand beside a table with a tall cake.
3 Family Together, 1960 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Lucius and the group from the first photograph gather at the table. The floral arrangement and the cake both have a gold "50".
Clark Family, undated (3 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Clark Family, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Older couple standing in front of a fence. Behind the fence is a house with the view obscured by a large tree.Envelope has on "Clark Family" and is a "Van's Photo, Inc., P.O. Box 2585, Mobile, Ala. 36652" envelope instead of the usual brown Art Studio envelope.
2 Clark Family, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
6 women and 1 man stand outside behind the older couple from the previous photograph. In this photograph the couple is seated.
3 Clark Family, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Large family group with men women and children gathered around an older couple seated outside. On back "1 for Mr. Perry/Percy Coker".
Coker Family, undated (2 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Tom Coker Family, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Older couple sit in a wallpapered room with 3 young men standing behind them. Identified on envelope as "Tom Coker".
2 Tom Coker Family, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
The 5 people from the previous photograph are joined by 3 women, an adolescent girl, and 2 smaller children.
Crosby Family, 1930-1980 (4 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 L. O. Crosby Family, 1930 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Handwritten on back "L. O. Crosby and wife and Brother & wife". The group sit on a couch in front of a lace curtained window.
2 L. O. Crosby Family, 1930 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Family group of 19 adults and 2 infants, seated and standing in front of the same window. The brother and his wife are not included.
3 L. O. Crosby Family, 1930 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Smaller group of 6 men and 4 women including L. O. Crosby and his wife.
4 L. O. Crosby Family, 1930 - 1980 (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Mr. And Mrs. Crosby stand together in the same room.
Cummins Family, 1950-1980 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Homer Cummins Family, 1950 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Handwritten on back of photograph "1st row adult Homer Cummings & wife, Man holding child Nelson Cummins. Back row from left 34d man holding child Elton Cummins" This may be a wedding photograph as a young couple stand on outdoor steps holding hands and surrounded by 13 family members of varying ages.
Daniel Family, 1940-1960 (3 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Daniel Family Group, 1940 - 1960 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Group identified as Whitworth College admininstrator, Dr. Sinclair Daniel and his family. Child on floor is Soren Daniels.
2 Dr. Daniel and Friends, 1940 - 1960 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Dr. Sinclair Daniel and 2 other men stand in the same room as the family photograph.
3 Family, 1940 - 1960 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Dr. Daniel stands to the right of a seated woman. Two other couples are in the same living room area as previous photographs.
Davis Family, undated (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Davis Family, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Handwritten on back "Davis Family". 4 men and 4 women over 40 years old, with 4 sitting and 4 standing behind a couch.
Day, Amanda Jane Family, ca. 1947 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Amanda Jane Day Birthday, about 1947 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified in The Daily Leader as the birthday party of Amanda Jane Day. Relatives are (l-r): Kathleen Williams, Olive Orpha Wroten, Olive Pearl Day, Victor Day, Pauline Day Smith, Catharine Day Batson, Betty Day Sykes, Emery Day, Jr., Denver Calcote, Dorothy Day Calcote, Willie Leggette, Raymond Day, Sr., Dan Day, Emerson Day, Amanda Jane Day - seated at end of table - Emery Day, Sr., Stewart Day, Raymond Day, Jr., Lola (Day) Leggette , Wilbur Day, Billy Day, Judy Day Benham, Emma Jane Day, Edna Day, Eloise Day, Lily Williams, Misty Day, Bobbie Summers, Francis Summers Brady, Margarette Ann Summers Perkins, Joy (Day) Cook. According to several identifiers, John H. Williams was a cousin to this group.
Day, Emerson Family, 1940-1980 (4 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Emerson Day Family, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Envelope had "Emerson Day extras". No other data given. Three men and 1 woman stand behind a couch. One of the men holds a small girl. Seated on the couch (l-r): woman holding infant, Mrs. Emerson (Edna) Day, Emerson Day, and Emma Jane Day holding a baby. According to several community people, this family lived in the "Pearlhaven" area of Brookhaven for many years.
2 Emerson Day Family, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Older couple from previous photograph sit on couch holding the 2 infants and toddler girl.
3 Emerson Day Family, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Same family group, except woman on left end is standing instead of seated and the child she held is in the older man's lap. The 3 photographs in this group appear to be made with the same couch, however background decorations do not appear the same.
4 Formal Portrait, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Day pose for a formal portrait together.
Day Family Reunion, 1961 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Family Reunion, 1961 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Large reunion of Day family members at the Exchange Club Park, Brookhaven, Ms. Family members are identified, however, rows are not easily identified. A numbered copy of the photograph is available in the library files. Family members identified are: Elizabeth Jane Leggett, Pam Foster Guitreau, Wanda Foster Evans, Peggy Smith Foster, Roger Foster, Emmerson Day, Pearl Day, Eloise Day, Susie Day Gorenflo, Edna Evans Day, Catherine Williams, Emma Jane Day, Myrtie Day, Bess Freedman, Dan Day, Raymond Day, Jane Day, Evelyn Gorenflo Foster, Lola Day Leggett, Bonnie Day Beach, Jo Jo Wilkerson, Dorothy Day, Catherine Chandler, Isadore Freeman, Charley Evans, Jimmy Foster, Billy Leggett, Emery Day, Tom Day, Stuart Day, Kenneth Sykes, Charlie Gorenflo, and J. M. Foster.
Diggs Family, 1960-1980 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Diggs Family, 1960 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
3 African-American women are seated and 2 men stand in front of sliding doors behind them. Identified on back of photograph as "Diggs Family".
Dillon Family, 1940-1980 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Margaret Dillon, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 6 1/2) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified in The Daily Leader as Margaret Dillon of Franklin County and her children. Margaret is seated (front) and standing behind here (l-r): Julius Dillon, Lenox Dillon, N. C. Dillion, Irene Caraway, Morris Dillon, and Maryn Dillon.
Douglas Breeda Family, 1965-1970 (3 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Birthday Girl, 1965 - 1970 (8 x 10 ) (b & w, photograph)
Identified as Mrs. Breeda Douglas, possibly the wife of Luther Douglas of Sontag, Ms. She sits wearing a crocheted shawl and holding a birthday cake.
2 Birthday Girl and Family, 1965 - 1970 (8 x 10 ) (b & w, photograph)
Mrs. Douglas is in the same chair, but has been joined by a younger woman and 2 children.
3 Birthday Girl and Nurse, 1965 - 1970 (8 x 10 ) (b & w, photograph)
Mrs. Douglas, the younger woman, children, and now a nurse complete the group.
Douglas Family Reunion, 1980-1985 (5 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Reunion of Marshall, Will, and Norvel Douglas Families, 1980 - 1985 (10 x 8) (color, photograph)
Large group of people sitting and standing on a grassy yard. Identified in center: beginning with Anna Bera Black, white haired woman in front of woman in red/white blouse, Willann Smith, Willie Brister, Carolyn Douglas, Austin Douglas. Others are unidentified. Many of the Douglas family at that time lived in the area slightly southeast of Brookhaven in the area surrounding Enterprise School.
2 Reunion of Marshall, Will, and Norvel Douglas Families, 1980 - 1985 (10 x 8) (color, photograph)
Same as previous, except this view adds 4 people on right edge not viewable in previous photograph. Large group of people sitting and standing on a grassy yard. Identified in center: beginning with Anna Bera Black, white haired woman in front of woman in red/white blouse, Willann Smith, Willie Brister, Carolyn Douglas, Austin Douglas. Others are unidentified.
3 Reunion of Marshall, Will, and Norvel Douglas Families, 1980 - 1985 (10 x 8) (color, photograph) View sample item.
Family members seated and standing outside. Row 5 - back, (L-R) Haskell Douglas, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified; Row 4 - unidentified, unidentified, unidentified; Reba Smith Scott, Melissa Roberts Cupit, Jay Meredith. Row 3 - Cliff Smith, Charlotte Smith, Reba Roberts, Glen Roberts, Irene Meredith, Jerry Byrd, Sherry Byrd Powell, Betty Byrd, Betty Simmons Douglas unidentified. Row 2 - Peggy Jean Both, Willann Smith, unidentified, unidentified holding baby, Donna Smith (mother of 2 children in front of her) Hollice Douglas, Jewel Douglas, Bobby Douglas, Barbara Douglas. Row 1 - Phil Smith, Bridget and Jessica Smith, Jewel Dewayne Douglas, Joey Douglas.
4 Reunion of Marshall, Will, and Norvel Douglas Families, 1980 - 1985 (10 x 8) (color, photograph)
Same as Douglas # 3, except for pose. Family members seated and standing outside. Row 5 - back, (L-R) Haskell Douglas, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified; Row 4 - unidentified, unidentified, unidentified; Reba Smith Scott, Melissa Roberts Cupit, Jay Meredith. Row 3 - Cliff Smith, Charlotte Smith, Reba Roberts, Glen Roberts, Irene Meredith, Jerry Byrd, Sherry Byrd Powell, Betty Byrd, Betty Simmons Douglas unidentified. Row 2 - Peggy Jean Both, Willann Smith, unidentified, unidentified holding baby, Donna Smith (mother of 2 children in front of her) Hollice Douglas, Jewel Douglas, Bobby Douglas, Barbara Douglas. Row 1 - Phil Smith, Bridget and Jessica Smith, Jewel Dewayne Douglas, Joey Douglas.
5 Reunion of Marshall, Will, and Norvel Douglas Families, 1980 - 1985 (10 x 8) (color, photograph)
Same Douglas #1, except smaller group.
Douglas, Will and Ada Family, 1940-1980 (4 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Will and Ada Douglas Family, 1940 - 1980 (8 x 10 ) (b & w, photograph)
Family group outside with older couple in center of group. Handwritten on back of photograph "Will and Ada Douglas and family". On the back of another copy is a list of names: "Clovile Strahan, Ada Bell Lott, Lucius Brister, Clint Douglas, J. W. Douglas, Hayward Douglas, Bobbie Rogers, W. C. Douglas."
2 Will and Ada Douglas Family, 1940 - 1980 (8 x 10 ) (b & w, photograph)
Same group as previous photograph, however, positions are rearranged.
3 Will and Ada Douglas Family Dinner, 1940 - 1980 (8 x 10 ) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Family group stands around a table made with wooden saw horses and spread with an abundance of food. The older couple are clearly seen on the front left of the photograph. The following names are handwritten on back: "M. L. Douglas, Clovile Strahan, Lucius Brister, Clint Douglas, J. W. Douglas, Hayward Douglas, Mrs. John Nordan, W. C. Douglas." According to a family chart in the John H. Williams file, the Douglas family were relatives.
4 Will and Ada, 1940 - 1980 (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
The couple stand together in front of a group of low trees.
Dunn Family, 1920-1950 (6 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Betty Price Dunn Birthday, December 20, 1936 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Identified in The Daily Leader as the 90th Birthday Celebration for Bettie Price Dunn (sitting behind the cake). Identified are (l-r): Margaret Mason Loving, Jessie Dunn, Mary Dunn Stamps, Ben Dunn, Winston Mason, Will Mason, Bettie Price Dunn, Cully Dunn Sr., Bob Dunn, Fannie Dunn Reed, Vera Storey White (Mrs. Paul White), and Thomas M. (Tom) White. Further identification: Margaret Hall at Whitworth College was named after Margaret Mason Loving. Tom White was the son of Julia Bell Price and William F. White. According to several persons, John H. Williams was related to this Dunn family.
2 Betty Price Dunn and Family, 1920 - 1950 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
A large family group gathers outside with Betty Price Dunn in the center of the front row wearing a bonnet. Handwritten on the back of the photograph, "The Dunns of Lincoln County". A copy of the photograph with some of the other names written on it is filed with the photograph.
3 Betty Price Dunn and Family, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Betty Price Dunn and part of her family are shown on an old porch. She sits in a wicker chair. Handwritten on back, "Aunt Betty Dunn & family". A print copy of the photograph identifying the location of each person listed is filed with the photograph.
4 Betty Price Dunn Dinner, 1920 - 1950 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Betty Price Dunn sits at an outside table laden with food while a large group of family members gather around the table. The woman sitting to her left appears to be the same woman on her left in #2.
5 Cake and Christmas Tree, December 20, 1936 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Betty Price Dunn, identified as a daughter of Thomas Jefferson Price and Rebecca White Price, is sitting by a large birthday cake with candles. A small Christmas tree is seen behind the cake. She was the wife of Samuel Dunn, Jr. This photograph was taken on her 90th birthday.
6 Sitting on the Steps, 1920 - 1950 (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Betty Dunn, wearing a long dark dress, sits on the steps of a wood frame home. "Betty Dunn" handwritten on back.
Durr Family, undated (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Elmer Durr Family, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
A group of 5 children, 5 women, and 4 men are pictured in front of a porch. On back is " Elmer Durr Family, Caseyville". On another copy of this photograph is "Mrs. Billy Ware, Elmer Rita Ware".
Entrican Family, 1950-1955 (4 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Entrican Group of 10, 1950 - 1955 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
6 women of various ages sit outside with 4 men standing behind them. The 3rd man from left was identified as Louie Entrican. Envelope had "Deliver to Louie Entrican". Louie Entrican was a businessman, politician, and county supervisor in Brookhaven and Lincoln County during the 1950's.
2 Large Family Group, 1950 - 1955 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Large group in same location as previous photograph. The older woman seated in front of Louie Entrican previously is sitting next to him holding a small child with a toy gun.
3 Group of 4, 1950 - 1955 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
The same older woman is seated next to 2 women. The center woman holds a small girl. The ages of the women could indicate 4 generations of the same family.
4 Group of 4, 1950 - 1955 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
The same older woman is seated between a man and a woman. The man holds a small boy. The ages of the women and man could indicate 4 generations of the same family.
Evans Family, undated (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Children of Amos and Sarah Garrett Evans, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified in The Daily Leader as the children of Amos and Sarah Garrett Evans. Front (l-r): Nancy Evans Ainsworth, Josephine Evans Thompson, Walter Evans, Bob Evans. Back: Henry Evans, John Evans, Lon Evans, George W. Evans, Thomas Evans.
Fisher Family, 1960-1980 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Fisher Family, 1960 - 1980 (10 x 8) (color, photograph) View sample item.
Handwritten on back "Fisher". Front row (l-r): Small girl, unidentified woman, older couple, man, and boy standing. Back rown a man on each end with 2 young women between them. Candles can be seen behind the women.
Foster Family, 1960-1980 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Jimmy Foster Family, 1960 - 1980 (10 x 8) (color, photograph) View sample item.
Handwritten on back "Jim Foster Family". Back (l-r) Roger Foster holding Kimberly, Jimmy Foster, unidentified, J. M. Foster. Front: Barry Foster, unidentified, Peggy Foster - wife of Jimmy, 3 unidentified women. This family is also included in the Day Reunion.
Galloway Family, 1960-1980 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Thelma Galloway Family, 1960 - 1980 (10 x 8) (color, photograph) View sample item.
African-American family group seen in a church setting. Identified as Thelma Galloway & Family.
Gill Family, 1940-1970 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Claude F. Gill Family, 1940 - 1970 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified in The Daily Leader as the Claude F. Gill family. Front (l-r): Nancy Gill Calcote, Claudette Gill Holden, Relda Gill Freeman. Middle: Naida Westbrook Gill, late Claude F. Gill. Back: Naida Jo Gill Moulder, George Benton Gill, Russell W. Gill.
Golman Family, 1940-1960 (9 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Golman Family - Wearing Corsages, 1940 - 1960 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Family members sit outside in 3 rows. Envelope identified as "Golman Extras". 2 small girls wear formal clothing. Lura Golman wears a black dress and sits to the right of the older woman in the center. Lura Golmon worked for Stahl-Urban for many years and lived on family property located just south of the current Hwy 84/Hwy 51 intersection. At that time, the area between her home and town flooded frequently. An old tale was told of her driving to Stahl-Urban and going off the road during a heavy rain. Other motorists stop to rescue her as she swam away from the sinking car. Lura promptly went home, dried off, changed clothes, and went to work.
2 Smaller Family Group, 1940 - 1960 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Some of the same family members as the previous photograph. Lura Golman sits to the right of the older woman in the center. Her younger sister, Myrtle Golman, is on the right end.
3 Group of 3, 1940 - 1960 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Identified in The Daily Leader as Ruby Golmon Ainsworth, Ray Ainsworth, and daughter Chellye. At the time the photograph was made the couple lived in Brookhaven.
4 Group of 4, 1940 - 1960 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Man, woman, small boy, and teen-age girl - all are seen in other photographs of this family.
5 Golman Family, 1940 - 1960 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Large family group, but different ages and clothing. Mrs. Golmon now wears a light colored suit. Several people are clearly identified in both groups. Lura Golman sits in same seat, but next to the man. The older woman now is left of the man.
6 Golman Family, 1940 - 1960 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Same group as previous photograph but different pose.
7 Grandchildren, 1940 - 1960 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
The older couple is seen with the younger people from the previous photograph - could be grandchildren or great grandchildren.
8 Golman Group of 12, 1940 - 1960 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
The older couple with 6 younger women and 4 younger men.
9 The Golmans, 1940 - 1960 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Older couple stands alone in front of a large bush. Mrs. Golmon is wearing the lighter colored suit in this picture also.
Grenn Family, 1940-1960 (3 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Happy Couple, 1940 - 1960 (8 x 10 ) (b & w, photograph)
Mrs. Grenn sits by a fireplace with a mantle clock while Mr. Grenn stands beside her chair.
2 50th Anniversary, 1940 - 1960 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Mr. And Mrs. Grenn stand behind a table with a wedding cake with 50 in the icing on top.
3 Family Group, 1940 - 1960 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
The Grenn's sit in matching rocking chairs with 4 younger men and 5 younger women standing behind them.
Guiser Family, 1938 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Leslie Guiser Family, 1938 (10 X 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
The Guiser family Christmas celebration of 1938 was identified in the Daily Leader. Standing around a food-laden table are: (l-r): _____ Haywood, Clara L. Guiser, Genoa Sartin Sr., Nannie Jackson, Elizabeth Guiser, Nan M. Guiser Riggs, Leslie Guiser Jr., Joanna Guiser, Ulysses Guiser and Wille Mae McDaniel Guiser. Seated is Leslie Guiser Sr. See also Hunting #13.
Hilton Family, undated (5 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Large Family Group, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Mr. And Mrs. Hilton sit in the middle of a large group of family members.
2 Group of 10, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Mr. And Mrs. Hilton sit on a couch with a man on the left end and a woman on the right end. Standing behind them are: 2 unidentified men, Dorris Hilton, and 3 unidentified women.
3 The Hiltons, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Mr. And Mrs. Hilton sit on their couch inside.
4 Cutting the Cake, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Mr. And Mrs. Hilton cut their anniversary cake outside with family members watching.
5 Dinner on the Grounds, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
The Hilton Family enjoy dinner on the grounds.
Johnson Family, 1940-1980 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Johnson Siblings, 1940 - 1980 (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified in The Daily Leader as The Johnson Family. This African-American family is seen with 3 members seated (l-r) Palmae Johnson Ainsworth, Cephus Johnston, Clara Bell Johnson Smith. Standing behind them (l-r) Henry I. "Irvin" Johnson, Ella Johnson Hall and Floyd Collins Johnson. According to the identifier all were brothers and sisters except Cephus Johnston, a first cousin. Note: Names are spelled Johnson and Johnston in the newspaper.
Kees Family, 1940-1980 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Dinner Time, 1940 - 1980 (8 x 6) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
5 people sit at a table with an abundance of food: (l-r) Emma Kees, Virginia Kees (young girl), Ira Summers, Bill Kees, and Florence ?
Laird Family, 1946 (2 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 J. B. Laird Family Group of 4, August 18, 1946 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Older woman and 3 men stand in a row in front of trees. Part of a house can be seen in the background. Photograph is in poor condition.
2 J. B. Laird Family Group of 7, August 18, 1946 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
4 women and 3 men stand in a row in front of trees. Part of a house can be seen in the background. Photograph is in poor condition.
Lusk Family, 1960-1980 (3 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Mike Lusk and Others, 1960 - 1980 (10 x 8) (color, photograph) View sample item.
Man wearing gray suit identified as Mike Lusk. He stands on back left. A woman stands next to him, then an older couple, and a younger couple. 3 children are on the front row.
2 Mike Lusk and Others, 1960 - 1980 (10 x 8) (color, photograph)
Mike Lusk, the older couple and the younger couple from the first photograph stand in a line in the same room.
3 Older Couple, 1960 - 1980 (8 x 10) (color, photograph)
The older couple in the previous photographs stand alone beside the table.
Martin Family, 1960-1980 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Howard Martin, 1960 - 1980 (7 x 5) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Howard Louis Martin, his wife - Mary Ann Adams Martin, and their children - Howard Martin Jr., Randy J. Martin, and Bryan P. Martin.
May Family, 1945 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 M. W. May Family, January 15, 1945 (10 X 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified on envelope as " M. W. May". Grouped on the front steps of a wood frame house are 14 adults and 2 small children. Handwritten on back of photograph "The Lairds and Mays".
McGehee Family, 1940 (6 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Dan McGehee's Family, 1940 (10 X 8) (b & w, photograph)
A man & woman, identified as Dan McGehee and wife of Franklin County, Ms. stand in front of a fireplace. Two young women sit on each side of the fireplace. According to information found on the Franklin County Genealogy website Daniel Rayford McGehee (1883 - 1962) was admitted to the bar in 1909 and practiced law in Meadville, Ms. He was a member of the Mississippi State Senate 1924 - 28, and 1932-34. From 1928 - 1932 he was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He was elected as a Democrat to Congress from 1935 to 1947. After this period Dan McGehee returned to Meadville to practice law, and attend to his banking and agricultural interests.
2 McGehee Group, 1940 (10 X 8) (b & w, photograph)
The group from the first photograph have changed positions in the same room. Added are 3 men and 3 children.
3 Changing Places, 1940 (10 X 8) (b & w, photograph)
Same group as previous photograph, however, they have changed some positions. Photographs 1-3 in this group are in the same room.
4 By the Piano, 1940 (10 X 8) (b & w, photograph)
The entire group including the children have moved to an area with different wall decorations and a large grand piano.
5 Christmas Dinner, 1940 (10 X 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
The same group of adults, no children, are seated at the dining table. On the back of the photograph (handwritten) "Representative Dan McGehee and family on Christmas Day taken in their home in Franklin County about 1940".
6 Christmas Toast, 1940 (10 X 8) (b & w, photograph)
The same group of adults, no children, are seated at the dining table with their glasses raised in a Christmas toast.
McGrath Family, 1908-1950 (8 photographs)
John McGrath was born in Limerick, Ireland, 1822, and migrated to the United States around 1851. In 1878 the McGrath's store in Brookhaven opened. This store offered various types of merchandise - table, toilet, home and farm. Baled cotton was purchased for re-sale from local farmers. His son, Thomas (died 1888), and younger sons, J. W., M. D., and James J. became involved in various aspects of the business. James J. managed the Canton store. Other business interests were the Becker-Lyeil-McGrath Company of Wesson, Ms.; Hubbard-McGrath of Hazlehurst, Ms.; and stock interests in the Commercial Bank, the compress, the oil mill, the Merchants Grocery Company, and the Underwriter's Agency of Brookhaven. Information was taken from a photographed copy of The Daily Leader, p. 6, also found in the Williams Collection.
Box No.
1 1 McGrath Family, June 23-24, 1956 (14 x 8 1/2) (copied sheet)
Program from the 3rd McGrath Reunion, June 23-24, 1956 with Family Tree of the McGrath Family included on the inside. Children of John McGrath and Ellen Flood Exford McGrath listed are: Thomas and Julia Doherty McGrath; Mary Ellen McGrath Becker and Ferdinand Becker; John William and Lili Thurber McGrath; Martin and Leontine Cantoni McGrath; Josephine McGrath Storm and Samuel N. Storm; Katharine McGrath Johnson and Dr. J. H. Johnson; James and Bonnie Hill McGrath; and Margaret McGrath Moodie and F. B. Moodie. See Becker, Storm, and Johnson row for further information.
2 McGrath Family, 1900 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Large family group on a porch. Handwritten on back "The early McGrath family, ca 1900".
3 McGrath Family, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Large family group on a porch. Identified as a re-creation of the 1900 McGrath family photograph. This one was taken in front of the Maggie McGrath Moody residence of West Cherokee Street. This home was later replaced with the Farm Bureau parking lot. John McGrath stands on left end with his wife and children. Woman on right holding baby identified as Phyllis Johnson Spearman.
4 Sisters, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Two well-dressed women with white hair identified as Katie McGrath Johnson and Maggie McGrath Moodie. They lived next door to each other on West Cherokee Street.
5 Reunion Portrait, 1956 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Two women sitting in chairs on a porch. Identified as Katharine "Katie" McGrath Johnson on left and Margaret "Maggie" McGrath Johnson on right. The photograph was taken during the 1956 Becker-McGrath Reunion.
6 J. W. McGrath, undated (6 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
John McGrath, holding an infant, and his father, Jay McGrath, stand beside the statue honoring J. W. McGrath located in the railroad park in downtown Brookhaven.
7 Mrs. J. McGrath, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
A woman identified as Mrs. J. McGrath sits in a chair. She wears a long pearl necklace and a dress with a lace insert in the neck and shoulder area.
8 Wedding Gowns, undated (9 1/2 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
4 women (different ages) wearing wedding dresses. Identified as Lydia Becker Caldwell, Jane Becker Heidelburg, Katie McGrath Johnson, and Barbara Becker ?
McGraw Family, 1900-1930 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Musical Group, 1900 - 1930 (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Family members group outside in front of house to watch 5 men and 1 boy play musical instruments. Identified as the McGraw Family.
Moreton Family, undated (10 photographs)
Alfred E. Moreton, from Maryland, came to Brookhaven and was involved in the building of Whitworth College. In 1879 he entered the lumber business, Moreton and Helms Lumber Company which existed until 1899 with mills and timber in the Bogue Chitto, Ms. area. Alfred E. Moreton is also credited with organizing the Pearl River Lumber Co., and being a vice-president of the Brookhaven Bank & Trust Company. His son, Samuel E. Moreton, Sr., b. 1873, entered his father's business as a bookkeeper and office man. Samuel E. Moreton, Sr. became President of the Brookhaven Bank and Trust Company. Other business interests were: Central Lumber Company at Quentin, Ms., Homochitto Lumber Company at Bude, Ms., and J. J. Newman Lumber Company at Hattiesburg, Ms. Information taken from: Mississippi, A History by Walter Nesbit (1938), p. 664-665.
Box No.
1 1 S. E. Moreton, undated (5 x 7) (b & w, photograph)
Handwritten on back "S.E. Moreton, Jr."
2 S. E. Moreton, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Same as previous except size, also handwritten on back "S.E. Moreton, Jr."
3 S. E. and Eola Moreton, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
S. E. Moreton standing beside Eola, seated on Victorian loveseat. She is wearing a costume of the Victorian period.
4 S. E. and Eola Moreton, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
S. E. Moreton standing beside Eola, seated on Victorian loveseat. She is wearing a costume of the Victorian period.
5 Sam Moreton, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Identified as "Sam" Moreton. Handwritten on back "S. E. Moreton, Sr."
6 Family Group, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
6 members of the Moreton family are pictures in Victorian costume on the front steps of the family home. Identified (L-R) as: S. E. Moreton, Sr.; S. E. Moreton, Jr.; Janice Moreton Hobbs; Susan Hobbs; Adeline Moreton Becker; and Eola Moreton.
7 Standing Close, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Same group with one additional person standing in a closer arrangement. Identified as: Adeline Moreton Becker, Janice Moreton Hobbs, Susan Hobbs, Eola Moreton, S. E. Moreton, "Sam" Moreton, and Laura Moreton Hobbs.
8 Moreton Family, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified as: Adeline Moreton Becker, Janice Moreton Hobbs, Susan Hobbs, Eola Moreton, S. E. Moreton, "Sam" Moreton, and Laura Moreton Hobbs.
9 Mother and Child, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Identified as Janice Moreton Hobbs and Susan Hobbs
10 4 Generations, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Identified as: S. E. Moreton, Janice Moreton Hobbs, Susan Hobbs, and "Sam" Moreton.
Norton Family, undated (4 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Large Family Group, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Large family group both seated and standing in yard with house behind. Handwritten on back "Norton Family".
2 Group of 6, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
One man and 5 of the people in the previous photograph sit in a line in the yard.
3 Standing Together, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Two of the older women in the group - possibly sisters - stand beside each other outside the house.
4 Sitting Together, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
The same 2 women sit in the yard with their hands folded in their laps.
Owens Family, 1950-1980 (5 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Charles Owens and wife, Mae, cut Anniversary Cake, 1950 - 1980 (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Identified on envelope as "Mr. & Mrs. Owens 50th Wedding Anniversary".
2 Family Group, 1950 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Identified: Front - children, none identified. 2nd row - unidentified, Maxie Owens Overbye holding child, Nannie Mae Owens Flowers, unidentified, unidentifed, Charles L. Owens, Mae Tillman Owens. Back - unidentified, unidentified, Hal Ray Owens hold child, unidentified, T. C. Owens, Thad Owens, unidentified, unidentified, Percy Owens.
3 Family Group, 1950 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
T. C. Owens, Hal Ray Owens, Thad Owens and Percy Owens stand behind Maxie Owens Overbye, Nannie Mae Owens Flowers, Charles L. Owens, and Mae Tillman Owens
4 Thad Owens, 1950 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Thad Owens, 4 children, and unidentified woman.
5 Grandchildren, 1950 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
4 children - These are the same children as Owens #4.
Pate Family, 1960-1980 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Pate Family, 1960 - 1980 (10 X 8) (color, photograph) View sample item.
Family group with older couple in center. Identified on back as "Pate, Monticello".
Phillips Family, 1945-1965 (4 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Eliza C. Phillips, 1955 - 1965 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Eliza C. Phillips, wife of R. Pierce Phillips, and 3 of their daughters - (l-r) Jenny Cummings Phillips Godwin of New Burn, N.C., Cynthia Summers Phillips Lauderdale of Philadelphia, Ms., and Mary Eliza Phillips Kirpatrick of Denver Colorado. Mrs. Phillips was 93 when the photograph was identified and still lived in the family residence on Natchez Avenue. She was a Girl Scout leader for 15 - 20 years. The photograph was taken in the 1960's according to the identifier.
2 Phillips Sisters, 1945 - 1955 (10 x 8) (color, photograph)
Frances Phillips and her younger sister, Mary Eliza Phillips. They are two of the daughters of R. Pierce and Eliza C. Phillips.
3 Phillips Baby, 1945 - 1955 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Pearce Phillips sits with Frances at his knee as Liza holds a new baby in a christening dress.
4 Frances and Her Doll, 1945 - 1955 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Frances Phillips sits on a love seat looking at a large bride doll.
Price Family, 1940-1980 (2 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Jess Price, Group of 18, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Identified on back as "Jess Price Family. 18 men and women are shown with the women seated and men standing behind them. The oldest man and woman are the center figures.
2 Larger Group, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Same 18 family members and others.
Quarles Family, 1940-1980 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Quarles Family, 1940 - 1980 (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
A group of 4 African-American women and a small girl are seen outside. Identified in The Daily Leader as: child - Phyllis Quarles, older woman seated - Ella Jones. Standing behind them (l-r): Ruby Netta Quarles, Beatrice Quarles, and Alberta White.
Ratcliff Family, 1960-1980 (4 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Shelby Ratcliff Family, 1960 - 1980 (5 x 6 1/2) (b & w, photograph)
A young girl and 2 women stand beside a seated older couple.
2 Family Group, 1960 - 1980 (10 x 8) (color, photograph)
Mr. And Mrs. Ratcliff are seated with a woman on each end. 4 women and 1 man stand behind them. All are in formal clothing with corsages for the women.
3 Anniversary Celebration, 1960 - 1980 (8 x 10) (color, photograph)
The couple stand beside a table with a 3-layered cake with a "50" on top and yellow roses to the side.
4 Cutting the Cake, 1960 - 1980 (8 x 10) (color, photograph) View sample item.
The couple holds the knife together as they cut the first slice.
Redd Family, 1940-1980 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Redd Family Reunion, 1940 - 1980 (4 1/2 x 3 1/2) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified as the Redd brothers and sisters at the family reunion. From left: Ira Redd, Jim Redd, ? Redd, Fendrick Redd, Marshall Redd, Levi Redd, Molly Redd Sutton.
Reeves Family, 1940-1980 (3 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Robert Lee and Mattie Laird Reeves, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Robert Lee and Mattie Laird Reeves sit outside with a large wedding cake on a small table between them. Information on envelope "C. R.Roberts, Gen. Del., Ferriday, La., Three 8x10 photographs".
2 Reeves, Small Family Group, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Robert Lee and Mattie Laird Reeves sit outside with a large wedding cake on a small table between them. 2 men and 3 women stand behind them.
3 Reeves, Large Family Group, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Front row consists of 4 children - Norris Roberts, Reginal Roberts, Roger Clifton Reeves, Geraldine Reeves. 2nd row is John R. Reeves, Robert Lee Reeves, the cake, and Mattie Laird Reeves. Row 3: Clifton Reeves, Lottie Lee Reeves, Ada Reeves - wife of John, Bessie Reeves, Hazle Reeves King, Mrs. Jordan, Pearl Jordan Reeves, Hershel Laird, J. B. Laird, Mamie Smith Laird. 4th row: Julius Roberts, Alma Reeves Roberts, Jr. Roberts, Harold Roberts, Charles Roberts, Clara Reeves Moak, Thelma Brown, Theodore R. Reeves, and unidentified.
Roberson Family, undated (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Roberson Family Group, undated (10 x 8) (color, photograph) View sample item.
Three rows of African-American family members pose in a wood paneled room. Front (l-r): unidentified, Anna Ree Roberson unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, Shirley Roberson. Middle: Willie Roberson Diggs, Elaine Roberson, Natalie Roberson, Dot Roberson Giles, Robin Roberson Giles, Gay Roberson, unidentified. Theola Roberson stands "hidden" behind the middle row. Her face and part of her body are visible. Third: DeDe Roberson, John Roberson, Elij Roberson, Sherdale Roberson, ? Roberson, and Will Henry Roberson.
Roberts Family, undated (9 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Perry Roberts Family Inside, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
18 family members, identified on back as "Perry Roberts family, Wesson". (Wesson, Ms.) A mirror on the wall behind the group reflects the back of family members heads.
2 Perry Roberts - Small Group, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Perry Roberts and wife sit in the center of the front row of 4, with 6 people standing behind them. These people are not in the previous photograph with the Roberts, however the location is the same.
3 Saying Their Vows, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Mr. And Mrs. Jackson stand inside facing a minister. A man and a woman stand with them.
4 The Ring, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Mrs. Jackson seems to be placing a ring on Mr. Jackson's hand as the woman and minister look towards them.
5 Punch Bowl, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
The couple stand with an ornate mirror behind them and a cut glass punch bowl in front on the table.
6 Cutting Cake, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
The Roberts stand beside a table with a large wedding cake.
7 Request for Photographs, undated (8 x 6 1/4) (handwritten, note)
Request for photographs to be sent to Mrs. W. P. James - Bekley, Mississippi, Mrs. Myrtis Sisk -Winnsboro, La. And Mrs. W. K. Callender. This list was found inside the Roberts envelope, but may not belong to this group.
8 The Hostesses, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
7 women stand behind the table with the punch bowl. All wear corsages.
9 Family Group Outside, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Envelope has "Mail to Mrs. T. W. Jackson, New Hwy 51 North, Box 110, Brookhaven". The family group gathers in the yard near an old home.
Rutland Family, undated (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Rutland Family Group, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Group of 27 adults and children sit and stand in front of a brick building with white square columns. The oldest couple sits on the front row. Identified on envelope as "Rutland Reunion" with no other information.
Shipp Family, 1960-1980 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Cyrus Shipp and Granddaughters, 1960 - 1980 (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified in The Daily Leader as Cyrus Martin Shipp of Lincoln County. Mr. Shipp posed for this photograph when he visited his daughter, Ruth Hanna, and her children in San Francisco. Front (l-r): Allison Hanna, Shipp, Kathleen Hanna. Back: Ruth Hanna.
Shows Family, undated (7 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Shows Group of 8, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Handwritten identification on back "Mrs. Shows - Wesson". Photograph contains 4 women and 1 man standing behind 3 people seated. The woman on the right end wearing a dark dress and large corsage is easily located in the other pictures in the group.
2 Couple Seated , undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Handwritten on back "Shows Family". Oldest couple is seated with 3 men and 3 women standing behind them. These people are younger than those in previous picture.
3 Large Family Group, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Over 50 family members gather in the yard for photograph.On the front left are a boy and girl who apear to be twins.
4 Smaller Family Group, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Arranged for photograph are 28 family members. All are in the previous photograph. Two other women may be seen in the background.
5 60th Anniversary, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Couple stands behind a table with a punch bowl, cakes, and floral arrangement with 60 on the top of the arrangement.
6 50th Anniversary, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Couple stands behind a table with a cake decorated with "50". The couple is easily recognized from the previous photographs, however, clothing is different.
7 50th Anniversary Group, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Mr. And Mrs. Shows sit holding with each holding a small child. Other family members sit and stand around them. Mrs. Shows wears the dress seen in the 50th Anniversary Cake photograph.
Smith, Hamlin Family, 1950 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Hamlin Smith Family, 1950 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified in The Daily Leader as the Hamlin Smith Family. Front (l-r): Colon Smith, Mamie Norton Smith, Hamlin Smith, Holon Smith. Back: Nellie Smith Jackson, Wessie (Mrs. Paul) Smith, Lee Roy Smith, Robert Smith, Irene (Mrs. Garland) Smith, and Rowena Smith Maxwell.
Smith, Jimmy Lee Family, 1960-1980 (7 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Family Group, 1960 - 1980 (8 x 10) (color, photograph)
12 family members stand on the porch steps.
2 Group of 8, 1960 - 1980 (10 x 8 ) (color, photograph)
2 men and 1 woman from the previous photograph are joined inside the house by 2 more women and 3 children.
3 Group of 5, 1960 - 1980 (color, photograph)
Identified in handwriting on back as "Jimmy Lee Smith and Tinnybell Parnell Smith". The Smith couple stand behind a table with a wedding cake with 3 additional men.
4 Jimmy Lee and Tinnybell Smith, 1960 - 1980 (8 x 10) (color, photograph)
Jimmy Lee and Tinnybell Parnell Smith stand together behind their wedding cake.
5 Jimmy Lee and Tinnybell Smith, 1960 - 1980 (8 x 10) (color, photograph)
Jimmy Lee Smith feeds wedding cake to Tinnybell Smith.
6 Jimmy Lee and Tinnybell Smith, 1960 - 1980 (8 x 10) (color, photograph) View sample item.
Tinnybell Smith feeds wedding cake to Jimmy Lee Smith. Handwritten on back of photograph "Jimmy Lee Smith & Tinnybell Smith 50th Wedding Anniversary".
7 Jimmy Lee and Tinnybell Smith, 1960 - 1980 (5 x 7) (b & w, photograph)
The couple sit together on a couch. Photograph format is different, but clothing is the same.
Smith, John and Emma Katherine White Family , 1940-1980 (2 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Lola Kyzer Smith and Family , Early 1960's (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified in the Daily Leader as: (l-r) front - Cynthia Smith Herrington, Abigale Smith May, Barbara Smith McNeel, Linda Smith ?oster, Joe G. Smith. Middle - Imogene Kyzar Smith, Nell Brock Smith, Lola Kyzer Smith (deceased at time photo appeared in newspaper), Irene Owens Smith holding ?nette Smith Rials, Ann Smith Carr (deceased at time photo appeared in newspaper, Hiram Claude Faulkenberry III, Betty Carr Faulkenberry, John Christopher Faulkenberry. Back - William T. "Bill" Smith, Felix G. Smith (deceased at time photo appeared in newspaper), John D. Smith, Thomas I. Smith (deceased at time photo appeared in newspaper), Ferrell Devan Carr (deceased at time photo appeared in newspaper).
2 Lola Kyzer Smith and Family, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Same group, except more family members are added. Identified on back of picture as the "Descendents of John and Emma Katherine White Smith and their spouses".
Smith, Leroy Family, 1940-1980 (6 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Leroy and Edith Smith, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Older couple sits in chairs by a pasture fence. Identified on envelope "Mrs. Leroy Smith, 1946", on back of photograph as Mrs. Woodrow Smith" and by a granddaughter as "Edith and Leroy Smith".
2 Family Group of 11, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Older couple in chairs with a woman seated on each end and 7 men standing behind them. Names listed on back of photograph of persons ordering a copy: "William Smith, Sam Smith, Leon Smith, Felix Smith, Leroy Smith, Albert Smith, Edward Smith, Jessie Smith, Woodrow Smith".
3 Family Group of 22, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Same older couple plus other adults and 3 young children.
4 Larger Group, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Older couple, other adults and several children. Names on back of photograph: "William Smith, Sam Smith, Louise Smith, Felix Smith, and Edward Smith".
5 Woodrow Smith Group, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Group of 11 men, 10 women, and 9 children in outdoor setting. Handwritten on back is a list of people requesting copies of the photograph: William Smith, Sam Smith, Louise Smith, Felix Smith and Edward Smith.
6 Woodrow Smith Group, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Same setting as previous photograph however on 9 men, 9 women, and 3 children included. On the back, "Mrs. Woodrow Smith" is handwritten.
Smith, Nick Ed Family, 1910-1952 (5 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Woman, Before 1910 (5 x 7) (b & w, photograph)
Woman in high neck dress with ruffled lace collar. Photograph was taped inside Nick Ed Smith envelope. Back of photograph had been used as a note.
2 Family Group, January 1, 1952 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Two women and 8 men in suits. On back of photograph, handwritten: "L to R Lawrence Donnie Smith, Floyd, Eula, Eunice, Nick Ed Smith. 2nd Row: Oscar, Jeff, Felix, Lucius, Ben". However, on the envelope: "Mr. & Mrs. Nick Ed Smith, Children, Bertha Smith, Willie Smith, Loyd Smith, Bessie Coker, Carruth Smith, Elsie Graves, Eunice Smith Norton".
3 Cutting the Cake, undated (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Nick Ed and Anna Smith cut their 50th Wedding Anniverary Cake.
4 Small Group, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Nick Ed Smith, Anna Smith, 3 younger men and 3 younger women stand on porch steps.
5 Reception, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
The same people as the previous photograph stand inside behind the table with a large Wedding cake in the center of the table.
Smith, Spurgeon Family, 1966 (3 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Golden Anniversary, January 2, 1966 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified as the "Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr. & Mrs. Spurgeon Smith Jan. 2, 1966 at the home of Emma and Myron Allgood. Mrs. Allgood and Mrs. Smith are sisters. The couple stands behind a table with tall floral arrangements on each end.
2 Family Group, January 2, 1966 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Seated on the couch are 3 adults and 2 children. On the floor in front of the couch are 4 children. Identified as front (l-r): Martha W. Wolfe, Joyce W. Hebert, Judy W. Barker, George Wand. On the couch: Susan W. Harris, Floyd Wand, Pauline S. Wand holding Betty W. Knight, Mike Wand.
3 Smith's Join the Group, January 2, 1966 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
The Spurgeon Smiths and a woman join the group on the couch. Identified on floor (l-r): Joyce Wand Hebert, Martha W. Wolfe, Judy W. Barker. Seated on the couch: Unidentified woman, Lavonne Smith, Spurgeon Smith, Mrs. Smith, Pauline S. Wand holding Betty W. Knight. Standing: Mike Wand, Floyd Wand.
Smith, Walter Family, 1946 (3 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Walter Smith and Wife, February 1, 1946 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Handwritten on back "Walter Smith". The older couple each hold a child. Walter Smith wears a hat and suit.
2 Walter Smtih Family, February 1, 1946 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Walter Smith and wife sit in different chairs in the same setting. Mrs. Smith holds a cake in her lap.The fence behind is the same and her jacket appears to be the same jacket. Walter does not wear a hat. Standing behind them are 3 young women and 2 young men. Handwritten on back: "1 delivered to Mr. Walter Smith, Frank Smith - 1, Mrs. Sam P. Smith - 1".
3 Walter Smtih Family, February 1, 1946 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
The couple sit alone outside. Two persons can be seen, but not identified on the porch inside the house.
Smith, Walter L. Family, 1963 (9 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Walter L. Smith Reunion - Large Group, December 1963 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Listed on envelope as "Walter L. Smith Reunion, Dec. 63". Group of 18 adults and 10 children in a family home.
2 Walter L. Smith Reunion - Couple, December 1963 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Walter L. Smith and wife stand behind a dining table with a wedding cake, silver service, and punch bowl.
3 Walter L. Smith Reunion - Couple, December 1963 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Walter L. Smith and wife sit on a sofa in front of the dining table. Part of the cake and punch bowl are visible in the background.
4 Walter L. Smith Reunion - Small Group, December 1963 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Walter L. Smith, wife, and 3 other men sit on couch with 5 men standing behind the couch.
5 Walter L. Smith Reunion - Group of 3, December 1963 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Man from large group and 2 of the children sit on the sofa in front of the dining table.
6 Walter L. Smith Reunion - Group of 2, December 1963 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Man and woman from the large group sit on the sofa in front of the dining table.
7 Walter L. Smith Reunion - Group of 4, December 1963 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Middle-age woman, young man and 2 young women sit on the sofa in front of the dining table.
8 Walter L. Smith Reunion - Group of 5, December 1963 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Man and woman from large group and 3 of the children sit on the sofa in front of the dining table.
9 Walter L. Smith Reunion - Group of 5, December 1963 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Man and woman from large group and 3 of the children sit on the sofa in front of the dining table. This is not the same group as the previous photograph.
Spring Family, undated (3 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Clara James Spring Birthday, undated (7 3/4 x 4 3/4) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Clara Spring stands behind her birthday cake. Identified as (L-R) Helen Spring Williams, George Spring, Mother - Clara James Spring, wife of Elijah Spring, James Spring, and Earl Spring. Clara had another daughter, Fannie Spring East, not pictured. The family lived in the Auburn area in Southwestern Lincoln County.
2 Clara James Spring Family, undated (3 x 5) (b & w, photograph)
Clara Spring and her children look younger than the previous photograph. Helen Spring Williams, Earl Spring, Clara James Spring, and unidentified woman stand outside with James and George Spring behind them.
3 Clara James Spring Family, undated (7 1/2 x 4 1/2) (b & w, photograph)
Standing outside by a tree (l-r): Helen Spring, James Spring, George Spring, Earl Spring, and Fannie Spring. Fannie is not included in the other photographs in this group.
Stewart Family, undated (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Raymond D. Stewart Family, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified in The Daily Leader by the daughter of Raymond D. Stewart. Seated (l-r): Lucille Stewart Mayfield of Mount Olive, Cuma Sullivan Stewart of Collins, Walter Stewart of Collins, Lannelle Stewart Powell of Charlotte, N.C. Middle: Joyce Stewart Forwood of Monroe, La., Reve' Stewart Perreault of Chesapeake, Va. Back: Raymond D. (R. D./ Don) Stewart, Walton Stewart of Collins, Kenneth C. (K. C.) Stewart of Jackson, Randall Stewart of Petal, Arnis Stewart of Huntville, Ala.
Terry Family, early 1970s (3 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Wilmer Terry Family, Early 1970's (8 x 10) (color, photograph) View sample item.
Identified in The Daily Leader as the Terry Family by Mary Dixon Terry, center woman seated. Front (l-r): Wilmer "Doc" Terry, Juanita Spencer, Edna Terry, Glynn Terry, Charles Terry. Back: Carl Terry, Ralph Terry and Steve Terry. Mary Dixon Terry also stated that she and her husband, Steve Terry, were married for 36 years.
2 Terry Family, Early 1970's (8 x 10) (color, photograph)
Same group as previous photograph, positions slightly changed.
3 Terry Family - Larger Group, Early 1970's (8 x 10) (color, photograph)
Larger family group with the same family members, except Wilmer "Doc" Terry is not included. Other family members and children have been added.
Thornhill Family, 1960-1980 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Thornhill Family, 1960 - 1980 (10 x 8) (color, photograph) View sample item.
8 family members gather in a panelled room with a television in the background. The group includes 6 women and 2 men. A photograph of a baby is seen on top the television. Handwritten on back "Thornhill Family".
Turnbough Family, undated (1 photograph)
Walter Furman Turnbough, born in Brookhaven, Ms. 1891, was the son of W. M. and Zula (Schwen) Turnbough. He attended Castle Heights Military Academy, returned to Brookhaven and entered the livestock business with his father. By 1926 he was dealing in horses and mules for himself, and developed extensive farming operations in the area. Walter Furman was always active in civic affairs and was on the Board of Supervisors from 1932 until his death in 1936. Information taken from: Mississippi, A History by Walter Nesbit (1938), p. 724-725. According to a local property owner, the brick house owned by the McNamee family for many years at the intersection of Schwen Avenue and Congress Street was either built or owned by the Turnbough family at an earlier period. A descendent of the W. M. Turnbough family, Paul Turnbough, was later the Police Chief for Brookhaven. Paul lived in a home on the corner of Turnbough Avenue where Blockbuster Video is now located. This home was only 1 block from the earlier family home. See also: Livery Stable and Police Department.
Box No.
1 1 W. M. Turnbough Family, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Well-dressed family group sitting on the front stps of a house. Clothing styles indicate 1920 - 1950. Handwritten on back "The W. M. Turnbough family owners of Livery Stable and Horse Traders in Brookhaven, Ms." On the back of a copy of this picture reads "The Turnbough Family and What a family".
Walker Family, 1940-1980 (3 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Walker Family Group, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
An older couple stands outside a home surrounded by family members. Front row (l-r): 5 unidentified people, Wanda Walker Parker, Cindy Walker Yawn, unidentified. 2nd row: 7 unidentified people, Edward Walker, Mrs. Walker, unidentified.
2 Walker Family Group, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
The couple identified in the previous photograph as Edward Walker and his wife sit on a couch with 2 girls from the previous photograph.
3 50th Anniversary, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
The older couple stands behind a cake with "50" in icing on the top. Glass candlesticks and punch bowl share the table with the cake.
Watson Family, 1940-1980 (6 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Watson Women, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Group of 7 women of various ages in a living room setting. Handwritten on back "The Watsons". Identified as (L-R): Standing - Dewey Watson Farrell, Jean Watson Simmers, Lizzie H. Watson, Mildred Watson Brannon. Seated: Bessie E. Watson, unidentified, Nell Watson Shinn. (See Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company also)
2 Watson Women, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Group of 6 Watson sisters.
3 Christmas Gift, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Mrs. Watson places a wrapped gift under the Christmas Tree.
4 Mrs. Watson, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Mrs. Watson sits in her rocker viewing the Christmas Tree.
5 By the Christmas Tree, 1940 - 1980 (8 x 10) (b & w, photograph)
Jean Watson Simmers stands between her mother's chair and the Christmas tree as they look at the tree.
6 On Grandma's Lap, 1940 - 1980 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Mrs. Watson sits in the same chair, but is joined by a boy sitting on the chair arm with his arm around her shoulders.
West Family, undated (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 West, Bessie G., undated (7 x 5) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
A group of 10 adults stand around an older couple seated outside. Handwritten on back: "Bessie G. West, R2, Bx 103, Hazlehurst, Ms. 39088".
White, Jamie Family, after 1960 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Jamie White Family, after 1960 (10 x 8) (Color, photograph) View sample item.
An older couple is seated in the middle of the group. He wears a suit and she has a wedding veil. Standing behind the couple is Jamie White.
White Family Reunion, undated (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Large Family Group, White, Womack, McClelland and others, undated (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
64 row members are grouped outside a house with a tin roof and 2 chimneys. Names of most people in the photograph are listed from back to front. Robert (Bob) Dunn, Bilie Jo Wiltshire White, Mike White, Audrey Hamilton White, Milton Womack, Fred White, Clifton White, Wade Laird, Pete McClelland, Elmer Laird, Adam McClelland, Laird McCullough, Higdon Laird holding Robert Laird, Ira McClelland, Claude Lofton, Tomy Hutson holding Larry Hutson, Robert Hutson, Bobby Hutson, Maude Womack Laird, Ruby Peirrier White, Ira Landry Laird, Nelsie Laird Hutson, Tibby Bailey Lofton, Serena Womack, Addie Price, Ada Rebecca White Womack, Myrtle Mac McClelland Rushing, Carol White, Mike Dirratti - Peggy Laird's husband, Peggy Laird Dirratti, John Womack, Velma Laird, John Womack, John Andrew Womack, Julia Womack McClelland, Hulon Laird holding D__ Laird, Benny Hutson, Charlie McClelland, Christine McClelland, Ann McClelland, Elaine Womack, Virginia Womack, Betty Womack Breeden, Sylvia White, Jimmy Lofton, Wayne McClelland, James Earl White, Tommy McClelland, David Leon Womack, Johnny Womack. A print copy of the photograph identifying the location of each person listed is filed with the photograph.
Williams Family, before 1920-1936 (4 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 John Holly Williams Family, about August 1925 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Birthday celebration for John H. Williams, grandfather of John Holly Williams. Mr. Williams was born August 5, 1850, according to a note on the back of the photograph. Identified in The Daily Leader as "taken in front of their home which was located at 527 W. Monticello St., before it was destroyed by fire." Back (l-r): Mrs. Clint Douglas, Emery Day, Loretta Douglas Strahan, Willie V. Douglas Brister, Katheleen Williams, unidentified, Stewart Day, Clint Douglas, Preston Hart, Winford Douglas. Middle row: Grandma Greenlee, Amanda Day, John Williams holding John Williams III, Willie Mae Williams, Midget Chandler (little girl standing), Lillie Williams hold Zula Williams, Harper Day, unidentified, Ella Williams Chandler, Ada Williams Douglas, unidentified, Will Douglas, Peck Williams, Susie Day Gorenflo, Bessie Gorenflo Norwood, Bob Williams. Front row: Tom Day, Ray Day, Bessie Day Freeman, 4 unidentified, Wilbur Day (man with elbows on knees in white), 4 unidentified, Horatio Douglas, Hayward Douglas, Cliff Day, Emerson Day, unidentified, Ada Pearl Douglas Coon.
2 Birthday Celebration, about 1934 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Handwritten on back "Birthday celebration for John H. Williams, Brookhaven, Miss. about 1934". A large number of the Williams family gather outside a white house.
3 Family Reunion, August 5, 1936 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Handwritten on back "J. H. Williams, Brookhaven, Miss., Family Reunion August 5, 1936. Day, Douglas, Chandler, Fuller, Crawford, Greenlee". A large family group gathers in front of a white house
4 Early Family, before 1920 (8 x 8 3/4) (sepia, photograph)
An early photograph of a family group sitting outside. Handwritten on back "Douglas and Williams".
Wilson Anniversary, 1949 (4 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Wilson Anniversary, 1949 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Wilson couple stand behind dining table with a tall cake. "50" is written in icing on top of the cake. Handwritten name on back of photograph "Mr. And Mrs. Benson Wilson".
2 Wilson Anniversary, 1949 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Wilson couple with 7 other family members in yard in front of house.
3 Wilson Anniversary, 1949 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Large family group seated and standing in yard in front of house.
4 Wilson Anniversary, 1949 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Large family group seated and standing in yard in front of house. Positions slightly different from previous photograph.
Wilson, Jessie Family, ca. 1900 (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Wilson Men, ca 1900 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified by a granddaughter in The Daily Leader, the men are (l-r): (Seated) Martin Wilson, Frank Wilson, Jessie Wilson and (Standing) Benjamin (B.B. Wilson, Johnny Wilson, Albert Wilson, George Wilson, and Benson Wilson. On the back of a photograph owned by the Art Studio is "Frank Wilson and 7 sons". The names are the same, except Jessie Wilson is spelled "Jesse".
Womack Family, 1940-1960 (3 photographs)
Box No.
1 1 Family Group, 1940 - 1960 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Identified in The Daily Leader as: (front l-r) Ada Womack, Maude Womack Laird, Floyd Womack, Velma Womack Laird, John Womack, Julie Womack McClelland. Back - Fred White, Frank White Laird, Elmer Hulan Laird, Serina Womack, Ira McClelland. See White Family also.
2 Group of 6, 1940 - 1960 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Ada Womack, Maude Womack Laird, John Womack, Velma Womack Laird, Floyd Womack, and Julie Womack McClelland sit outside beside a group of trees.
3 Group of 6, 1940 - 1960 (10 x 8) (b & w, photograph)
Ada Womack, Maude Womack Laird, Floyd Womack, Velma Womack Laird, John Womack and Julie Womack McClelland sit outside beside a building.
Woodall Family, early 1930s (1 photograph)
Box No.
1 1 Christopher C. Woodall Reunion, Early 1930's (3 1/2 x 13 1/2) (b & w, photograph) View sample item.
Identified in The Daily Leader as the family of Christopher C. and Sarah P. Woodall. The group gathers in the front yard with the outline of an older home behind. The oldest couple is seated in the middle of the front row with the children and grandchildren beside and behind them.

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