Finding Aid for the Trains and Trolleys of Tennessee Photographs, circa 1900-1961 (bulk 1938-1942)


MS-2544

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Encoded by: Elizabeth Dunham, July 21, 2006.

Summary Information
Title: Trains and Trolleys of Tennessee Photographs

Date/Date Range :   circa 1900-1961 (bulk 1938-1942)

Extent: 0.2 linear feet

Abstract:
This collection contains 56 photographs of trains and trolleys from around Tennessee from 1900-1961 (bulk 1938-1942). The pictures are alphabetized by city. W.H. Thrall, from the collection of Frank E. Ardrey, Jr., took many of them. A number are stamped "George E. Votava."

Call number: MS-2544

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
Collection was purchased in April 1999.
Access Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Copyright:
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Preferred Citation:
[Identification of Item], Trains and Trolleys of Tennessee Photographs, MS-2544. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of two folders.


Biography / History

No biographical information is available.


Collection Scope and Content Note

This collection contains 56 photographs of trains and trolleys from around Tennessee from 1900-1961 (bulk 1938-1942). The pictures are alphabetized by city. W.H. Thrall, from the collection of Frank E. Ardrey, Jr., took many of them. A number are stamped "George E. Votava."

Subject Terms

  • Railroads -- Tennessee.
  • Tennessee -- Pictorial works.
  • Street-railroads -- Tennessee.
Contents List
Folder   1     Item   1    
Chattanooga, trolley, 1942 November 22

Folder   1     Item   2    
Chattanooga, trolley, 1942 November 22

Folder   1     Item   3    
Chattanooga, trolley, 1942 November 22

Folder   1     Item   4    
Chattanooga, trolley, 1942 November 22

Folder   1     Item   5    
Chattanooga, trolley, 1942 November 22

Folder   1     Item   6    
Chattanooga, trolley, 1942 November 22

Folder   1     Item   7    
Chattanooga, three photographs - trolleys, undated

Folder   1     Item   8    
Clinton, train engine, 1909

Folder   1     Item   9    
Erwin, freight train, 1961 August 16

Folder   1     Item   10    
Erwin, freight train, 1961 August 16

Folder   1     Item   11    
Erwin, freight train, 1961 August 16

Folder   1     Item   12    
Franklin, freight train, undated

Folder   1     Item   13    
Franklin, passenger train, undated

Folder   1     Item   14    
Franklin, passenger train, undated

Folder   1     Item   15    
Franklin, passenger train, undated

Folder   1     Item   16    
Franklin, passenger train, undated

Folder   1     Item   17    
Franklin, baggage train, undated

Folder   1     Item   18    
(Franklin?), passenger train, 1910 February 21

Folder   1     Item   19    
(Franklin?), passenger train, 1910 February 21

Folder   1     Item   20    
Johnson City, "Tourist Coach" , 1942 August 7

Folder   2     Item   21    
Knoxville, trolley, 1932 August

Folder   2     Item   22    
Knoxville, trolley, 1932 August

Folder   2     Item   23    
Knoxville, trolley, undated

Folder   2     Item   24    
Knoxville, trolley, undated

Folder   2     Item   25    
Knoxville, trolley, undated

Folder   2     Item   26    
Knoxville, trolley, undated

Folder   2     Item   27    
Knoxville, trolley, undated

Folder   2     Item   28    
Knoxville, trolley, undated

Folder   2     Item   29    
Knoxville, freight train, by W.H. Thrall from the collection of F.E. Ardrey, Jr., 1938 September

Folder   2     Item   30    
(Knoxville?), French Broad River bridge, freight train, by W.H. Thrall from the collection of F.E. Ardrey, Jr., 1938 September 19

Folder   2     Item   31    
Loudon, Tennessee River bridge, freight train, by W.H. Thrall from the collection of F.E. Ardrey, Jr., 1938 September 17

Folder   2     Item   32    
Loudon, Tennessee River bridge, freight train, by W.H. Thrall from the collection of F.E. Ardrey, Jr., 1938 September

Folder   2     Item   33    
Nashville, four photographs -- trolley, baggage car, trolley, trolley, circa 1900-1942 November 1

Folder   2     Item   34    
Nashville, four photographs -- locomotive, passenger car, passenger car, baggage car, 1942 November 1

Folder   2     Item   35    
Nashville, four photographs -- trolley used as freight, right of way, trolley used as freight, abandoned trolley, 1940 May-1942 November 1

Folder   2     Item   36    
Nashville, train engine, 1942 September 27

Folder   2     Item   37    
Nashville, passenger train, 1942 September 27

Folder   2     Item   38    
Nashville, railroad construction, undated

Folder   2     Item   39    
Nashville, train engine, 1942 September 27

Folder   2     Item   40    
(Nashville?), passenger train, undated

Folder   2     Item   41    
Memphis, trolley, undated

Folder   2     Item   42    
Oneida, passenger train, 1949

Folder   2     Item   43    
Ooltewah, freight train, color photograph, undated

Folder   2     Item   44    
Tullahoma, passenger train, 1943 October 17

Folder   2     Item   45    
Tullahoma, mail carrier train, 1943 October 17