Oakland Community, Knoxville, TN

Dublin Core

Title

Oakland Community, Knoxville, TN

Subject

Local History; African American families

Description

Historical Data and Compiled Research associated with the historically Black community of Oakland in Knoxville, Tennessee. Collection includes photographs, city directory listings, compiled research, resident narratives, census data and cemetery documentation from 1895 to 1965.

Source

United States Census Bureau, Knoxville City Directories, United States Geological Survey, Austin High Class of 1965, Tennessee State Library and Archives, Foster's Chapel Baptist Church, Knoxville Newspapers

Publisher

Black in Appalachia

Date

1895 - 1965

Contributor

William Isom II, Alona Norwood, Jaime Harris, Enkeshi El-Amin, Ty Murray

Rights

This item can be used for private reflection and research, and not for commercial purposes.

Coverage

United States--Tennessee-Knox County

Collection Items

Foster Chapel Baptist Church History
Documents and articles containing the history of Foster's Chapel Baptist Church, including renovations to the building, donations, changes in pastoral leadership, and community outreach events.

Jackie Jones Family Photos and Records
Various personal photographs and records from the Jones Family who lived in the historically African American community known as Oakland in Knoxville, TN.

Foster's Chapel Baptist Church Members
Photos and materials related to Foster's Chapel Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Karate Five Association, Inc.
Karate Five Association, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Tennessee Corporation that is located on Oakland Drive in Knoxville, Tennessee.

David Sharp Family Photos and Records
Various personal photographs and records from the Sharp Family who lived in the historically African American community known as Oakland in Knoxville, TN.

Foster's Chapel Baptist Church
Histories of Foster's Chapel Baptist Church and individuals associated with the church through the years. Founded in 1909, Foster's Chapel operated in the Oakland Community of Knox County, Tennessee until relocating to a larger building on Ault…

Oakland Community Cemeteries
Listing of the compiled tombstones found in Oakland Community Cemeteries; Band of Mercy, Foster's Chapel, The Mysterious Ten and Oakland Community
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