Newspaper Article: Old Time Saturday Offers Old-Fashion
Tennessee---Jefferson County; Appalachia; African American crafts; African American memories; community celebration
Old Time Saturday is a community event in Jefferson City that has been going on for decades. Community members are recognized for their services. Various activities and contests are held during the event.
Gayle Page, The Standard Banner Staff Writer
Julia Taliaferro
The Standard Banner, Black in Appalachia
2013/10/03
Alona Norwood, Nelia Koontz
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Newspaper Article: Winners Named in Old Time Saturday Contests; Nelson Merry Collection
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United States; Appalachia; Tennessee; Jefferson County
Photograph: Unidentified Porters at Train Station
black, appalachian, community history, industry, jobs, milling, goods and services, trains, ports
Unidentified porter photographed in front of freight cargo at the train station in Jefferson City, Tenn.
Jefferson County
Jeffery Wells.
Black in Appalachia
1900
Alona Norwood, William Isom
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United States, Tennessee, Jefferson County
Pamphlet: Martha Davis Baptist Church Service
black, appalachian, community, history, baptist, churches, leadership
Directory of Martha Davis Baptist Church Service
Martha Davis Baptist Church
Jeffery Wells
Black in Appalachia
2022/02/20
Alona Norwood, William Isom
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United States, Tennessee, Jefferson County
Newspaper Article: Cooking a Way of Life for Catherine Moulden
Tennessee; African American women; African Americans--Appalachian Region; African Americans--Southern States; African American heritage; African American Thought and Life; African American family; African American Culinary Recipies
Catherine Moulden of Jefferson City, Tennessee shares her recipe for Pound Cake and recounts the impact cooking has has on her from childhood and onwards into her adult life.
Catherine Moulden
Jeffery Wells
The Standard Banner
1994/04/14
Alona Norwood, William Isom
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United States, Tennessee, Jefferson County
Genealogy Research in Jefferson County
Tennessee; African Americans--Appalachian Region; Southern States; African American heritage; African American Familiies
Genealogy research being conducted in the Jefferson City, Tennessee by the Jefferson County Geological Society.
Jefferson County
Jeffery Wells
Black in Appalachia
Alona Norwood, William Isom
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United States, Tennessee, Jefferson County
Newspaper Article: Barnett, Earl
United States Armed Forces- Air Force; African American Veterans; African American Education-- African American Teachers; Fraternal Organizations; African American Family and Life
Obituary in the newspaper for Earl Barnett---- a well respected math teacher and member of the Knoxville Community, departed this life on Wednesday, January 25, at Fort Sanders Hospital in KNoxville, Tenn., after a lengthy illness. He was 63 years old. He was born on March 12, 1932 to Marie and David Barnett. He attended Fontana School in Asheville North Carolina and Later Nelson Merry High School in Jefferson City, Tenn. After graduation he joined the United States Air Force where he served with distinction. He attended Knoxville College where he achieved his Bachelor's degree in math. He taught school at Christchurch, Virginia, Jefferson City, Tenn. and Knoxville, Tenn., where he retired in 1990. He was a devoted teacher who gained the respect of his students and spent many hours tutoring students and helping them achieve pride in math and employment in the field of mathematics. He participated in various math seminars and monitored learning activities for the students he taught. Mr. Barnett married Copplen Laster in 1995 and to this union two children were born. They made their home in Jefferson City and later in Knoxville. He was a faithful member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He is survived by his wife Copplen Barnett; a son, Anthony Barnett, Knoxville, Tenn.; a daughter, Teresa Barnett, Corpus Christi, Texas; four sisters, Cleota Barnett of New York City, Sylvia Johnson of Detroit, Michigan, Julia Taliaferro of Jefferson City, Tennessee and Sandra Safford of Detroit, Michigan; two brothers-in law-, Charles Johnson, Jr. and Lonnie Saffold of Detroit, Michigan, all on his mother's side, on his father's side, two aunts, Blanche Jackson and Margaret Felder; two uncles, Herbert Barnett and William Barnett; four aunts, Medora Gibson, Gladys Reliford, Louise Bellamy and Inez Dunwoody; one uncle, Howard Ingram, all of Jefferson City; a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends Saturday, January 27, from 5-6 p.m. at Unity Mortuary Chapel, funeral to follow, Rev. John Jackson officiating. Interment Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Monday January 29, at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the family.
God said you were getting weary, so he did what he thought best. He came and stood beside you And whispered 'Come and Rest.' You bade no one a last farewell. Not even a good-bye. You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why.
Arrangements by Unity Mortuary.
Jefferson County
Jeffery Wells
Black in Appalachia
Alona Norwood, William Isom
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Nelson-Merry High School
United States, Tennessee, Jefferson County
Newspaper Article: Hero Worship
Tennessee;-Appalachian Region; African American men; African Americans--Southern States; African American heritage; youth; Sports-Southern States;
This youngster looks admiringly at Ed Bailey as the national league catcher autographs a picture for him. Looking on is Bill Tate, old friend of Bailey's.
The News
Jeffrey Wells
The News, Black in Appalachia
1962/12/13
Alona Norwood, William Isom
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United States, Tennessee, Jefferson County
112th Anniversary of Boyd Chapel United Methodist Church
Tennessee; African American women; African American men; African Americans--Appalachian Region; African Americans--Southern States; African American heritage; African American churches; African American religious leaders; African American religious thought and life
Boyd Chapel United Methodis Church located on School St. Jefferson City, TN 37760 celebrates it 112th anniversary.
Church leadership:
Bishop R. Ken Eustler, Resident Bishop
Rev. Gordon Ridenour, District Superintendent
Rev. Christian B. Taylor, Pastor
The celebration was dedicated to the churches two oldest members, Mrs. Leola Bassett and Mr. William Tate.
Patrons List:
Mr. and Mrs. Edd Bissell, Curtis Harris, Raymond H. Nance, Rachel Williamson, Sue Barnett Johnson, Ernestine E. Jackson, Frances L. Whiteside, Edna J. Arnwine, Roy G. Henley, Garner W. Henley, Elizabeth DeArmond, Copplen Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Armstrong, Mrs. Lucille T. Ball, William and Tony, Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Osborne, Rev. Christian B. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Mills Swagerty, Mrs. Nettie Sue Swagerty and Roland Dykes.
Roll of Ministers:
C.K. Mayes, Eli Provine, Charles Boyd, G.H. Crider, Samuel Delaney, J.T. Wilson John Manning, Thomas Howard, H.S. Dykes, J.A. Pickett, Marbury, Lafayette Hamilton, F.A. Hatcher, Thomas Hendricks, H.R.S. Dykes, Moses Malone, Joshua Ingram, Moses WIlliams, Cooper L. Blankney, Joseph Maddox, Melvin Tolbert, Massie F. Cox, John Howell, E.F. Cochran, Cooper Blakeney, Jerome DelPino, Bethel Hendricks, E.O. Cole, Rollin Hamilton, and Christian B. Taylor.
Boyd Chapel United Methodist Church
Jeffrey Wells
Black in Appalachia
1987/08/28-30
Alona Norwood, William Isom
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United States, Tennessee, Jefferson County
Newspaper: Boyd Chapel UMC marks 150th anniversary
Tennessee; African American women; African American men; African Americans--Appalachian Region; African Americans--Southern States; African American heritage; African American churches; African American religious leaders; African American religious thought and life
Newspaper article: Families and guests of Boyd Chapel United Methodist Church celebrated the 150th anniversary founding of the church September 16 with a banquet at the Carson-Newman Stokely Cafeteria. Guest speaker Stephen Wicks of the Knoxville Museum of Art. Standing in back are members of the congregation. In front, from left, are Barbara Dean Carl Mills, pastor Reverend Dr. Andrew Smith, speaker Stephen Wicks, Julia Taliaferro, Jonna and Tom Ballard, Morristown District Conference Superintendent.
The Standard Banner, Ronnie Housley
Julia Taliaferro
Black in Appalachia
2017/09/21
Alona Norwood, Nelia Koontz
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United States, Tennessee, Jefferson County
Pamphlet: Boyd Chapel United Methodist Church- Black History Community Celebration
Alona Norwood and Neila Koontz
Julia Taliaferro
Black in Appalachia
02/13/2011
Alona Norwood and Nelia Koontz
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United States, Tennessee, Jefferson County