Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson); 1822-1885;Civil War;Politicians Presidents;Politics and government;Generals
The Chronology of Ulysses S. Grant's life is extracted from the 31 volumes of the Papers of Ulysses S. Grant and is presented here as a full-length time line of Grant's life.
Tensas Parish (La.)--History.; Natchez (Miss.)--History.; Waterproof (La.)--History.; Saint Joseph (La.)--History.; Plantation life--Louisiana--History--19th century.; Slavery--United States--History--19th century.; Levees--Louisiana.;...
Diary kept by plantation owner Zenas Preston from 1850-1853. Preston's plantation, Leftwich, was situated on Lake St. Peter in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, and Preston describes frequent trips to Waterproof, Saint Joseph, and Natchez via the...
"Made in late 1900
The Type "C" has a wooden tone arm mounted vertically. The spring motor was altered so that crank protruded from side of oak cabinet. This model also has the black and brass horn. Original cost: $25.00.
The VV-210 was the low-priced console that was developed to revive Victrola sales in the early 1920's. While many collectors disregard this unit today, it was extremely popular in middle class homes in the 1920's. While the early models were made...
"Circa 1902-1904
This type "R" machine has a quarter-sawed oak cabinet with single-spring motor which requires windings prior to each playing. It has a front-mounted tone arm and was originally priced at $15.00.
"Circa 1906-1920
The lowest-priced victor of the period, the Victor Junior featured an oak cabinet with nickel trimming. The horn was black japanned. It has a combination brake and speed regulator for 8-inch turntable. Original cost: $10.00.
"Circa 1903-1907
The Type D Victor was the first Victor to be equipped with a 12-inch turntable. The oak cabinet housed a 3-spring motor. It was available with concert or exhibition sound box. This instrument has the new plainer cabinet with...
"Circa 1899
This machine plays large 5-inch diameter cylinders for increased volume. Concert phonographs were short-lived due to the fragility and bulk of the cylinders. The oak case has an all-enveloping cover. This instrument has a 4-foot brass...
This Olympia Music Box features an oak case with matching table top base. The pattern is embossed into all four sides of the case and base cabinet. The base has a single drawer that pulls out. The unit contains its own sounding board built into the...
The VV-210 was the low-priced console that was developed to revive Victrola sales in the early 1920's. While many collectors disregard this unit today, it was extremely popular in middle class homes in the 1920's. While the early models were made...
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 13 of a continuing series (currently 31 volumes) showcasing an edited collection of documents by and about Ulysses S. Grant. Materials in the series span the dates of 1837-1885; volume 13 spans the dates of November 16, 1864-February 20,...
Agriculture--Louisiana--West Feliciana Parish--Photographs.; Oak Grove Plantation (West Feliciana Parish, La.); Plants--Effect of poisons on--Photographs.; Plantations--Louisiana--West Feliciana Parish--Photographs.
Middle of Niagara poison plat showing work of worms. Oak Grove Plantation, Tallulah (La.).
Agriculture--Louisiana--West Feliciana Parish--Photographs.; Oak Grove Plantation (West Feliciana Parish, La.); Plants--Effect of poisons on--Photographs.; Plantations--Louisiana--West Feliciana Parish--Photographs.
Center of calcium arsenate poisoned plat showing condition of cotton.
Agriculture--Louisiana--West Feliciana Parish--Photographs.; Oak Grove Plantation (West Feliciana Parish, La.); Plants--Effect of poisons on--Photographs.; Plantations--Louisiana--West Feliciana Parish--Photographs.
Dividing line between calcium arsenate treated and untreated plats. Oak Grove Plantation, Tallulah (La.).
Agriculture--Louisiana--West Feliciana Parish--Photographs.; Oak Grove Plantation (West Feliciana Parish, La.); Plants--Effect of poisons on--Photographs.; Plantations--Louisiana--West Feliciana Parish--Photographs.
View in middle of unpoisoned plat. Oak Grove Plantation, Tallulah (La.).
Agriculture--Mississippi--History; Lawrence County (Miss.); Hammond, Johnny D.--Family.
Johnny D. Hammond family farm; multiple views. Farm of 180 acres about eight and one half miles south of Monticello. Lawrence Co. Farmers Home Administration Supervisor James Carr assisted with selection of farm family.
Agriculture--Mississippi--History; Lincoln County (Miss.); Clark, C.L.--Family.
C. L. (Buddy) Clark family farm; multiple views. Farm of 234 acres located three miles south of Bogue Chitto or one mile south of Norfield, MS. Lincoln County Agricultural agent Travis Tadlock and his staff assisted with selection of farm family.
