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[Hazel Petrey sweeps the altar(1)]

Description: Photograph of Hazel Petrey sweeping the Sunny View Methodist Church after decorating for her wedding. The caption for the photo reads, "With the decorations done, Hazel sweeps up." This mounted print is from a book entitled, "Country Wedding." Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HSSS book “ Country Wedding published in 1974. A… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Sunny View Methodist Church(1)]

Description: Photograph of the Sunny View Methodist Church in Germany, Kentucky. The church sits atop a hill with a smaller building and fence visible in the foreground. This mounted print is from a book entitled, "Country Wedding." Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HSSS book “ Country Wedding published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Baptizing in Olde Towne Creek]

Description: Photograph of Ivana Wright being led into the water for baptism by Preacher Hugh Vancel outside John Owen's home in Red Hill, Tennessee. Multiple people from the town are in attendance. Hester Welch, Minnie Hicks, Cleo McCurey, Lilian Hicks, and Lenore Treece follow Ivana, holding hands, on their way to be baptized. Narrative by Junebug Clark: Photograph is from 1938 and is shot in Red Hill, Tennessee. Baptising in Olde Towne Creek, has endured to become a favorite and meaningful to many. … more
Date: 1938
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Individuals waiting to enter a church]

Description: Photograph of individuals waiting in line to enter a church. They are all dressed in formal attire. The front of the brick church is covered in foliage. The church has a large tower that contains a large circular window, likely stained glass.
Date: 1940
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Damaged image of families exiting a church]

Description: Damaged photograph of families leaving a church together. Outside of the church are groups clumping together in the grass and sidewalk out in front. The photograph is damaged along the top where there is a bar of white blackened along the upper left edge.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[People making their way to church]

Description: Photograph of churchgoers making their way to church. Two small crowds are gathered, one at the doors and the other in the grass in front of the church's doors. Several cars are parked in the small lot next to the church and more parked on the side of the road; one car has even pulled into the grass.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Front of a church]

Description: Photograph of the front of a church. Several people are walking down the sidewalk toward the entrance and cars are parked along the side of the road in front of the church.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[People walking to church]

Description: Photograph of five people walking down the the sidewalk toward the entrance to a church. The church is made of a dark brick with stained glass windows and white roof trim.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Congregation leaving a church]

Description: Photograph of a congregation leaving a brick church. Planted in front of the church are four trees which have lost most of their leaves. Three groups of women are walking down the sidewalk away from the church.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Children sitting in pews]

Description: Photograph of a group of children sitting in church pews. In the rows of pews behind them are some adults but only one adult is sitting among the children. Everyone sitting in the church are dressed in cold weather clothing like coats, hoods, and hats.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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