Portrait of Erma Welch on her porch in Cumberland Gap Tennessee. The pictured woman is named as Buela Welch on the sleeve containing the negative while also being named Erma Welch in Joe Clark's photography books. This image is used in Joe Clark's book "Back Home" accompanied by a poem titled, " In Lonesome Tennessee." Down yonder in the valley In lonesome Tennessee Sits my little Sally A waitin’ there for me. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS Clark PhotoFile: 0001-51

Photograph of a latch on a church door being held shut by a whittled piece of wood.

Narrative by Junebug Clark: "Photograph is of Aunt Tilda from 1941 taken in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. Not an aunt related by blood, but one earned by age and respect." Aunt Tilda was 87 years old in this photograph. On the envelope containing the negative Russell T. Forte notes that in March of 1962 the photo was used for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Photography Division Centennial photo exhibit.

Photograph of hay in the process of being harvested on a hillside farm. The view is naturally framed by trees on either side and a fence to the bottom.

Narrative by Junebug Clark: "Photograph is of Aunt Tilda from 1941 taken in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. Not an aunt related by blood, but one earned by age and respect." Aunt Tilda was 87 years old in this photograph. On the envelope containing the negative Russell T. Forte notes that in March of 1962 the photo was used for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Photography Division Centennial photo exhibit.

Portrait of "Aunt Tilda" visible from the chest up, looking directly at the camera and smiling. Stacked teacups are visible behind her, on the right side of the image.

Photograph of Aunt China and Uncle Harv Sparks sitting near a fireplace in their home living room. Cumberland Gap, Tennessee.

Photograph of an unidentified young man playing guitar on his porch in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee.

Narrative by Junebug Clark: "Photograph is of Aunt Tilda from 1941 taken in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. Not an aunt related by blood, but one earned by age and respect." Aunt Tilda was 87 years old in this photograph. On the envelope containing the negative Russell T. Forte notes that in March of 1962 the photo was used for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Photography Division Centennial photo exhibit.

Photograph of a latch on a church door being held shut by a whittled piece of wood.

Narrative by Junebug Clark: "Photograph is of Aunt Tilda from 1941 taken in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. Not an aunt related by blood, but one earned by age and respect." Aunt Tilda was 87 years old in this photograph. On the envelope containing the negative Russell T. Forte notes that in March of 1962 the photo was used for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Photography Division Centennial photo exhibit.

Portrait of Erma Welch on her porch in Cumberland Gap Tennessee. The pictured woman is named as Buela Welch on the sleeve containing the negative while also being named Erma Welch in Joe Clark's photography books. This image is used in Joe Clark's book "Back Home" accompanied by a poem titled, " In Lonesome Tennessee." Down yonder in the valley In lonesome Tennessee Sits my little Sally A waitin’ there for me. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS Clark PhotoFile: 0001-51

Photograph of four children walking up a hill, possibly in Lynchburg or Cumberland Gap, Tennessee during the 1940's. The children are identified as Ruby Williams, Mary Lee Williams, Curtis Williams, and Mildred Williams. Narrative by Junebug Clark: Additional photos and information can be found in the pdf document "Joe Clark HBSS Scrapbook" Page 16. The Star Weekly. Toronto. January 29, 1949. Learning the Three R’s in the Hills of Tennessee. And Page 17-18 The Detroit News Pictorial. May 11, 1941. Going to School in the Tennessee Hills. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS Clark PhotoFile: 0003-2

Portrait of Erma Welch on her porch in Cumberland Gap Tennessee. The pictured woman is named as Buela Welch on the sleeve containing the negative while also being named Erma Welch in Joe Clark's photography books. This image is used in Joe Clark's book "Back Home" accompanied by a poem titled, " In Lonesome Tennessee." Down yonder in the valley In lonesome Tennessee Sits my little Sally A waitin’ there for me. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS Clark PhotoFile: 0001-51

Photograph of Erma Welch sitting in a wooden chair on her porch in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. The pictured woman is named as Buela Welch on the sleeve containing the negative while also being named Erma Welch in Joe Clark's photography books.

Portrait of Erma Welch on her porch in Cumberland Gap Tennessee. The pictured woman is named as Buela Welch on the sleeve containing the negative while also being named Erma Welch in Joe Clark's photography books. This image is used in Joe Clark's book "Back Home" accompanied by a poem titled, " In Lonesome Tennessee." Down yonder in the valley In lonesome Tennessee Sits my little Sally A waitin’ there for me. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Clark PhotoFile: 0001-51

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Lillian Florine Hammond - Goodlettsville, Tenn. - 1925 Times Christmas Baby"

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "E. C. Love Jr. - Memphis, Tenn. (Mrs. E. C. Lover - Chandler, & Mary Love - Okla. Univ. Student.)"

Photograph of Erma Welch mounted along with a poem by Joe Clark HBSS. In the image, Welch sits balancing a wooden chair from her toes, hands in her lap wearing a floral dress, looking at the camera smiling. Behind Welch is a wall made of wood with coats and other items hanging from hooks. The pictured woman is named as Buela Welch on the sleeve containing the negative while also being named Erma Welch in Joe Clark's photography books. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS Clark PhotoFile: 7314

Photograph of a man standing with his hands on his hips at the side of an older couple who appear to be celebrating. There are two cakes, money, and wrapped presents on a table in front of the couple.

Photograph of men and women dressed in suits, dresses, and hats. The group stands along a fence opening outside of building.

Photograph of men, women, and children gathered outside of a church. Most are seated on benches or the ground while there are others visible standing in the background. There are automobiles visible in the driveway.

Photograph of a man and woman seated on a bench outside of a church.

Photograph of a preacher standing at the pulpit as he addresses his congregation. The church is divided with the women sitting on the left side of the image and the men seated on the right.