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.

Photograph of Hazel Petrey walking down the aisle to marry Gilbert Dove in the Sunny View Methodist Church. Hazel is led by her bridal party of Gerry Petrey, Mabel Henderson, and Anna Ruth Petrey. Her father and younger brother, A.D., are visible seated in the front row on the left. 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 of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in this Clark Family Collection. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS Clark PhotoFile: 18-28

Photograph of Hazel Petrey walking down the aisle to marry Gilbert Dove in the Sunny View Methodist Church. Hazel is led by her bridal party of Gerry Petrey, Mabel Henderson, and Anna Ruth Petrey. Her father and younger brother, A.D., are visible seated in the front row on the left. 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 of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in this Clark Family Collection. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS Clark PhotoFile: 0018-28

Photograph of Gilbert Dove buttoning up his shirt as he gets dressed before his wedding to Hazel Petrey. 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 of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in this Clark Family Collection. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS

Photograph of Gilbert Dove shaving in front of a mirror before his wedding to Hazel Petrey. Printed on the matte is text that reads, "Gilbert shaves before the wedding". 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 of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in this Clark Family Collection. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS Clark PhotoFile: 5950

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. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in this Clark Family Collection. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS Clark PhotoFile: 5441

Photograph of the wedding guests gathered for Hazel Petrey and Gilbert Dove's wedding in the Sunny View Methodist Church in Germany, Kentucky. Hazel's mother, father, and younger brother, A.D., are seated in the first row. 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 of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in this Clark Family Collection. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS

Photograph of Hazel Petrey and Gilbert Dove discussing their wedding in the doorway of the Sunny View Methodist Church in Germany, Kentucky. 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 of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in this Clark Family Collection. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS.

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 Hazel Petrey and Gilbert Dove walking to the Sunny View Methodist Church (visible in the top right corner) to rehearse their wedding. The flower girl, Hazel's younger sister Anna Ruth Petrey, walks with them. The words "...and up the main road to the church" are written on the matte. 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 of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in this Clark Family Collection. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS

Photograph of Hazel Petery and Gilbert Dove kneeling before the alter during their wedding at the Sunny View Methodist Church. Preacher Hiram Frakes recites the Lords Prayer to bring the ceremony to a close. 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 of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in this Clark Family Collection. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS

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

Gilbert Dove and Hazel Petrey at the altar of the Sunny View Methodist Church in Germany, Kentucky. The couple is joined by Parson Hiram Frakes as well as bridesmaids and a groomsman. This photograph was taken during a rehearsal before the official ceremony. 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 of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in this Clark Family Collection. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS

Photograph of Gilbert Dove getting dressed on the day of his wedding to Hazel Petrey. 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 of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in this Clark Family Collection. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS Clark PhotoFile: 5419.