Monthly Archives: March 2013
Kingsport: Come Fly with Me
I’ve been tracking some interesting references to the Tri-Cities airport in the S.A. Dorsett Papers (its official name!). In two separate folders there are letters from either someone hoping to apply for a possible position at the future airport, or from … Continue reading
Kingsport: Mid-Century Marketing
S. A. Dorsett’s financial papers contain some unusual correspondence between Dorsett and a few business entities whose printed materials and/or products really shine a light on the quackery of the early 20th century and on some of the strange business … Continue reading
Kingsport: The New Mystery Collection
Last time I mentioned I was working on a new collection that was a bit of a mystery. Here are a few images and interesting tidbits from this “new” collection.
Kingsport: Time to Say Goodbye
Working on the Business and Professional Women of Kingsport Records was a blast. It was a great way to remember the accomplishments of women during Women’s History Month. I’m going to miss the great photographs, political cartoons, and convention souvenirs … Continue reading
Kingsport: An Archivist’s Tools
An archivist can become pretty attached to his or her favorite tools. I have been known to wax philosophic on this topic before and here I go again!
Kingsport: Humor and Hairstyles
Two of the greatest benefits to processing the Business and Professional Women’s Club collection is the opportunity to observe the group’s humorous outlook and their representation of current fashions. I bring you several examples in today’s blog!
Kingsport: A Business of Her Own
If you can cook, sew, or craft, you can become a budding cottage industrialist.
Kingsport: Where Were You?
Do you remember the 1984 presidential election? Kingsport Archive’s recent acquisition of the Business and Professional Women’s Club Collection has some interesting mementos from the campaign with the nation’s first female vice presidential candidate.
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