Memphis Park Commission Collection

Processed by Laura Cunningham 2013 Memphis and Shelby County Room Memphis Public Library and Information Center 3030 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN 38111 Table of Contents

Scope and Content ……………………………………………………..…………3 Container List

Box 1 (31 Folders) ………………………………………………………………...4

Box 2 (14 Folders)…………………………………………………..……………12

Box 3 (13 Folders) ………………………………………………….……………23

Box 4 (17 Folders) …………………………….…………………………………29

Box 5 (21 Folders) ……………………………….………………………………41

Box 6 (21 Folders)……………………………………………………..…………58

Box 7 (5 Folders)…………………………………………………………………67

Box 8 (1 Album)………………………….………………………………………69

Box 9 (1 Album)………………….………………………………………………69

Box 10 (1 Album)…………………………………………………...……………69

Box 11 (1 Album)…………………………………………...……………………70

Box 12 (1 Album)……………………………………………………...…………70

Box 13 (1 Album)…………………………………………………...……………70

Box 14 (2 Albums)……………………………………………………..…………70

Box 15 (1 Album, 7 Folders)………………………………………..……...……71

Memphis Park Commission

Scope and Content

In 1900, the City of Memphis established the Memphis Park Commission in an effort to oversee the City’s parks and to expand its parkland and resources. The Park Commission felt a large, successful park system would promote Memphis’s health and appearance. Over the next century, the Memphis Park Commission grew to include 166 parks, Golf courses, Museums, Fairgrounds, a Zoo, and Community Centers, in addition to providing indoor and outdoor recreation to the public.

The Memphis Park Commission Collection consists of 15 boxes spanning 13 linear feet. The Collection contains correspondence, brochures, and other materials from the turn of the century to the 1990s. However, most materials date from the early-1970s into the mid-1980s.

Highlights from the collection include information regarding the Orpheum renovation; the Pink Palace Museum renovation, the development of Mud Island River Park, Cotton Carnival Children’s Parades, and Memphis Park Commission Scrapbooks. The Collection also contains extensive photographs of the Park Commission’s recreational facilities and activities during the 1970s.

Single photocopies or scans of unpublished writings in these papers may be made for purposes of scholarly research.

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BOX 1

Folder 1 Dedication Programs

Program – Dedication of Monkey Island, Memphis Zoological Gardens: September 13, 1936

Program – Dedication of Overton Shell, Overton Park: September 13, 1936 (two copies)

Program – Dedication of Riverside Lake, Riverside Park: May 23, 1937

Program – Dedication of Barless Bear Pits, Memphis Zoological Gardens: July 31, 1938 (two copies)

Program – Dedication of Ira J. Lichterman Park: June 23, 1972

Folder 2 Audubon Day Camp, Bickford

Brochure – Audubon Day Camp

Title Page – “Bickford Park Carnivals”

Folder 3 Bartlett Park

Bartlett Park Master Plan Report: November, 1975

Bartlett Park Master Plan

Folder 4 Desoto Park History 1541 – 1941

Book – Desoto Park: Its Romance and History, 1541 – 1941

Folder 5 Gaston Park Playground – Peach Festival Scrapbook: 1949

1949 Scrapbook – Gaston Park Playground; Forrest City, Arkansas Peach Festival

Folder 6 Folder O’Brien Park

Program and Flyer – “A Day to Remember”

O’Brien Park Correspondence: August, 1994

Memorial Garden Sketch

Stone Memorial Financial Records

O’Brien Park Resolutions

Folder 7 Children’s Theater

Program – Peter Pan: January 30 and 31, 1959

Brochure – Lucile Ewing Festival XI: August 5 – 15, 1992

List – Children’s Theater Productions: 1995

Folder 8 Guthrie Community Center

Correspondence from the Superintendent of Recreation to the Guthrie Community Center: November 24, 1936

Program – Christmas Play: 1937

1937 Guthrie Staff List

Assorted Newspaper Clippings on the Guthrie Community Center: 1937

Folder 9 Tri – State Fairgrounds Competition Scrapbook circa 1933

Scrapbook – Tri-State Fairgrounds

Folder 10 Fairgrounds Municipal Pool 1933

Assorted Newspaper Articles on the Municipal Pool circa 1933

Folder 11 Cotton Carnival Souvenir Program 1935

“A Brief History of the Cotton Carnival”

Program – 1935 Cotton Carnival

Folder 12 Cotton Carnival Souvenir Program 1937

Program – 1937 Cotton Carnival

Folder 13 Crump Boat Ride – Wounded and Shut-ins Articles

Article – “Crump’s Boatride,” 1944

Folder 14 Tiger Mascot – MSU

Article – “Lioness Tags After Tiger Cub into Zoo Cage.” Memphis Commercial Appeal, February 10, 1973.

Folder 15 Hummingbird Model and Environmental Case Studies 1973

Correspondence from Arlo I. Smith /Anona Stoner to Larry Cox: May 19, 1973

Hummingbird Model Documents

Folder 16 Dali Art-in-Jewels

Program – Salvador Dali Art-in-Jewels Exhibit

Folder 17 July 1907 – June 1908 Report

Board of Commissioners Report: July 1907 – June 1908

Folder 18 Recreation Department 1930 – 1936

Article – “Park Commission Recreation Department – Approximately 35,000 Children During Summer Vacation; Thirteen Park Playgrounds for Young Memphians.” Memphis Commercial Appeal, September 3, 1923.

Recreation Department Progress Report: 1930 – 1936

Folder 19 Memphis Park Commission 1940 History, Highlights

Memphis Park Commission Report: 1940

Highlights of Year’s Work: 1940

“History and Growth of Memphis Park System,” 1940

Folder 20 Tennessee Recreation Society News September 1954

Tennessee Recreation Society News Vol. II No. 1, September 1954

Folder 21 Map of Memphis 1954

1954 Map of Memphis

Folder 22 Memphis Recreation Department 1969 Report

Recreation Department Summer Report: 1969

Folder 23 Progress Report 1970 – 1971

Memphis Park Commission Progress Report: 1970 – 1971

Folder 24 Peabody Senior Center

Financial Audits: Peabody Center for Senior Citizens and Lewis Center for Senior Citizens: 1977

Correspondence from Frank Lewis McRae to Glen Campbell: December 22, 1976

Correspondence from Glen Campbell to Gerald McKinney: January 7, 1977

Lease Agreement – St. John’s United Methodist Church

Inventory – Kitchen and Fellowship Hall, St. John’s United Methodist Church: April 1977

Folder 25 Senior Centers

Correspondence from Sally Phillips to Helen Lockhart: July 17, 1977 Time Capsule Planted at the Pink Palace Museum to be opened in 2077

Program – “Time Capsule Program:” May 21, 1977

Correspondence from Dorothy Holt to Janet Smith: October 11, 1995 November and December Events

Correspondence from Terrie Kirksey to Janet Smith: October 11, 1995 Upcoming Events at the Lewis Senior Center

Orange Mound Senior Center Fall and Winter Events 1995 - 1996

Photograph – Hat Show and Contest February 1995, Lewis Center

Photograph – Christmas, Orange Mound Seniors Center

Photograph – Harvest Festival

Photograph – Orange Mound Senior Center

Photograph – Adult Basic Education Class, Orange Mound Senior Center

Photograph – Arts and Crafts Class, Orange Mound Senior Center

Photograph – “Entertainment”

List – Senior Citizen Centers in Memphis

Notes on the Lucille Smith McWherter Center

McWherter Calendar of Events: October

Photograph – Play Day

Brochure – Memphis Park Commission Recreation Department: Fall, 1995

Folder 26 “The Ticket” Cultural News

“The Ticket” Guidelines for Style

Interim Report – “The Ticket” Regional Marketing

“The Ticket” Participants List

Submission Form – “The Ticket” Calendar of Events

Correspondence from Jackie Nichols to Participating Organizations in “The Ticket:” May 25, 1995

Correspondence from Jackie Nichols to Participating Organizations in “The Ticket:” June 16, 1995

Advertising Contract – “The Ticket”

Correspondence from Natalie Jalenak to Participating Organizations in “The Ticket:” July 5, 1995

Correspondence from Nancy Liebbe to Participating Organizations in “The Ticket:” July 17, 1995

Financial Invoices and Notes

Correspondence from Natalie Jalenak to Participating Organizations in “The Ticket:” August 8, 1995

Correspondence from Nancy Liebbe to Participating Organizations in “The Ticket:” September 22, 1995

Correspondence from Nancy Liebbe to Participating Organizations in “The Ticket:” October 31, 1995

Correspondence from Nancy Liebbe to Participating Organizations in “The Ticket:” January 2, 1996

Invoice

“The Ticket” September – November 1995

“The Ticket” December – February 1996

Folder 27 Newspaper Clippings 1978 – 1980

Assorted Newspaper Clippings, 1978 – 1980

Folder 28 Recreation in Action – Supplemental Programs

Materials for a Printed Brochure – “Recreation in Action”

Folder 29 Division of Park Services Fall / Winter 2000 – 2001

Division of Park Services Recreation Guide: Fall / Winter 2000 - 2001

Folder 30 Memphis Development Foundation

Correspondence from Internal Revenue Service to Memphis Development Foundation: January 23, 1979

Memphis Development Foundation Certification: September 21, 1976

Folder 31 Brochures from the Parks and Recreation 1972 Scrapbook

1972 Season Parking Pass – Memphis Memorial Stadium: New Orleans vs Pittsburgh

1972 Liberty Bowl Press Box Pass

Brochure – Memphis Memorial Stadium

Brochure – Memphis Park Commission, Athletic Department: “Tennis 1968”

Brochure – Groundbreaking Ceremonies: Riverview Park Neighborhood Facilities, July 23, 1970

The Park Post Volume IV, No. 3 December 1971 Memphis Park Commission

Application, Membership and Dues – “Tennessee Recreation and Park Society”

Brochure – “Zoo Day,” Overton Park Zoo, Memphis Pink Palace Museum: 1970

Brochure – “Zoo Day,” Overton Park Zoo, Memphis Pink Palace Museum: June 2, 1971

Brochure – “Zoo Day,” Overton Park Zoo, Memphis Pink Palace Museum: June 8, 1972

The Monitor Volume 3, No. 10 December 1970 Memphis Pink Palace Museum

Report – “Recreation on the Move,” 1970

Report – “Where the Action Is,” 1971

BOX 2

Folder 1 MPC General Correspondence 1976 – 1977

Listing – “Park and Recreation Directors for Cities over 100,000 Population:” December, 1975

Statue Notes

Employee List

Correspondence from Nancy T. Holmes to Brother Green: May 24, 1976

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Brother Green: May 25, 1976

Agenda – City Council: December 13, 1977

Agenda – City Council: December 27, 1977

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to All Park Commission Superintendents: February 28, 1977

Memorandum – Community Education Presentation: December 8, 1977

Correspondence between Nat Baxter and F. H. Colvett: December 13, 1977; December 16, 1977

Memorandum – City of Memphis Newspaper: December 14, 1977

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Joe Pipkin: December 28, 1977 Includes Article “Helium – filled roof proposed for D. C. Convention Center”

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Oka T. Hester: December 28, 1977

Document –Message of Appreciation

Document – Fact Sheet: 1976 - 1977

Document – Accomplishments: 1977

Folder 2 MPC General Correspondence 1978

Correspondence from Jose M. Upegui to Nat Baxter: January, 1978

Correspondence from Bob F. to Mr. “B:” January 16, 1978 Includes Article “Fighting City Hall”

Correspondence from Tom C. Robinson to Memphis Park Commission: Undated

Article – “The Principles of Policy (The shift in values from the 1970s to the 1980s and beyond)”

Agenda – City Council: January 17, 1978

Correspondence from Henry R. Evans to Division Directors: January 20, 1978

Correspondence between M. N. Baxter and B. R. Hathcock: January 11, 1978; January 20, 1978

Agenda – City Council: January 24, 1978

Memorandum – Mark G. Hines Interview: January 27, 1978

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Bill Austin: January 27, 1978

Correspondence between Nat Baxter and Larry J. Pyatt: January 25, 1978; January 30, 1978

Correspondence from Richard Williams to Larry Pyatt: February 7, 1978

Correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gillespie to Nat Baxter: March 2, 1978

Correspondence from Henry R. Evans to Andrew Fox: March 28, 1978

Correspondence from N. N. Baxter to Gerald McKinney: April 5, 1978 Includes Correspondence from C. E. Garrett to Nat Baxter: March 29, 1978

Correspondence from Joe W. McLeary: April 1, 1978

Agenda – City Council: April 18, 1978

Agenda – City Council Agenda: April 25, 1978

Correspondence from Wyeth Chandler to Nat Baxter: April 24, 1978

Correspondence from Lynn Wheeler to M. N. Baxter: April 25, 1978 National Urban Recreation Study

Listing – Memphis Park Commission Properties: June 7, 1978

Correspondence between Gordon J. Sprague and James E. Hadaway: October 26, 1978; October 31, 1978

Folder 3 MPC General Correspondence January 1979 – September 1979

Routing Slip – January 9, 1979

Correspondence from Patrick W. Halloran, III to Jaye J. Lewis: January 15, 1979

Report – Memphis Park Commission

Correspondence from Gordon J. Sprague to Wyeth Chandler: January 18, 1979

Correspondence from Lynn Wheeler to Bob Fouche, John Lloyd, Gerald McKiney, Harry McLeod: February 19, 1979

Directory – Dial-A-Problem: February 1979

Correspondence from Al Gray, Director of Programs, Memphis Jaycees: March 12, 1979

Correspondence between Gordon J. Sprague and Glenn Raines: March 15, 1979; March 21, 1979

Correspondence from John Lloyd to Park Commission Departments: March 28, 1979

Correspondence from Lynn Wheeler to Allen Boone: April 12, 1979 Includes Correspondence from Veterans of Foreign Wars to Wyeth Chandler: March 16, 1979

Correspondence from Mrs. Mason Hawkins and Mrs. Willis H. Willey, III to Gordon Sprague: June 4, 1979

Correspondence from Gordon J. Sprague to Tommy Powell: May 17, 1979

Correspondence from Gordon J. Sprague to Tommy Powell: June 6, 1979

Correspondence from Matthew Nimetz to Gordon Sprague: June 1, 1979 SALT II Conference

Correspondence from Billy M. Jones to Gordon Sprague: June 1, 1979 SALT II Conference

Correspondence from Mildred S. Finley, Richard J. Temple, Dorthy P. McWilliams to Gordon Sprague: June 8, 1979

Correspondence from Robert Fouche to Gordon Sprague: July 18, 1979

Correspondence from Glen A. Campbell to Alan Boone: July 20, 1979

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Wallace Madewell: July 25, 1979

Correspondence from August 6, 1979

Correspondence from John A. Lloyd to Gordon Sprague: August 15, 1979

Correspondence from J. A. Lloyd to Gordon Sprague: August 17, 1979 Includes Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Charles Chumley: August 21, 1979

Correspondence from Henry R. Evans to Division Directors: August 22, 1979

Correspondence from Glen A. Campbell to David Crum: September 6, 1979

Correspondence from Glen A. Campbell: September 7, 1979

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Lynette Hagerman: September 18, 1979

Correspondence from Henry R. Evans to Division Directors: September 18, 1979

Folder 4 MPC General Correspondence October 1979 –December 1979

Correspondence from Henry M. Turley, Jr. to Gordon J. Sprague: October 4, 1979

Correspondence from Olin F. Morris to Gordon Sprague: October 11, 1979

Correspondence from Ronald Hawkins to Division Directors: October 12, 1979

Correspondence between Jim Hilliard and Gordon Sprague: October 17, 1979; October 23, 1979

Correspondence between Andy Pierce and Wyeth Chandler: October 17, 1979; October 25, 1979

Correspondence from Herbert L. Hiller to Park Commission: October 29, 1979

Document – Milwaukee Municipal Recreation Information: November, 1979

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Andy Pierce: November 5, 1979

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Ken Loesch: November 5, 1979

Correspondence from J. A. Lloyd to Gordon Sprague: November 5, 1979

Correspondence from Joseph D. Sabatini to Division Directors: November 12, 1979

Correspondence from Joe Sabatini to Claude Pearson, Maynard Stiles, Gordon Sprague: November 20, 1979

Correspondence from Dena Atkins to Gordon Sprague: November 21, 1979

Correspondence from Jane Hardaway and Deborah Baur to Gordon J. Sprague: November 26, 1979

Correspondence from Martye Slayton to Hoe Sabatini: November 27, 1979

Correspondence from Martye Slayton to Jane Hardaway: November 27, 1979

Correspondence between Tim Campbell and Gordon Sprague: November 28, 1979; December 17, 1979

Correspondence from Jack C. Thompson to Gordon Sprague: December 3, 1979

Correspondence from Glen A. Campbell to Dean Burchett: December 6, 1979

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Jack C. Thompson: December 10, 1979

Correspondence from Michael L. Harlan to Glen A. Campbell: December 13, 1979 Includes Salary Comparisons

Correspondence from Harold E. Ford: December 20, 1979

Folder 5 MPC General Correspondence January 1980 – March 1980

Correspondence from Glen A. Campbell to Eleanor Hughes: January 11, 1980

Correspondence from Glen A. Campbell to Joann Handler: January 16, 1980

Correspondence from John B. Maxwell, Jr. to Gordon Sprague: January 24, 1980

Correspondence from Topeka Inn Management, Inc. to CABMA Members: January 22, 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Hall B. Bryant, Jr.: January 25, 1980 Includes Museum Questionnaire

Correspondence from Elma Roane to Glen Campbell: January 28, 1980

Correspondence from Bret J. McGinnis to Park and Recreation Consortium of Urban Communities: January 28, 1980

Correspondence from Ed McBrayer to Gordon Sprague: January 28, 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to C. Wayne Korinek: January 29, 1980

Correspondence from Avron B. Fogelman to Robert Schuyler: January 29, 1980

Correspondence from Glen A. Campbell: February 4, 1980

Correspondence from Bruce J. Bellande to Gordon Sprague: February 5, 1980; February 11, 1980; February 25, 1980 Includes “Recreators” Conference Brochure: March 6 – 7, 1980

Correspondence from Glen A. Campbell to Jerre Turner: February 6, 1980

Correspondence from Billy Ray Schilling to Gordon Sprague: February 7, 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Mark Jones: February 8, 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague: February 8, 1980

Correspondence from Glen A. Campbell to Randolph P. Barton: February 21, 1980

Notes on Fees

Correspondence from Glen A. Campbell to Ken Krick: February 12, 1980

Correspondence from Encore Advisory Committee Members to Ann Pool: February 19, 1980

Correspondence from Glen A. Campbell: February 25, 1980

Correspondence from Glen A. Campbell to Bryan Hornsby: February 25, 1980

Correspondence from Fred H. Kepner, Great Western Railroad Museum to Wyeth Chandler: February 26, 1980

Correspondence between Gordon Sprague and Fred H. Kepner: March 19, 1980; May 19, 1980

Correspondence from Harold Schick to Gordon J. Sprague: March 6, 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Warren Rayburn: March 10, 1980

Correspondence from Wyeth Chandler to Clayton Swanson: March 17, 1980

Correspondence from George Chambliss to Gordon Sprague: March 10, 1980 Includes Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Mayor Robert S. Folsom: March 18, 1980; Correspondence from George Chambliss to Gordon Sprague: March 20, 1980; Correspondence from Robert S. Folsom to Gordon Sprague: April 3, 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Sheriff Gene Barksdale: March 20, 1980 Includes Correspondence from Floyd Bonner to Gordon Sprague: March 10, 1980

Correspondence from Bruce J. Bellande to Gordon J. Sprague: March 21, 1980 Includes University of Mississippi Check Stub

Correspondence from Joann Handler to Gordon Sprague: March 24, 1980

Folder 6 MPC General Correspondence April 1980 – May 1980

Public Service Announcement – Memphis Area Beekeepers Association

Correspondence from James H. Daughdrill, Jr. to Gordon Sprague: April 7, 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Harvey Carter: April 9, 1980

Correspondence from Nan D. Borod to Gordon Sprague: April 14, 1980

Correspondence from Glen A. Campbell to June Wilson: April 18, 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Henry Evans: April 24, 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Jack W. Robinson: April 24, 1980; April 21, 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Melvin Humphreys: April 28, 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to L. P. Cookingham: April 29, 1980 Includes Invitation to Frank Vaydik’s Retirement Dinner

Correspondence from J. Edward Chipman to Nat Baxter: April 21, 1980 Includes Polaroid Identification Card Information and Sample

Correspondence from Lamar Alexander to Glen Campbell: April 15, 1980

Correspondence from Larry Cox to Gordon Sprague: May 6, 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Buddy McEwen: April 29, 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to John Maxwell: May 2, 1980

Correspondence from Glen A. Campbell to Helen Keith: May 16, 1980

Correspondence from Ernest Moretta, Jr. to Ned Stancliff: May 28, 1980

Folder 7 Response to New York Department of Parks

Correspondence from Joseph Caverly, Westchester County, New York: May 16, 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Joseph Caverly: May 29, 1980

Recommendations – Westchester County’s Playland Park

Proposals Request – Westchester County’s Playland Park

Folder 8 Communication with Social Agencies

Press Release – Southwest Memphis Mental Health Center, Inc.: January 16, 1978

Press Release – Southwest Memphis Mental Health Center, Inc.: March 20, 1978

Correspondence from Sheryl Nathan to Nat Baxter, Terry Britt, James Campbell, Oscar Edmonds, Joe Orgill III, Bobbie Sonnenburg: March 6, 1978

Flyer –Volunteer Recognition Week, Volunteers in Action, Volunteer Center of Memphis: April 16 – 22, 1978

Invitation – Volunteers in Action, Volunteer Center of Memphis: April 16, 1978

Correspondence between Pam Gaia and Nat Baxter: April 19, 1978; April 20, 1978; April 25, 1978 Porter – Leath Home

Folder 9 Regular Meeting 1978 and Items Executive Session 1979

Documents – Meeting: 1978

Documents – Meeting: 1979

Folder 10 Park Commission Minutes /Agendas 1

Correspondence from Clare Myers to Bob Brame: September 25, 1993 Marquette Park Basketball Courts

Agenda – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: October 20, 1993

Notice of Meeting; Agenda; Minutes – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: November 17, 1993

Correspondence from Jerry Dover to Charles Lucas: December 9, 1993 Includes Charts, Documents, Etc.

Supplemental Agenda; Minutes – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: December 17, 1993

Agenda; Minutes – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: January 26, 1994

Notice of Meeting; Agenda; Supplemental Agenda; Minutes – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: February 23, 1994

Agenda; Supplemental Agenda Minutes – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: March 16, 1994

Receipt – Just for Lunch: March 16, 1994

Correspondence from Liz Stockdale: April 6, 1994

Agenda; Minutes – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: April 20, 1994

Folder 11 Park Commission Minutes /Agendas 2

Agenda; Minutes Memphis Park Commission Meeting – May 18, 1994

Notice of Meeting; Agenda; Minutes Memphis Park Commission Meeting – June 15, 1994

Agenda Memphis Park Commission Meeting – July 27, 1994 20

Minutes Memphis Park Commission Meeting – July 23, 1994

Agenda Memphis Park Commission Meeting – August 24, 1994

Agenda; Minutes Memphis Park Commission Meeting – September 30, 1994

Agenda; Supplemental Agenda Memphis Park Commission Meeting – November 4, 1994

Agenda; Supplemental Agenda; Minutes – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: December 15, 1994

Folder 12 Park Commission Minutes /Agendas 3

Minutes – Special Called Meeting, Memphis Park Commission: January 13, 1995

Minutes – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: February 22, 1995

Agenda; Minutes – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: March 15, 1995

Minutes – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: April 4, 1995

Agenda; Minutes – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: April 19, 1995

Agenda; Minutes – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: May 17, 1995

Correspondence from Bob Brame to Park Board Members: June 23, 1995 Includes Article “City Sued for Woman’s Death from Mud Island Monorail Fall” June 20, 1995; Correspondence Re: Senior Center; Correspondence Re: Gaisman Park; Correspondence Re: David Carnes Park

Folder 13 Park Commission Minutes /Agendas 4

Correspondence from Larry Keenan to Bob Brame: June 27, 1995 Includes Cordova Park Information

Agenda – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: June 28, 1995

Supplemental Agenda – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: June 26, 1995

Agenda; Supplemental Agenda – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: June 28, 1995

Agenda – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: August 30, 1995

Minutes – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: September 37, 1995

Agenda – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: October 18, 1995

Agenda – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: November 15, 1995

Supplemental Agenda – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: December 4, 1995

Document – Capital Improvement Projects

Agenda – Memphis Park Commission Meeting: January 17, 1996

Folder 14 Park Commission Meeting Materials

Mission Statement – Memphis Park Commission

Document – Fox Meadows Golf Course Planned Development

Lease Agreement – Radio Tower

Agenda – Bid and Contract: May 12, 1995

Agreement – Beale Street Merchants Association, Use of Park Property

Correspondence from Roger Knox to Bob Brame: May 17, 1995 Parking at Zoo

Correspondence from Sue Williams to Jessica Robinson: Undated Parking at Zoo

Agreement – WMC Star Spangled Celebration

Agreement – Frayser Recreation Association

BOX 3

Folder 1 Hotel Convention Center

Proposal – Convention Center Hotel

State of Tennessee, State Building Commission: September 8, 1981

Memorandum – Shelby County Government

Folder 2 Malmo Speech August, 1994

Speech – Chairman John Malmo to the Downtown Rotary Club: August, 1994

Folder 3 Malco Theater Feasibility Study

Feasibility Study –Children’s Theater at the Malco Theater Location, Corner of Beale and Main Streets (Now the Orpheum)

Folder 4 Orpheum Theater – Cost Estimate

Preliminary Cost Estimate – Restoration, Renovation & Additions to the Orpheum Theater: September 15, 1981

Folder 5 Orpheum Theater – Theatre Consultants

Documents – Jean Rosenthal Assoociates Inc.

Folder 6 Orpheum - Comparative City Theaters

List – Projects in Other Cities

Memo from Gordon Sprague: March 8, 1982 Majestic Theater - Dallas, Texas

Notes – Folley Theater, Kansas City, Missouri: August 12, 1981

Notes – New Orpheum Theater, Omaha, Nebraska: August 13, 1981

Correspondence from James F. Williamson to Gordon Sprague: December 2, 1981

Brochure – Folley Theater, Kansas City, Missouri

Brochure – New Orpheum Theater, Omaha, Nebraska

Brochure – Perot Theatre, Texarkana, Texas

Brochure – Paramount Theater, Austin, Texas

Folder 7 Orpheum Theater Development 1

Notes – Orpheum Development

Documents –Orpheum Construction Elements and Projected Cost

Documents – Cost Estimate Revisions

Correspondence from Ronald S. Borod to Marlin L. Mosby: August 11, 1981

Correspondence from James F. Williamson to Gordon Sprague: August 24, 1981

Architectural Services Contract – James Williamson/Carl Awsumb Architects for the Orpheum Theater

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Jerry Darter: August 26, 1981

Correspondence from William W. Deupree, Jr. to Gordon Sprague: September 2, 1981

Correspondence from Robert W. Lockridge, Jr. to Gordon Sprague: September 16, 1981

Correspondence from Wyeth Chandler to Lamar Alexander, Members State Building Commission: September 23, 1981

Correspondence from James Williamson to Gordon Sprague, Pat Halloran, Nan Porcher, Clyde Nordheimer, Larry Kirkegaard, Bernie Gruenke, Jr., Walter Stuart, Bob Puckett, Cole Early: September 25, 1981

Folder 8 Orpheum Theater Development 2

Correspondence from Bernard E. Gruenke, Jr., Conrad Schmitt Studios, Inc. to James Williamson, Carl Awsumb: October 2, 1981

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Robert W. Lockridge, Jr.: October 2, 1981

Correspondence from Wallace Madewell to Gordon Sprague, Marlin Mosby: October 20, 1981

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to John Lloyd: October 22, 1981

Correspondence from Ronald S. Borod to Board of Directors, Memphis Development Foundation: October 26, 1981

Document – Restoration of the Orpheum, Recommended Construction Budget: October 30, 1981

Correspondence from James F. Williamson to Gordon Sprague: October 30, 1981

Correspondence from John A. Lloyd to Gordon Sprague: November 2, 1981

Correspondence from Ronald S. Borod to Gordon Sprague: November 3, 1981

Correspondence from James D. Blackard to Brady Bartusch: November 5, 1981

Document – Presentation to State Building Commission, Memphis and Shelby County Governments: November 12, 1981

Newspaper Article – “Orpheum Seeks Interior Repair Funds”

Documents –James Williamson / Carl Awsumb Architects – Summary of Architectural Services Provided May 1978 – October 1981: December 8, 1981

Correspondence from James F. Williamson to Gordon Sprague: January 20, 1982

Development Plan – Orpheum Theater: January 25, 1982

Overview – Orpheum Theater: February 1, 1982

Document – Memphis Development Foundation

Document – Memphis Development Foundation: August 26, 1981

Program – Damn Yankees!

Folder 9 Orpheum Theater – Lease

Correspondence from Marlin L. Mosby to Ronald Borod: July 15, 1981

Correspondence from Ronald S. Borod to Marlin L. Mosby: August 11, 1981 Includes Sample Lease Agreement

Correspondence to Marlin Mosby, Gordon Sprague, and Pat Halloran: October 20, 1981

Sample Lease Agreement

Orpheum Real Estate Contract

Lease Agreement

Correspondence from E. Brady Bartusch to Marlin Mosby: January 20, 1982 Includes Lease Agreement

Folder 10 Mall Mounted Police Proposal

Correspondence from E. A. Hamilton and Howard B. Spector to Thomas H. Todd, Jr.: July 28, 1976

Correspondence from Henry R. Evans to Frank Holloman, Norm Brewer, Maynard Stiles, Nat Baxter: August 6, 1976

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Henry Evans: August 20, 1976

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to H. S. Lewis: September 9, 1971

Proposal – “Memphis Mounted Police Proposal,” Prepared and Submitted by R. P. Furr and Wm. O. Dwyer

Folder 11 Mall Maintenance 1976

Correspondence from Lynn Wheeler to James E. Hadaway: January 8, 1976

Correspondence from John A. Lloyd to M. N. Baxter: April 27, 1976

Correspondence from John A. Lloyd to M. N. Baxter: April 30, 1976

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Henry Evans: May 7, 1976

Correspondence from Louis R. Pounders to Henry Evans: July 6, 1976

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Henry Evans: July 8, 1976

Correspondence from Henry R. Evans to Louis Pounders: July 12, 1976

Correspondence from John A. Lloyd to M. N. Baxter: September 2, 1976

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Henry Evans: September 7, 1976

Correspondence from Henry R. Evans to Frank Palumbo, Leon Frazier, Louis Pounders, Nat Baxter: September 8, 1976

Correspondence from J. A. Lloyd to M. N. Baxter: September 23, 1976

Correspondence from Maynard C. Stiles to John Lloyd: October 14, 1976

Correspondence from Henry R. Evans to Norman Brewer: October 18, 1976

Correspondence from Henry R. Evans to Nat Baxter: October 18, 1976

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to John Lloyd: October 22, 1976

Folder 12 Mall Maintenance 1977

Correspondence from J. A. Lloyd to M. N. Baxter: March 11, 1977

Rush Engineers Contract – April 5, 1977

Correspondence from Thomas Nathan to Henry Evans: April 13, 1977

Correspondence from H. A. Gilliam Jr. to Edward G. Dorrity: April 14, 1977

Correspondence from J. A. Lloyd to M. N. Baxter: May 4, 1977

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to John Lloyd: June 3, 1977

Correspondence from Don Paight to Nat Baxter: June 7, 1977

Maintenance Notes

Newspaper Article – “Keeping the Mall Clean”

Correspondence from John A. Lloyd to Rusty Taylor: December 7, 1977

Correspondence from J. A. Lloyd to M. N. Baxter: December 7, 1977

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Henry Evans: December 9, 1977

Folder 13 Mall Maintenance 1978

Correspondence from J. A. Lloyd to M. N. Baxter: January 9, 1978

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to John Dudas: January 20, 1978

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Cliff Pierce: January 20, 1978 Includes Suggestions

Correspondence from J. A. Lloyd to M. N. Baxter: January 24, 1978

Correspondence from Henry R. Evans to Thomas Nathan: March 7, 1978

Correspondence from Roland P. Taylor to Henry Evans: March 28, 1978

Correspondence from Henry R. Evans to Gordon Sprague: July 18, 1978

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Pierce B. Tidwell: August 31, 1978

Correspondence from J. A. Lloyd to Jim Dunn: December 19, 1978

Press Release – Maintenance of Mid-America: January 3, 1979

Bid Form – Cleaning Mid-America Mall

Bid Forms – Mid-America Mall Maintenance

BOX 4

Folder 1 Libertyland / Mid - South Fair

Document – Memphis Charter: Sec. 583. Authority of Park Commission to Lease Fairgrounds

Correspondence from Wallace Madewell to William Farris: August 4, 1981 Discussing a Meeting to Formally Discuss Concerns of the Mid-South Fair and Libertyland

Handwritten Notes – ERA Report, Libertyland

Folder 2 Liberty Bowl Gate Receipts and Ticket Sales 1982

Report – Gate Receipts and Ticket Sales, 1982 Liberty Bowl

Bank Statement – Liberty Bowl Bank Statement

Folder 3 Mid-South Fair 1974 – 1977

Charter and By-Laws, Mid-South Fair, Incorporated: Revised 1974

Contract and Lease Agreement – Memphis Park Commission and Mid-South Fair Association, Inc.

Correspondence from Bob Nichols to Nat Baxter: January 24, 1977 Includes 5 – Year Capital Improvements Plan

Master Plan for Mid-South Fairgrounds

Correspondence from James W. Campbell, Jr. to Executive Committee, Mid-South Fair: January 3, 1977

Correspondence from James W. Campbell, Jr. to Executive Committee, Mid-South Fair: December 29, 1977

Correspondence from T. Wilson Sparks to Mid-South Fair Directors: December 28, 1977

Proposals – Mid-South Fair Wholesale Distribution

Documents – Mid-South Fair, Inc., Audited Financial Statements: October 31, 1977 and 1976

Folder 4 Mid-South Fair: February 1977 – March 1977

Correspondence from G. I. Brandenburg to Food Concessions Committee Members: January 30, 1978

Correspondence from James W. Campbell, Jr. to M. N. Baxter: February 2, 1978

Minutes – Capital Improvements Committee Meeting: February 2, 1978

Agenda, Minutes – Food Concessions Meeting: February 7, 1978

Meeting Notes – Fairground Tenants: February 9, 1978

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Robert L. Nichols: February 10, 1978

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Fairgrounds Tenants: February 13, 1978

Correspondence from Joe M. Pipkin to James W. Campbell, Jr. and Marshall Nathaniel Baxter: February 16, 1978

Invoice – Floyd and Baxter: February 27, 1978

Meeting Notes – Fairground Tenants: February 28, 1978

Minutes – Executive Committee Meeting: February 28, 1978

Correspondence from Robert L. Nichols to Executive Committee: March 6, 1978 School Days

Correspondence from Jim Campbell to William Ray Ingram: February 10, 1978 School Days

Correspondence from Bob Nichols to Harry McLeod: March 9, 1978

Correspondence from T. Lee Winchester to Certificate Holders, Mid-South Fair, Inc.: March 15, 1978

Correspondence from J. A. Lloyd to M. N. Baxter: March 16, 1978

Correspondence from James W. Campbell to Executive Committee: March 16, 1978

Minutes – Certificate Holders Meeting: March 20, 1978

Agenda, Minutes – Executive Committee: March 22, 1978

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Harry McLeod: March 23, 1978

Folder 5 Mid-South Fair April – July 1978

Mid-South Fair, Libertyland Newsletter: April 1978 Vol. III No. 1; May 1978 Vol. III No. 2

Correspondence from Elena M. Lunt to Al Brown: April 5, 1978

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Harry McLeod: April 5, 1978

Notes – Mid-South Fair Committee Meeting: April 10, 1978

Correspondence from George Klein to Jim Campbell: April 19, 1978

Correspondence from Jim Campbell to Mid – South Fair Officers / Executive Committee and Libertyland Committee: April 14, 1978

Attendance by Hour April 15 – 16, 1978

Correspondence from Olin F. Morris to Mid – South Fair Directors, Certificate Holders, and Advisors: April 17, 1978

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Gerald McKinney and Al Brown: April 24, 1978

Minutes – Executive Committee Meeting: April 25, 1978

Agenda; Minutes – Board of Directors Meeting: April 27, 1978

Resolutions

Correspondence from Lynn Hobson to Special Activities Committee: April 28, 1978

Correspondence from Bob Nichols to Executive Committee: May 1, 1978

Correspondence between Gordon Sprague and James Campbell: July 20, 1978; July 24, 1978

Correspondence from R. L. Nichols to Bill Adams: August 2, 1978

Minutes – Board of Directors Meeting: September 14, 1978

Correspondence from Olin F. Morris to Directors, Advisors, and Certificate Holders: November 3, 1978

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Nat Baxter: November 14, 1978

Minutes – Board of Directors: November 16, 1978

Correspondence between Lee Winchester and Gordon Sprague: November 14, 1978; November 17, 1978; November 22, 1978

Correspondence from J. A. Lloyd to Lynn Wheeler: July 21, 1978

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to R. L. Nichols: July 21, 1978

Folder 6 Pink Palace Museum, etc.

Educator’s Guide – Memphis Pink Palace Museum

Brochure – Pink Palace Museum

Employee Card – Kiddie Land Employee Record Card (Blank)

Brochure – Memphis Park Commission, Summer Playground: 1970

Architectural Plans – Riverside Pavilion

Folder 7 Mid-South Coliseum

Press Release – Mid-South Coliseum: January 1, 1978

Press Release – Mid-South Coliseum: February 1, 1978

Press Release – Mid-South Coliseum: March 1, 1978

Correspondence from Joe M. Pipkin to M. N. Baxter: February 16, 1978

Correspondence from Joe M. Pipkin to W. L. Howard, Mayor, Monroe, LA: February 22, 1978

Correspondence from Robert F. Briggs, Department of the Interior to “Delegate:” February 23, 1978

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Joe M. Pipkin: February 27, 1978 Includes Correspondence from J. A. Lloyd to M. N. Baxter: February 23, 1978

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to E. E. Bland: March 3, 1978

Correspondence from Jim Hardwick to Nat Baxter: March 6, 1978 32

Document – Restraining Order Against Murray Guard, Inc.: March, 1978

Correspondence from Joe M. Pipkin to Bob Brown: April 10, 1978

Folder 8 Pink Palace Museum 1973

Document – Report of Visitation Committee: March 21, 1973

Notification – Intent to Award Museum Accreditation: May 25, 1973

Correspondence from William T. Alderson to Robert P. Sullivan: May 25, 1973

Press Release – National Museum Accreditation - May 25, 1973

Master Copy – American Association of Museums Accreditation Visiting Committee On-Site Evaluation Checklists

Visiting Committee Checklists – Worksheets

Correspondence from Robert P. Sullivan to James E. Hadaway: May 30, 1973

Berry Brooks Deed of Gift Includes Correspondence December 14, 1973

Berry Brooks Correspondence: December 11, 1973; December 14, 1973; January 16, 1975

Folder 9 Pink Palace Museum 1974 - 1975

Correspondence from Don B. Smith to Robert Sullivan: December 18, 1974

Document – Members of the Board of Trustees: 1975

Correspondence from James E. Hadaway to Mrs. Worth Powers: February 5, 1975 Includes Correspondence from Robert P. Sullivan to Mrs. Worth Powers: February 5, 1975

Correspondence from James E. Hadaway to Thorn, Howe, Stratton & Strong, Inc.: February 10, 1975

Correspondence from Robert Fouche to James Hadaway: January, Year Unknown

Document – Memphis Pink Palace Museum Foundation, Inc. By-Laws 33

Correspondence between James E. Hadaway and Debbie Bulger: April 14, 1975; April 15, 1975

Document – 1976 Supplementary Personnel Request – May 20, 1975

Correspondence from R. I. Hudson to Henry R. Evans: December 2, 1975

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: December 10, 1975

Resolution – Salaries: December 10, 1975

Folder 10 Pink Palace Museum January 1976 – May 1976

Correspondence from Roscoe A. Feild, Jr. to E. R. Ferguson: January 2, 1976

Correspondence from James E. Hadaway to Jim Herbert: January 19, 1976

Correspondence from Robert Sullivan to Henry Evans: March 9, 1976 Includes Correspondence from Robert Sullivan to James E. Hadaway: March 8, 1976

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: March 10, 1976

Correspondence from Robert P. Sullivan to Park Commission Board Members: April 1, 1976

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: April 14, 1976

Correspondence from Robert Fouche to M. N. Baxter: April 22, 1976

Correspondence from R. Grattan Brown, Jr. to M. N. Baxter: April 22, 1976

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to R. Grattan Brown, Jr.: April 28, 1976 Includes Museum Contract with Perkins Interstate Company

Program – Summer Workshop Program: Summer 1976

Document – Museum Background

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: May 12, 1976

Memorandum – Perkins Interstate Company: May 17, 1976

Folder 11 Pink Palace Museum June 1976 – December 1976

Correspondence from Robert P. Sullivan to M. N. Baxter: June 8, 1976

Notes – Pink Palace Budgetary Notes

Correspondence from Wm. Leighton Reed to Board of Trustees: June 11, 1976

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: July 14, 1976

Document – Board of Trustees Members

Correspondence from Wm. Leighton Reed to Museum Board Members: July 23, 1976

Correspondence from Robert P. Sullivan to Robert Fouche: July 30, 2976

Correspondence from Robert P. Sullivan to Lynn Wheeler: August 9, 1976

Document – Board of Trustees Committee Appointments: 1976 – 1977

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: August 11, 1976

Correspondence from Bill Reed to Trustees: August 21, 1976

Document – Pink Palace Administration, Long Range Goals and Objectives

Correspondence from Wm. Leighton Reed to Museum Trustees: September 1, 1976 Includes Minutes of Special Meeting – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees – August 18, 1976

Correspondence from Robert P. Sullivan to Laurence D. Bronson: September 9, 1976

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: September 15, 1976

Museum Addition Expense Projection: September 21, 1976

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Bob Fouche: September 23, 1976

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: October 13, 1976; October 21, 1976; November 3, 1976; November 8, 1976

Correspondence from William Leighton Reed to Wyeth Chandler: December 6, 1976

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: December 8, 1976; December 21, 1976

Correspondence from William Leighton Reed to E. R. Ferguson: December 22, 1976 Includes Correspondence from Robert Fogelman to William L. Reed: August 10, 1976

Folder 12 Pink Palace Museum January 1977 – May 1977

Information Sheet – Memphis Pink Palace Museum

Correspondence between Bob Fouche and M. N. Baxter: January 17, 1977; January 20, 1977

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: January 5, 1977

Correspondence from James R. Gillis, Jr. to M. N. Baxter: January 31, 1977

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: February 2, 1977

Correspondence from Robert P. Sullivan to M. N. Baxter: February 9, 1977

Correspondence from Bob Sullivan to Bil Laster: February, 1977

Correspondence from Thomas R. Prewitt to Harry F. Milburn: March 22, 1977

Correspondence from Rosenman Colin Freund Lewis & Cohen Attorneys to Thomas R. Prewitt: March 28, 1977

Correspondence from Thomas R. Prewitt to Clifford D. Pierce, Jr.: March 30, 1977

Document – Pink Palace Resolutions

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Bob Sullivan: April 11, 1977

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Oscar Edmonds, Jr.: April 12, 1977 Includes Correspondence from C. C. Smith to Oscar Edmonds, Jr.: March 15, 1977

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: April 13, 1977

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: May 11, 1977

Correspondence from Thomas F. Johnston to M. N. Baxter: May 13, 1977

Correspondence from E. R. Ferguson to All Park Commission Members: May 23, 1977

Correspondence from Robert P. Sullivan to Robert Fouche: May 25, 1977

Folder 13 Pink Palace Museum June 1977 – December 1977

Document – Memphis Pink Palace Museum Foundation Membership/Admission Revenue Effect

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Wallace Madewell: June 6, 1977 Includes Article “The Mission of a Museum in Today’s World”

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Virginia Mencer: June 28, 1977 Includes Correspondence from Virginia Mencer to Wyeth Chanler: June 9, 1977

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: June 8, 1977

Document – Committee Appointments Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: 1977 – 1978

Document – Members of the Board of Trustees, Memphis Pink Palace Museum

Document – Museum Admissions Policy Recommendations: June 21, 1977

Correspondence from Richard W. Hussey to M. N. Baxter: June 29, 1977

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: June 29, 1977

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: July 27, 1977

Correspondence from Robert Fouche to M. N. Baxter: October 27, 977

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Staff and Board of Trustees, Memphis Pink Palace Museum: November 21, 1977

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Bert Ferguson: November 28, 1977 Includes Correspondence from Scott Ledbetter to Wyeth Chandler: November 10, 1977

Article – “In Memphis, History Lives in a Pink Palace.” Southern Living Magazine, December 1977.

Correspondence from Thomas R. Prewitt to Eric E. Milburn: December 12, 1977

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: November 23, 1977

Folder 14 Pink Palace Museum January 1978 – March 1978

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: January 25, 1978

Correspondence from William J. Busler to Frank Bruno: February 7, 1978

Correspondence from Robert P. Sullivan: February 13, 1978

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: February 20, 1978

Correspondence from Joseph J. Szymanski to Robert Sullivan: February 2, 1978 John Mulvany’s ‘Custer’s Last Rally’

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Robert Fouche: March 14, 1978 John Mulvany’s ‘Custer’s Last Rally’

Correspondence between M. N. Baxter and Wyeth Chandler: March 7, 1978; March 7, 1978 John Mulvany’s ‘Custer’s Last Rally’

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees – March 22, 1978 Includes Mention of John Mulvany’s ‘Custer’s Last Rally’

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Memphis Park Commission Board: March 27, 1978 Includes Correspondence from Robert Fouche to M. N. Baxter: March 22, 1978

Folder 15 Pink Palace Museum April 1978

Contract – Memphis Pink Palace Museum and Ward, Dreshman & Reinhardt, Incorporated

Document – Permanent Exhibits Program

Correspondence from Thomas R. Prewitt to E. Brady Bartusch: April 6, 1978 Includes Correspondence from Helmut C. Hatzinger to Robert Sullivan: April 7, 1978

Correspondence from Bob Fouche to Nat Baxter: April 12, 1978 Includes Negotiated Contracts January 20, 1978; Correspondence from Clifford Y. Davis, Jr. to Robert Sullivan: March 13, 1978; Situation Analysis for Pink Palace Museum

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Bob Fouche: April 13, 1978

Document – Pink Palace Museum Resolution

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: April 26, 1978 38

Folder 16 Pink Palace Museum May 1978 – July 1978

Correspondence from James H. Sharp to Robert P. Sullivan: May 17, 1978

Report – Findings and Recommendations Memphis Pink Palace Museum Planetarium

Report – Planetarium Inspection: May 15 and 16, 1978

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: May 24, 1978

Correspondence from Robert Sullivan to Robert Fouche: May 25, 1978

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: June 23, 1978

Document – Pink Palace Museum Foundation Resolution: June 29, 1978

Correspondence to Eric Milburn: July 12, 1978

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Scott P. Ledbetter: July 17, 1978

Document – Acceptance Test Procedure for Pink Palace Automation System: July 31, 1978

Folder 17 Pink Palace Museum August 1978

Correspondence from Scott P. Ledbetter to Henry Evans: August 16, 1978

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: July 26, 1978

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: August 23, 1978

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Joe Sabatini: August 28, 1978

Contract – Viewlex Planetariums, Inc. Factory Maintenance Contract: September 16, 1978

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: September 27, 1978

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Joe Sabatini: September 28, 1978

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Joe Sabatini: October 2, 1978

Correspondence from Scott Ledbetter, Mrs. Grattan Brown, and Mrs. W. J. Britton, Co – Chairmen of the Museum Party to Members of the Board of Trustees and Friends of the Museum: October 5, 1978 39

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: October 25, 1978

Minutes – Pink Palace Museum Board of Trustees: November 22, 1978

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Joe Sabatini: December 1, 1978

BOX 5

Folder 1 Mud Island 1976

Correspondence from Larry Cox to John Malmo: August 24, 2976

Correspondence from Wallace Madewell to Henry Evans and Nat Baxter: September 13, 1976

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Carol Beard: September 14, 1976

Cards – Carol Beard Business Card, Right of Way Permit

Document – Volunteer Park Project Development Management: October 12, 1976

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Bob Bivens: October 15, 1976

Correspondence from Roy P. Harrover to Richard I. Hudson: October 18, 1976

Correspondence from Roy P. Harrover to Frank Palumbo: October 20, 1976

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Roy P. Harrover: October 22, 1976 Includes Advertisement for Trash Cans

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Wyeth Chandler: November 5, 1976

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to All Park Commission Board Members: November 11, 1976

Document – Mailgram: November 15, 1976

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Larry Cox: November 18, 1976

Correspondence from Robert Fouche to M. N. Baxter: November 19, 1976

Correspondence from George Robert Pidgeon to Larry Cox: November 23, 1976

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Roy P. Harrover: November 18, 1976

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Wallace Madewell: November 18, 1976

Correspondence from Norman E. Newman to All Prime Bidders, General Contractors: November 23, 1976

Correspondence from Larry Cox to Wayne Nederlander: December 1, 1976

Correspondence from Lon S. Varnell to Larry Cox: December 6, 1976 41

Folder 2 Mud Island 1977 - 1978

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to E.R. “Bert” Ferguson, Harold Whalum, Madge Harrison, John Malmo, and John E. Leake: January 3, 1977

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to E.R. “Bert” Ferguson, Harold Whalum, Madge Harrison, John Malmo, and John E. Leake: March 8, 1977

Correspondence from Robert Baker to Ben L. Smith: March 25, 1977

Article – “Memphis…A City with a Renovation Plan.”

Correspondence from Larry Cox to M. N. Baxter: August 10, 1977

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Henry Evans: September 28, 1977

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Bert Ferguson: October 24, 1977

Correspondence from John R. Malmo to Wyeth Chandler: February 16, 1978

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Roy Harrover: March 13, 1978

Typed Notes – Applicants for Mud Island Position

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Larry Cox: March 17, 1978

Correspondence from Robert Fouche to Gordon Sprague: July 13, 1978

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to L. Franklin Griffin: September 27, 1978

Correspondence from Lynn Wheeler to Larry Cox: October 19, 1978

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Mike Ritz: December 18, 1978

Correspondence from Harry McLeod to Gordon Sprague: December 20, 1978

Folder 3 Mud Island 1979

Correspondence from Ned Stancliff to Gordon Sprague: February 23, 1979

Correspondence from R. I. Hudson to Public Construction Management: February 26, 1979

Correspondence from Larry Cox to Gordon Sprague: March 13, 1979

Correspondence from Ned Stancliff to Gordon Sprague: March 22, 1979

Correspondence from Gordon J. Sprague to Ned Stancliff: March 26, 1979

Correspondence from R. I. Hudson to Henry Evans: June 1, 1979

Correspondence from R. I. Hudson to Roy P. Harrover: June 18, 1979

Correspondence from R. I. Hudson to Roy P. Harrover: July 5, 1979

Minutes – Mud Island Information Session Minutes: July 6, 1979

Correspondence from Cindy H. Ehrlich to Gordon Sprague: July 22, 1979

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Henry Evans: August 6, 1979

Correspondence from Nathan Ficklin to Maynard Stiles: September 11, 1979

Correspondence from Frank C. Holloman to Gordon Sprague: October 3, 1979

Correspondence from Ned Stancliff to Gordon Sprague: October 10, 1979

Correspondence from Robert L. Sarra, II to Gordon Sprague: October 22, 1979

Folder 4 Mud Island January – April 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Harold E. Ford: January 7, 1980

Newspaper Clipping – Announcement of Management Advisory Council

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Thomas C. Farnsworth, Jr., Madge Harrison, Frank C. Holloman, Olin Morris, Harold Shaw, John J. Thomason, Ben Woodson: February 1, 1980

Correspondence from Maynard Stiles to Wyeth Chandler: February 4, 1980

Press Release – Mud Island Management Advisory Council: February 7, 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Thomas C. Farnsworth, Jr., Madge Harrison, Frank C. Holloman, Olin Morris, Harold Shaw, John J. Thomason, Ben Woodson: February 25, 1980

Minutes – Mud Island Management Advisory Council Meeting: February 28, 1980

Correspondence from Thomas C. Farnworth, Jr. to Gordon Sprague: March 10, 1980

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Gordon Sprague: March 13, 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Wyeth Chandler, Larry Cox, Henry R. Evans, E. R. Ferguson, Robert Fouche, Roy Harrover, Richard I. Hudson, Scott Ledbetter, John Malmo, Douglas Noble, Glenn Raines, Jeff Sanford, Michael Sievers, Hamilton Smythe: March 18, 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Thomas C. Farnsworth, Jr., Madge Harrison, Frank C. Holloman, Olin Morris, Harold Shaw, John J. Thomason, Ben Woodson: March 18, 1980

Correspondence from Olin F. Morris to Gordon Sprague: April 14, 1980

Correspondence from Olin F. Morris to Madge Harrison: April 15, 1980

Folder 5 Mud Island May – August 1980

Correspondence from Thomas A. Harrison, III to Ms. Marty Slayton: May 1, 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Ned Stancliff: May 6, 1980 Includes Job Contract

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to John J. Thomason, Harold Shaw, Olin Morris, Thomas C. Farmsworth, Jr., Frank C. Holloman, Ben Woodson: May 19, 1980

Correspondence from Larry E. Cox to Gordon Sprague: June 2, 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Henry Evans, Roy Harrover, Dick Hudson, Bob Fouche, Larry Cox: June 2, 1980

Correspondence from Larry Cox to Glen Cambell: June 10, 1980

Correspondence from Raymond J. Coll, Dick Corporation/Contractors to Henry Evans: June 19, 1980

Press Release Draft, Hiring of Ned Stancliff, General Manager

Article – “Volunteer Park Director Post Goes to San Francisco Man.” Memphis Press-Scimitar, June 25, 1980.

Correspondence from Michael A. Sievers to Larry Cox, Henry Evans, Bob Fouche, Roy Harrover, Dick Hudson, Doug Noble, and Gordon Sprague: July 2, 1980

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Mud Island Management Advisory Committee: July 7, 1980

Correspondence from Dan Martin to Henry Evans: July 8, 1980

Correspondence from Glen Campbell to Nancy McGhee: July 14, 1980

Minutes – Riverfront and Downtown Development Committee Meeting: July 15, 1980

Document – Speech to Kiwanis: July 23, 1980

Handwritten Notes – Community Council: July 25, 1980

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Gordon Sprague: August 19, 1980

Correspondence from Frank J. Rooney to Roy P. Harrover and Associates: August 22, 1980 Includes Correspondence from Albert T. Byars, Sr. to Jim Fletcher: August 4, 1980

Newspaper Article – “Volunteer Park Director Post Goes to San Francisco Man”

Handwritten Notes – Moving Company Estimates

Folder 6 Mud Island September 1980

Newspaper Article – “Is History Outdated? Outdoor Museums are Having Trouble”

Newspaper Article – “Some Historical Attractions Recovering Nicely from 1979”

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Cliff Pierce: September 3, 1980

Correspondence from R. I. Hudson to Ned Stancliff: September 8, 1980

Correspondence from Henry R. Evans to City Council Members: September 8, 1980 Includes Proposed Resolution for Volunteer Park

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Gordon Sprague: September 10, 1980

Correspondence from Ned Stancliff to “Those Concerned:” September 10, 1980

Document – Resolutions Re: Volunteer Park

Document – Resolution: Transfer Jurisdiction of Mud Island Property

Correspondence from Frank Johnson to Gordon Sprague: September 15, 1980 Includes Future Memphis Newsletter

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to “Those Concerned:” September 29, 1980

Folder 7 Mud Island October - December 1980

Correspondence from Clifford D. Pierce, Jr. to Ned Stancliff: October 1, 1980 Includes Correspondence from John R. Walker, III to Clifford D. Pierce, Jr: September 29, 1980

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Gordon Sprague: October 1, 1980

Correspondence from Henry R. Evans to Ned Stancliff: October 3, 1980

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Gordon Sprague: October 17, 1980

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Dick Hudson: October 17, 1980

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Gordon Sprague, Larry Cox, Mike Seivers, John Malmo and Roy Harrover: October 17, 1980

Correspondence from Marlin L. Mosby to Gordon Sprague: November 6, 1981

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Wallace Madewell: November 11, 1981

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Gordon Sprague: November 12, 1980 Includes Dick Corporation’s Construction Schedule

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Gordon Sprague: November 14, 1980

Mud Island Information Session: December 16, 1980

Chart – Mud Island Time Table

Document – Action Plan: Leasing of Restaurant/Shops: 1980

Document – Budget Period 1980/1981

Budget – Mud Island Fiscal Budget: 1981 – 1982

Document – Phase I Objectives: July – December, 1980 Includes City of Memphis Personnel Complement 79 – 80 Detail Report

Document – Phase I and II Marketing Plan: July 1980 – July 1981

Document – Marketing Plan Outline: December 1980 – December 1982

Folder 8 Mud Island January 1981 – June 1981

Agenda – Mud Island Board Meeting: January 8, 1981

Financial Highlights – Cedar Point, Inc.

Document – Mud Island Management Advisory Council List

Correspondence from Olin F. Morris to Gordon Sprague: January 16, 1981

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Joe Sabatini: January 19, 1982

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Ned Stancliff: February 4, 1982

Correspondence from Jane L. Hardaway to Ned Stancliff: February 5, 1982

Handwritten Notes – February 25, 1981

Mud Island Board Meeting Minutes: March 5, 1981

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Roy Harrover: March 13, 1981

Minutes – Mud Island Board Meeting: April 2, 1981

Public Service Announcement – Information on Mud Island

Correspondence from Wallace Madewell to Dick Hudson, Roy Harrover: May 1, 1981

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Mark Bishop: May 11, 1981

Correspondence from Roy P. Harrowver to Wyeth Chandler: May 29, 1981

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Mud Island Board Members: June 4, 1981

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Gordon Sprague: June 8, 1981

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Mud Island Board Members: June 16, 1981 Includes Mud Island Board Meeting Agenda June 16, 1981

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Gordon Sprague: June 22, 1981

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Roy Harrover: June 26, 1981

Folder 9 Mud Island July – September 1981

Correspondence from Mark A. Bishop to Ned C. Stancliff: July 28, 1981

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Mud Island Board Members: August 3, 1981 Includes Mud Island Board Meeting Agenda: August 6, 1981

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Gordon Sprague: August 10, 1981

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Brady Bartusch: August 11, 1981

Document – “Ned Stancliff Agreement”

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to “All Concerned:” August 17, 1981

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Joe Sabatini: August 24, 1981

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Gordon Sprague: August 26, 1981

Mud Island Board Meeting Minutes: September 4, 1981

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Gordon Sprague: September 16, 1981

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Gordon Sprague: September 16, 1981 Includes Introduction Notes - Mud Island

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Marlin Mosby: September 28, 1981

Operating Budget Forecast October 1981 - March 1982

Folder 10 Mud Island October – December 1981

Document – Biographical Sketch of Ned C. Stancliff

Correspondence from Joseph D. Sabatini to Cliff Pierce: October 16, 1981

Correspondence from John W. Purvis, Jr. to A. D. Alissandratos: October 26, 1981

Correspondence from John W. Purvis, Jr. to John Ball: October 26, 1981

Correspondence from A. D. Alissandratos to Wallace Madewell: October 28, 1981

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to John W. Purvis, Jr.: October 28, 1981

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Avron B. Fogelman, Richard Ashman, Fred Davis, Rex Deloach: October 29, 1981 Includes Mud Island Board Meeting Agenda November 5, 1981

Correspondence from Richard W. Barnes to Gordon Sprague: November 4, 1981

Correspondence from Wallace Madewell to Andy Alissandratos: November 5, 1981

Minutes – Mud Island Board Meeting: November 5, 1981

Correspondence from John W. Purvis, Jr. to Ned C. Stancliff: November 10, 1981

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Marlin Mosby: November 10, 1981 Mud Island Parking Structures

Correspondence from Wallace Madewell to Andy Alissandratos: November 13, 1981

Correspondence from Wallace Madewell to Michael Hooks: December 2, 1981

Correspondence from Wyeth Chandler to Oscar H. Edmonds, Jr.: December 10, 1981

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Gordon Sprague: December 30, 1981

Folder 11 Mud Island January – February 1982

Correspondence from Joe Sabatini to Gary Cheatham: January 15, 1982

Mud Island Board Meeting Minutes: January 15, 1982

Correspondence from Clifford D. Pierce, Jr. to Ned Stancliff: January 19, 1982

Correspondence from Joseph D. Sabatini to Personnel Managers, Anita McNeer: January 20, 1982

Correspondence from Wyeth Chandler to J. O. Patterson, Jr.: January 22, 1982

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Wallace Madewell: January 22, 1982

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Wallace Madewell: January 27, 1982

Correspondence between Ned C. Stancliff and Joseph Sabatini: January 26, 1982; January 28, 1982

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Gerald Myers: February 2, 1982

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Leola Hansen: February 2, 1982

Document – Information on Flying the Confederate Flag on Mud Island: February 2, 1982

Minutes – Mud Island Board Meeting: February 4, 1982

Correspondence from Leola Hansen to Wallace Madewell: February 5, 1982

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Gordon Sprague, John Lloyd, Maynard Stiles, and Claude Pearson: February 24, 1982

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Avron B. Fogelman: February 25, 1982

Folder 12 Mud Island/Volunteer Park Misc.

Documents – Mud Island Information Kit Includes Folder, Ned C. Stancliff Business Card, Press Information, Brochure, and Photograph of the Steamboat Mayflower

Document – Volunteer Park on Mud Island Estimate of Probably Costs: February 15, 1980

Document – Volunteer Park Professional Fees: April 21, 1980

Handwritten Notes – “Plan A”

Documents – Revised Fixed Fee Broken Down by Phases

Correspondence from Roy P. Harrover to Gordon Sprague: April 28, 1980

Document – Fees Presentation Chart

Folder 13 Mud Island / Volunteer Park Misc.

Minutes Mud Island Improvement Control Preparation Meeting: December 19, 1973

Newspaper Articles – “City Board Proposed for Volunteer Park,” October 3, 1979; “Chamber Head Proposes Mud Island Review Board,” October 3, 1979; “Monitor for Park to be Proposed,” May 31, 1980

Brochure – “Sneak a Peek Brochure” June 29 – September 1982

Drawings – Riverbluff Development Architectural Drawings

Drawings – Riverbluff Terrace Architectural Drawings

Sketches – Mud Island Architectural Sketches

Sketch – View of Riverwalk Architectural Sketch

Documents – Mississippi Valley Food Service Corporation Folder

Document – “Thank You” Note to Janet from “M. B.”

Document – Memphis Belle Pavilion Information Sheet

Brochure – Mud Island Brochure Includes 1995 Schedule

Brochure – Mississippi River Museum Brochure

Document – Mud Island Information Sheet

Correspondence from Mary Bruce to Janet Smith: July 11, 1995

Correspondence from Ann S. Ball to Janet Smith: July 19, 1995

Document –Mud Island Information

Photograph – Mississippi River Museum Riverboat

Photograph – Monorail

Photograph – Mississippi River Museum Paddlewheel

Photograph – Mississippi River Museum Early Rock ‘N Roll Exhibit

Photograph Copies

Handwritten Notes – April 3rd

Handwritten Notes – Michael A. Hooks

Handwritten Notes – Charles Stevenson

Folder 14 Mud Island Resolutions /Agreements

Clippings – Ordinance No. 3158; No. 3159; No. 3135

Agreement – Island Restaurants

Resolution – Food and Restaurants

Folder 15 Mud Island – River Museum

Correspondence from William Leighton Reed to E. R. Ferguson: December 13, 1976

Correspondence from Robert P. Sullivan to Robert Fouche: December 22, 1976

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Larry Cox: January 6, 1977

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Larry Cox: January 6, 1977 Includes Artifact List

Correspondence from M. N. Baxter to Larry Cox: August 8, 1977

Correspondence from Scott P. Ledbetter to Wyeth Chandler: November 10, 1977

Correspondence from Nat Baxter to Thomas R. Prewitt, Sr.: January 30, 1978

Correspondence from Thomas R. Prewitt to Clifford D. Pierce, Jr.: February 1, 1978

Brochure – The Great Mississippi River Treasure Hunt Sample

Article –“The Great Mississippi River Treasure Hunt – Wanted: Artifacts” July 14, 1978

Press Release – New Museum Coordinator – Michael A. Sievers: December 7, 1978; January 1979

Document – Ordinance Amended to Include “Mud Island Museum”

Correspondence from E. Brady Bartusch to Nat Baxter: February 28, 1978

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Robert W. Lockridge, Jr.: August 14, 1978

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Lawrence Cervetti: April 8, 1979

Lease Agreement – 100 South Third Street

Correspondence from Betty M. Moore to Michael A. Sievers: April 19, 1979 Includes Lease Agreement

Correspondence from Gordon Sprague to Walter L. Criley: June 29, 1979

Newspaper Article – “Mud Island Bids to be Reviewed.” Memphis Press-Scimitar, April 25, 1980.

Correspondence from Roy P. Harrover to Richard I. Hudson: April 28, 1980

Correspondence from Michael A. Sievers to Larry Cox, Roy Harrover, Dick Hudson, Doug Noble, and Gordon Sprague: May 2, 1980

Correspondence from R. I. Hudson to Henry R. Evans: May 5, 1980

Contract – Professional Services Contract with William C. Ellis and Sons - Restoration of a Riverboat Steam Engine

Correspondence from Robert Fouche to Gordon Sprague: August 5, 1980

Folder 16 Mud Island Personnel

Correspondence from Hugh J. Bleddyn to Nat Baxter: January 12, 1978 Includes Resume

Correspondence from Blake Thomas to Nat Baxter: January 17, 1978

Correspondence from Joe Sabatini to Henry Evans: January 20, 1978

Correspondence from Joe Sabatini to Henry Evans: January 28, 1978

Correspondence from Ray M. Vaden to City of Memphis Employment Manager: March 10, 1978 Includes Resumes

Correspondence from Gordon J. Sprague to Reva Cook: December 13, 1978; December 11, 1978

Correspondence from Ned C. Stancliff to Robert Nichols: March 27, 1978

Correspondence from Larry Cox to Larry Buchannon: July 3, 1979

Correspondence from Cindy Ehrlich to Gordon Sprague: August 17, 1979

Correspondence from Gus B. Denton to Gordon Sprague: May 22, 1981 Includes Correspondence from Gus B. Denton to Glenn Raines: May 21, 1981, Correspondence from Douglas R. Noble to Gus B. Denton: May 19, 1981, Recommended Mississippi River Museum Personnel

Folder 17 Mud Island Employees Special Projects

Correspondence from Gordon J. Sprague to Henry Evans: November 3, 1978

Correspondence from Mark Bishop to Joseph Sabatini: September 23, 1980

Handwritten Notes

Document – Receipt

Document – City of Memphis Travel Policy

Document – Auto Allowance Policy and Procedure

Document – Employment Contracts

Document – Resolution

Agenda – Council Agenda Check-off Sheet

Correspondence from Alec O. Cook to Doyle Boree: August 10, 1978

Folder 18 Mud Island and Justice Center Parking Structures

Correspondence from Maynard C. Stiles to Wyeth Chandler: October 25, 1979

Document – Interview Schedule

Blueprints – Municipal Garage

Documents – Handwritten Notes Consultants

Document – Consultant Evaluation Matrix

Folder 19 Mud Island Parking Garage Proposals 1

Correspondence from Maynard C. Stiles to Bruce W. Burr, Burr & Cole, Consulting Engineers: January 28, 1980

Proposal – Engineering and Architectural Services, Burr & Cole, Consulting Engineers

Correspondence from Joseph W. Guyton, Harland Bartholomew and Associates to Michael C. Ritz: March 20, 1979 Includes Parking Study

Correspondence from Maynard C. Stiles to Joseph Guyton, Harland Bartholomew & Associates: January 28, 1980

Correspondence from Joseph W. Guyton, Harland Bartholomew & Associates to Marlin Mosby: July 10, 1981

Document – Qualifications Parking System Feasibility Studies, Harland Bartholomew & Associates

Document – Memphis Downtown Area Parking Study, Justice Complex, Volunteer Park- Harland Bartholomew & Associates

Presentation – Volunteer Park Parking Structure Design Presentation

Folder 20 Parking Garage Proposals 2

Correspondence from Maynard C. Stiles to Warner Howe: January 28, 1980

Correspondence from Maynard C. Stiles to James B. Ellers, Ellers, Fanning, Oakley, Chester & Rike, Inc.: January 28, 1980

Correspondence from Johnny R. Chester, Ellers, Fanning, Oakley, Chester & Rike, Inc. to Interview Committee for Design Team: January 31, 1980

Correspondence from Maynard C. Stiles to Lewis Wood, Jr., Allen & Hoshall: January 28, 1980

Correspondence from Maynard C. Stiles to Ben W. Young, Young Hadawi, DeShazo, Inc.: January 29, 1980

Correspondence from Maynard C. Stiles to Roy Harrover, Roy Harrover and Associates: January 28, 1980

Document – Proposal for A & E Services Parking Structure, Roy P. Harrover and Associates, 56

Architects

Correspondence from Maynard C. Stiles to Richard C. Rich: January 28, 1980

Document – Richard C. Rich and Associates, Inc. Parking Garage Designs

Folder 21 Mud Island – Lockridge Co.

Architectural and Engineering Services Contract with Lockridge and Associates, Inc.

Minutes – Project Management Team Meeting, Mud Island Park: December 16, 1981

Correspondence from Robert W. Lockridge, Jr. to Roy Harrover: January 8, 1982

Correspondence from Robert W. Lockridge, Jr. to Roy Harrover: January 12, 1982

Correspondence from Robert W. Lockridge, Jr. to Wyeth Chandler: January 14, 1982 Includes Volunteer Park on Mud Island Status Report: January 11, 1982

Correspondence from Robert W. Lockridge, Jr. to Wallace Madewell: January 26, 1982

Correspondence from Wallace Madewell to Oscar Edmonds: February 2, 1982

Document – CIP Budget Update: February 2, 1982

Correspondence from Robert W. Lockridge, Jr. to Wyeth Chandler: February 9, 1982

Minutes – Project Management Team Meeting, Mud Island Park: February 10, 1982

Correspondence from Robert W. Lockridge, Jr. to Wallace Madewell: February 15, 1982

BOX 6

Folder 1 Lifeguard Training 1933 Photographs

Photographs – Photographs Relating to Lifeguard Training: Circa 1933

Folder 2 Baseball Photographs

Pee Wee League Baseball: June 1969 Fairground #4 Diamond Men’s Baseball, Fairgrounds: July 1972 Boy’s Baseball, Marquette Playground: June 1973 Baseball Game Boys vs. Girls, Peabody Playground: Undated Umpire’s Clinic: Undated

Folder 3 Basketball Clinic Photographs

Basketball Clinic, LeMoyne Garden Playground: June 1969 Basketball Clinic, Melrose Gym: June 1970 Basketball Clinic: June 1971 Basketball Clinic: June 1971 Basketball Clinic: June 1971 Basketball Clinic, Jimmy Jones Shooting Class: June 1971 Clem Haskins Shooting Class: June 1971 Clem Haskins (Phoenix Suns) Demonstrating Rebounding in Basketball Clinic: June 1971 Bobby Smith Rebounding Class: Undated Basketball Clinic, Special Event: 1972

Folder 4 Basketball Photographs 1

Junior Boys at Youth Center: 1968 Junior Basketball at Youth Center: 1968 Major Boys at Youth Center: 1968 Major Boys at Youth Center: 1968 Senior Boys at Youth Center: 1968 Major Boys at Youth Center: 1968-1969 Men’s Basketball at Bellevue: 1968-1969 Men’s Basketball at Snowden: 1968-1969 Men’s Basketball at Snowden: 1968 58

Men’s Basketball at Snowden: 1968 Mississippi Baptist 13th Cotton State Nurses Tournament: March 1, 1969 Cotton State Nurses Tournament: March 1, 1969 Cotton State Nurses Tournament, Mississippi Baptist, Jackson, MS: March 1, 1969

Folder 5 Basketball Photographs 2

City-Wide Free Throw Tournament, Junior Boys Division, Finals at Youth Center: 1969 Boys Basketball Officials Training Program: November 3 - December 14, 1969 Men’s Basketball League Board of Education vs Bowan-Green Raiders: December 10, 1969 Men’s Basketball League Board of Education vs Bowan-Green Raiders: December 10, 1969 Mid-South Nurses Basketball Tournament: February 1970 Mid-South Nurses Basketball Tournament: February 1970 White Station School Gym: July 1970 Basketball, Officials Clinic, Shelby County Building: November 1970 Boys City-Wide Free Throw Contest: February 22, 1971 Hamilton School Gym: July 1971 Mid-South Nurses Basketball Tournament, UT Gym: February 1972 Junior Girls Basketball Tournament: March 1972 Outdoor Basketball, Hollywood Playground: July 1972 City-Wide Free Throw Tournament Finals, Fairgrounds Youth Center: February 1973 Hollywood Playground: Undated

Folder 6 Activity Photographs A – B

Administration: Undated Army Reserve Service Month: April 1971 Awards: Undated Badminton, Willow Road Center: December 1970 Ball Field: Undated Baton Class, Gaisman Community Center: January 1969 Baton Group, Overton Park Shell: August 7, 1969 Bickford Community Center: Undated Bicycle Derby Champions, Overton Park: June 19, 1971 Bicycle Training Course, Hamley Playground: June 2nd Boating: Undated Booth Park: Undated Box Hockey: Undated Box Hockey, Playground Training Course: June 2nd Boxing: Undated Boxing Instruction, Dave Wells Center: 1969 59

Folder 7 Children’s Theater Photographs

Children’s Theater, Playground Pageant, “Cinderella,” Overton Park Shell: August 1969 Children’s Theater, Playground Pageant, “Cinderella,” Overton Park Shell: August 1969 Mother Hubbard, “Babes in Toyland:” December 1969 Tin Soldier, “Babes in Toyland:” December 1969 Putting on Makeup Backstage, “Babes in Toyland:” December 1969 Children’s Traveling Theater, Gaisman Center: February 7, 1970 Bulletin Board, Gaisman Center: February 1970 Children’s Traveling Theater, “A Clown that Could Not Laugh,” Gaisman Center: February 1970 “Mary Poppins:” March 1970 Gooch Playground Pageant, “Cinderella:” August 1970 Children’s Theater Try-Outs for “Mr. Fibbs:” October 1970 Children’s Theater Practice: January 1973

Folder 8 Activity Photographs C – Ci

Camping: Undated Girl’s Charm Class – Frayser Center: November 1970 Girl’s Charm Class – Frayser Center: November 1970 Checkers – Gaisman Game Room: January 1969 Cotton Carnival Children’s Parade: 1953 Cotton Carnival Children’s Parade, Building Floats: May 1969 Cotton Carnival Children’s Parade, Cup Winners: 1970 Cotton Carnival Children’s Parade, Building Floats, Shelby County Building: May 1971 Christmas: Undated Goodfellows Christmas Program, Auditorium: December 1969 Goodfellows Christmas Program: December 24, 1969 Douglass – Hollywood Christmas Carol Tour: December 1968 Douglass – Hollywood Christmas Carol Tour: December 1968 Oakhaven Christmas Carol Tour: December 1968 Oakhaven Christmas Carol Tour: December 1968 Christmas Craft Class, Bethel LaBelle Community Center: December 1968 City Council Chambers, Day Camps Singing to Council Members: July 1972 City Council Chambers, Day Camps Perform: Undated

Folder 9 Activity Photographs Cl – D

Climbing: Undated Convention: Undated Cook and Eat Class, Gaisman Center: January 1969 Craft Class: Undated Dancing Class, Gooch Playground: July 1970 Girls Dancing Class, Frayser Community Center: December 1969 Dancing, Rehearsing for Closing Program, Frayser Center: May 1971 Dance Class, Brennan Playground: July 1972 Dancing: Undated Boy’s Day, Dave Well’s Center: February 1971 Boy’s Day, Dave Well’s Center: February 1971 Girl’s Day, Dave Well’s Center: February 1971

Folder 10 Activity Photographs E – F

Easter: Undated Fencing Class, Gaisman Center: January 1969 Field Trip, Fairgrounds Area: July 1969 Field Trip, Overton Park: June 1971 Field Trip, First Train Ride from Batesville, MS to Memphis: September 11, 1971 Boat Cruise Field Trip: July 1972 Fire Department: Undated Fire Department: Undated Fishing: 1968 Fishing, Senior Citizens Fishing Rodeo, Riverside Lake: May 1969 Fishing, Winner in Mid-South Fishing Rodeo, Audubon Lake: June 1971 Fishing, Junior Fishing Rodeo, Audubon Park, Girl Winning Prize for First Fish: June 1971 Flag Raising: Undated Football: Undated Four-Square, Gaston Community Center: July 1970 Frayser: Undated Frisbee: Undated

Folder 11 Activity Photographs Free Lunch

Free Lunch, Anita Albonetti (Park Director:) Undated Free Lunch, Giving out Lunches, Marquette Playground: July 1971 Free Lunch, Delivering Free Lunches to Playgrounds, Trucks Leaving Office: 1972 Free Lunch, Summer Lunch Program: June 1970 Free Lunch, Giving Out Lunches at Davy Crockett Playground: July 1972 Free Lunch, Eating Free Lunches at Davy Crockett Playground: Undated Free Lunch, Milk Delivery at Willow Road Playground, Summer Lunch Program: 1970 Free Lunch, Summer Lunch Program, Avon Playground: June 1970

Folder 12 Activity Photographs G – K

Gaisman Community Center: Undated Gym Class, Pine Hill Gym Class: 1969 Gymnastics, Davis Community Center: January 1969 Gymnastics, Davis Tumbling Class: February 1969 Gymnastics, Boy’s Acrobatic Class, Gaisman Center: November 1970 Gymnastics, Boy’s Tumbling, Frayser Community Center: July 1971 Gymnastics, Girl’s Gym, Frayser: 1969 Halloween, Costume Contest, Davis Center: October 31, 1969 Hobby Center, Hobby Center Exhibit, Oil Painting: May 1970 Hobby Class, Arts and Crafts Mobile Center: Undated Hobby Class, Hobby Center, Ceramics: 1969 Hobby Class, Decoupage Class: December 1970 Hobby Class, Millinery: 1969 Hobby Class, Lapidary: Undated Hobby Class, Lapidary: 1969 Hot Potato, Gaisman Community Center: August 1969 Instant Playground, Second and Pear Streets: July 1969 Judo, Judo Class, Frayser Center: February 1973 Karate, Gaston Karate Class: 1969 Karate, Gaston Center: 1969 Kites: Undated

Folder 13 Activity Photographs L – M

Lester Community Center: Undated Libertyland: Undated Magnolia Community Center: Undated Martin Luther King – Riverside Park: Undated Mid-South Fair: September 20 through 28, 1963 Mud Island: Undated Music Class: Undated Music Class, Kazoo Class, Knight Road Day Camp: July 1971

Folder 14 Activity Photographs O –P

Overton Park Festival: Undated Overton Park Shell: June 1943 Overton Park Shell, Choral Group, Showcase Program: August 7, 1969 Overton Park Shell, Dancing Scene, Showcase Program: August 7, 1969 Overton Park Shell, Arts in the Park: Summer 1973 Park: Undated Pet Show, Mobile Recreation State for Entertainment, Overton Park: May 1971 Pet Show, Cotton Carnival Pet Show: May 1969 Pet Show, Winner in Misc. Division, Children’s Pet Parade: 1970 Pet Show, Overton Park, Cat Division: May 1971 Pet Show, Cotton Carnival, Children’s Pet Show: May 1969 Pet Show, Cotton Carnival, Winner in Medium Size Dog Division, Overton Park: May 1971 Picnic: Undated

Folder 15 Activity Photographs Playground

Playground, Certification Class for Playground Summer Workers: April 1969 Playground, Certification Course for Playground Workers: April 1969 Playground, Day Camp Cook-Out, Gaston Playground: July 1969 Playground, Day Camp Out, Gaston Playground: July 1969 Playground, Group Game Day Camp, Gaston Playground: July 1969 Playground, Story Telling Hour, Willow Road Playground: July 1969 Playground, Group Games at Williamson Playground: July 1969 Playground, City-Wide Play Day, Overton Picnic Grounds: August 4, 1969 Playground, Pendleton Playground: 1970 Playground: May 1971 Playground, Group Games on Hollywood Playground: June 1971 Playground, Singing Music Games, Frayser Day Camp: July 1971 63

Playground, Old Fire Engine Given to Playground, Gaisman Playground: July 1971 Playground, Day Camp Carnival, Willow Road Playground: August 1971 Playground, District 3 Day Camp Jamboree: June 30, 1972 Playground, Ice Makes the Day, Overton Park: August 1972 Playground, Flag Raising Instruction, Training Course, Willow Road Playground: June 1973

Folder 16 Activity Photographs P – R

Police Chief Contest, Chief Lux Talking with 12 Finalists in Junior Police Chief Contest: 1970 Police Chief Contest, Junior Police Chief Contest Winners: February 1973 Police, Playground Safety Week, Police Dog Squad, Gaisman Park: 1969 Police, Safety Week, Willow Road Park: July 1972 Puppets, Davis Center: January 1969 Puppets, Special Day, Closing Program, Marquette Playground: August 1970 Puppets, Puppet Show: August 1972 Rook, Pine Hill Recreation Center, Jackets, State Rook Tournament: Undated Rook, City Finals, Junior Division: 1970 Rook, Rook Tournament Finals: March 1973

Folder 17 Activity Photographs S – Ska

Safety, Winners and Judges: August 1971 Safety, Winners of Safety Song Contest, City-Wide Playground Contest: August, 1971 Safety, Safety Song and Speech Contest Finals, Hollywood Playground: August 1972 Safety, Safety Week, Willow Park: Undated Sand Sculpting: Undated Scenic Photos: December 1963 Senior Citizens Fashion Show: May 25, 1972 Shuffleboard, Shuffleboard at Gaston Center: July 1970 Skating, Skating at Overton Park: Undated Skating, Skatemobile in Action Pendleton Playground: July 1971

Folder 18 Activity Photographs Ski – T

Skinner Center: Undated Soapbox Derby, Soap Box Derby” District I, Closing Program: August 1970 Softball, Men’s Softball League: June 1969 Softball, Girls’ Softball, Rodney Baker Field: July 1972 Softball, Girls’ Softball, Zone 3, O’Brien Playground: June 1973 Spray Pool: Undated Spray Pool, Gaisman Playground: June 1971 Stage: Undated Storytelling, Storytelling at Sea Isle Playground: July 1970

Folder 19 “Shout it Out Decathalon” 1977

Photographs –“Shout it Out Decathalon:” 1977

Folder 20 Activity Photographs Swimming

Swimming, Fred Arnold is Teacher: Undated Swimming, Fairgrounds Swimming Pool: June 1969 Swimming, Finish of a Swimming Dash, Fairgrounds Pool: June 1970 Swimming, Diving at Fairgrounds Pool: July 1970 Swimming, Diving at Fairgrounds Swimming Pool: July 1970 Swimming, Children who Completed the Learn to Swim Program: Undated Swimming, Adult Swimming Class, Fox Meadows Pool: July 11, 1972

Folder 21 Activity Photographs T – Z

Table Tennis, Game Room Ping-Pong Tournament, Gaisman Center: November 1970 Table Tennis: 1972 Thanksgiving: Undated Tiddlywinks, Winners of the Tiddlywinks Tournament of Zone 1: January 1971 Tiny Tots Class, Gaston Community Center: January 1969 Tobey Park: Undated Toys, Boy’s Fix-it Class, Douglass Center: February 1973 Track Meet, Children’s Indoor Track Meet, Hanley Center: January 1973 Training, Four Square, District Training Course: Undated Training Program: Undated Training, Summer Playground Season: June 5, 1972 Training, Day Camp Training Course, Fairgrounds: June 1973 Volleyball, Grandview Playground: July, 1972 Washers, District Training Course: Undated Williamson Park, Children “Picket:” June 1972 Zoo: Undated

BOX 7

Folder 1 Photograph Negatives

Photographs – Negatives, Miscellaneous: Undated

Folder 2 Miscellaneous

Photographs – Baseball; Fire Children’s Theater: Undated

Photographs – Puppets; Shout; Baseball: Undated

Photographs – Game Time; Skating; Track and Field; Fire: Undated

Photographs – Swimming; Zoo: Undated

Photographs – Overton Park Shell; Volleyball: Undated

Photographs – Gym Class; Table Tennis; Pool; Basketball: Undated

Photographs – Football; Track and Field; Frisbee: Undated

Folder 3 Panoramic Photograph Mud Island

Photograph – Mud Island: Undated

Folder 4

Recreation Guide – “Just for Fun:” 1948

Recreation Training Class, Memphis Public Playgrounds Course: 1949

Document – Report: January 1, 1928 - August 21, 1928

Document – Bellevue Playground, “Dramatics”

Document – Play, “The Brain Machine”

Correspondence from Minnie M. Wagner to Marian Calvert: July 20, 1926

Correspondence from Minnie M. Wagner to Playground and Recreation Staff: August 22, 1929

Recreation Guide – “Acres of Happiness:” 1930

Program – Fifteenth Recreation Congress, Atlantic City, NJ: October 1-6, 1928

Scorecard – Overton Park Municipal Golf Course

Church Basketball League Passes: 1929-1930; 1937-1938

Photograph – Billy Hughes Tennis Player

Articles – Newspaper Clippings circa 1929

Program – “Jack and the Bean Stalk”

Folder 5 Miscellaneous Photographs

Photograph – “And They All Lived Happily Ever After,” Gulliver’s Travels, Peabody Playhouse: Undated

Photograph – Mayor Watkins Overton, Overton Park: Undated

Photograph – Overton Park: Undated

Photograph – Recreation Staff: 1930

Photograph – Recreation Training: Undated

Photograph – Gaston Community Center: Undated

BOX 8

Photograph Album: 1918 - 1928

BOX 9

Photograph Album: 1929 - 1977

BOX 10

Photograph Album: Undated

Topics Include: Airplane Trip Exercise Groups Individuals Parades Plays

BOX 11

Scrapbook - Newspaper Clippings: 1949 – 1953

BOX 12

Scrapbook - Newspaper Clippings: December 21, 1946 – November 30, 1948

BOX 13

Scrapbook - Newspaper Clippings: January 1954 – December 1956

BOX 14

Scrapbook - Newspaper Clippings: 1972 – 1973

Scrapbook - Newspaper Clippings: 1974 – 1975

BOX 15

Scrapbook – Tennessee Recreation and Parks Society Convention: 1968 and 1974

Scrapbook – Parks and Recreation, 1972

This Scrapbook has been Divided into the Following Seven Folders.

Folder 1 Pages 1 – 11

Page 01: Memphis, Tennessee “A City on the Move”

Page 02: Table of Contents

Page 03: Budget; Organization

Page 04: Budget Growth Chart

Page 05: Facility Charts

Page 06: Chart – Park Acreage; Playground Growth

Page 07: Mobile Recreation

Page 08: Mobile Recreation

Page 09: Mobile Recreation

Page 10: Mobile Recreation

Page 11: Free Lunch Program

Folder 2 Pages 12 – 19

Page 12: Day Camp Program

Page 13: Training Program

Page 14: Playground Activities 71

Page 15: Playground Activities

Page 16: Playground Activities

Page 17: Playground Activities

Page 18: Arts and Crafts

Page 19: Dramatics

Folder 3 Pages 20 - 28

Page 20: Community Center Activities

Page 21: Community Center Activities

Page 22: Community Center Activities

Page 23: Mini – Parks

Page 24: Special Events

Page 25: Special Events

Page 26: Special Events

Page 27: Mayor – Council Appreciation Day

Page 28: Swimming

Folder 4 Pages 29 – 37

Page 29: Athletics

Page 30: Athletics

Page 31: Athletics

Page 32: Kid Golf Program

Page 33: Civic Involvement

Page 34: Lichterman Park Dedication

Page 35: Senior Citizens

Page 36: Raymond Skinner Recreation Center

Page 37: Raymond Skinner Recreation Center

Folder 5 Pages 38 – 45

Page 38: Hobby Center

Page 39: Waterfront Activities

Page 40: Memphis Zoo

Page 41: Memphis Zoo

Page 42: Memphis Zoo

Page 43: Memphis Botanic Gardens

Page 44: Memphis Museum

Page 45: Memphis Museum

Folder 6 Pages 46 – 53

Page 46: Memphis Memorial Stadium

Page 47: Fairgrounds Amusement Park

Page 48: New Facilities: Riverview Community Center; Willow Road Community Center; Whitehaven Community Center; McKellar Park

Page 49: New Facilities: Galloway Golf Course; Blues Stadium; Audubon Tennis Center; Riverside Golf Clubhouse; Pine Hill Golf Course Clubhouse; Willow Road Park and Community Center

Page 50: Holiday Inns of America, Inc. Gift to Memphis

Page 51: Planning and Development

Page 52: Medal of Honor Park

Page 53: Chickasaw Basin Project

Folder 7 Pages 54 – 61

Page 54: Mississippi River Scenic Trail

Page 55: Mississippi River Scenic Trail

Page 56: Mississippi River Scenic Trail

Page 57: County Conservation Board

Page 58: Edmund Orgill Park

Page 59: Maintenance and Construction

Page 60: Maintenance and Construction

Page 61: City Hall Fountain; Tom Lee Monument; W. C. Handy Statue; Court Square Fountain