Photograph by
Lay Brothers Photography, American, 1911 - 1928
Subject of
Roger Williams University, American, 1866 - 1929
Date
1911-1928
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (8.9 x 14 cm)
Description
A color picture postcard of Phillips Hall at Roger Williams University in Nashville, Tennessee. The postcard is in color and captures the five-story stone building. The front entrance has steps to walk up to the door, which has its own structure around it. There are four visible chimney-like structures in the front side and on top of the building, with two on the right side. On the front of the postcard, at the bottom, is black text. On the lower left corner is [LAY BROS, PHOTO] and in the center [PHILLIPS HALL ( Girls Dormitory) / Roger Williams University, Nashville, Tenn.]. The back of the postcards are unused with [PRIVATE POST CARD] printed in black at the top and black spaces under [CORRESPONDENCE] on the left and [ADDRESS] on the right. In the upper right corner is a [STAMP / HERE] stamp.
Place depicted
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Photographs and Still Images
Type
picture postcards
Topic
Correspondence
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
U.S. History, 1865-1921
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.36.72.4
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd554c05414-1e5f-4e3f-a615-be1afc405187

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