This collection contains the personal, religious, educational, and political possessions of Memphis Tennessee Garrison. The collection includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper articles, programs, books, financial documents, publications, newsletters, plaques, certificates, a diary, and a jewelry box. The materials document Garrison’s various roles on the local and national levels of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People as well as her participation in other civil rights activities.
The digitized items here do not represent the entirety of the Memphis Tennessee Garrison Papers, 1898-1981. To view what other materials are in this collection but not yet digitized and available online, search the guide to the Memphis Tennessee Garrison Papers, 1898-1981.
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Distinguished Citizen's Award to Memphis Tennessee Garrison, from WV State Bar Association, June 21, 1975, col.
Distinguished Citizen's Award to Memphis Tennessee Garrison, from WV State Bar Association, June 21, 1975, col. Presented by Mountain State Bar Association for outstanding contributions.
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Award certificate from Imperial Court Daughters of Isis, as "outstanding Negro Woman",1974, col
Award certificate from Imperial Court Daughters of Isis, as "outstanding Negro Woman",1974, col. The address of the Imperial Court was Memphis, Tenn. It was the female auxiliary to the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine. (The Shriners) Not to be confused with the Isis terrorist group.
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Newspaper image showing Memphis Tennessee Garrison receiving honorary degree from Marshall University, June 1, 1970, b&w.
Newspaper image showing Memphis Tennessee Garrison receiving honorary degree from Marshall University, June 1, 1970, b&w. Back shows it was from the Huntington WVa Herald-Dispatch for June 1, 1970.
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Notice regarding the WVa Human Rights Act, July 1, 1967, b&w.
Notice regarding the WVa Human Rights Act, July 1, 1967, b&w. This appears to be a notice that was to displayed in a business establishment. Garrison was on the Governor's Civil Rights Commission.
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Receipt for Memphis T. Garrison's life membership in the NAACP, July 7, 1964, b&w.
Receipt for Memphis T. Garrison's life membership in the NAACP, July 7, 1964, b&w. Certificate shows that she had renewed her teaching certificate twice, therfefore she met the requirements for a life-time primary grades certificate.
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Sylvia Elizabeth Gallion, Jan. 15, 1961,
Sylvia Elizabeth Gallion, Jan. 15, 1961, b&w. Back has stamp of Michael's Studio. 705 Fife Street, Charleston, W.Va. and note: Jan. 15, 1961, Sylvia Elizabeth Gallion.
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Certificate of Memphis Tennessee Garrison as founder of the City of Mentalphysics, Mar. 14, 1960, col.
Certificate of Memphis Tennessee Garrison as founder of the City of Mentalphysics, Mar. 14, 1960, col. Seal states the institute was incorporated in 1934 in Los Angeles.
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Program for NAACP Huntington WVa Branch, Freedom Fund Dinner, Apr. 9, 1960, b&w.
Program for NAACP Huntington WVa Branch, Freedom Fund Dinner, Apr. 9, 1960, b&w. Memphis Tennessee Garrison delivered the acknowledgements and "Thank You's".
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Helena P. Thomas receiving NAACP lifetime membership, Sept. 1959
Helena P. Thomas receiving NAACP lifetime membership, Sept. 1959, b&w. Note on back reads: NAACP life membership plaque presented Sept. 1959 to Links chapter member Helena P. Thomas. Thomas was president of the Huntington,Wva chapter of Links. Links was international organization of civic-minded women.
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Invitation to NAACP 50th anniversary meeting, Feb. 12, 1959, col..
Invitation to NAACP 50th anniversary meeting, Feb. 12, 1959, col.. Meeting was at Community Church of New York.
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E. Frederic Morrow, aide to President Eisenhower, ca. 1955
E. Frederic Morrow, aide to President Eisenhower, ca. 1955, b&w. He served President Dwight Eisenhower as Administrative Officer for Special Projects from 1955 to 1961. His brother was Ambassador John H. Morrow. He was first African American to hold an executive position at the White House.
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Ohio State University stadium, Columbus, Oh, 1951
Ohio State University stadium, Columbus, Oh, 1951, b&w. Mamphis Tennessee Garrison attended OSU but received her degree from Bluefield State College.
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Display of coal miners' safety equipment, by E. E. Quenon, US Bureau of Mines
Display of coal miners' safety equipment, by E. E. Quenon, US Bureau of Mines, b&w. Quenon was with Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, 1940's and 1950's.
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One page flyer showing list of "Negro People" asking the Senators to vote that wartime bill HR 7 be enacted, 1944, b&w.
One page flyer showing list of "Negro People" asking the Senators to vote that wartime bill HR 7 be enacted, 1944, b&w. Back shows "Organized Labor Speaks to the Senate" also about HR 7, lists Unions asking for it to be passed. It abolished the poll tax.
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Washington-Carver 4-H Camp, Clifftop, W.Va., 1943
Washington-Carver 4-H Camp, Clifftop, W.Va., 1943, b&w. Postmarked Winona,W.Va., June 24, 1943 Addressed to Mrs M.T.Garrison, Gary,W.Va.
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One page flyer announcing the Annual Emancipation Celebration at Gary, W.Va., Apr. 9, 1940, b&w.
One page flyer announcing the Annual Emancipation Celebration at Gary, W.Va., Apr. 9, 1940, b&w. Memphis Garrison was the main speaker at this event.
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American Red Cross certificate of appreciation to Memphis Tennessee Garrison, Feb., 1939, col
American Red Cross certificate of appreciation to Memphis Tennessee Garrison, Feb., 1939, col. Certificate of appreciation from American National Red Cross.
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Memphis Tennessee Garrison life-time teaching certificate in WVa schools, June 23, 1937, b&w.
Memphis Tennessee Garrison life-time teaching certificate in WVa schools, June 23, 1937, b&w. Certificate shows that she had renewed her teaching certificate twice, therfefore she met the requirements for a life-time certificate.
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One page flyer announcing meeting of the Negro Progressive & Economic League, Oct. 6, 1929, col.
One page flyer announcing meeting of the Negro Progressive & Economic League, Oct. 6, 1929, col. Gives the location only as Memorial Building. Could have been in Kimball, WVa. Memphis T. Garrison was the speaker.
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Memphis Tennessee Garrison life-time special primary teaching certificate in WVa schools, Aug. 13, 1927, b&w.
Memphis Tennessee Garrison life-time special primary teaching certificate in WVa schools, Aug. 13, 1927, b&w. Certificate shows that she had renewed her teaching certificate twice, therfefore she met the requirements for a life-time primary grades certificate.
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Photo of Memphis Tennessee Garrison, and unidentified male, ca. 1919,
Photo of Memphis Tennessee Garrison and unidentified male, ca. 1919, b&w. Everything in this folder went through a flood, probably the 1937 flood. Garrison (1890-1988) was an acitvisit in the NAACP in WVa. Faded ink at bottom appears to read "1919".
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Memphis Tennessee Garrison (right) and Mrs. Jones, ca. 1918
Memphis Tennessee Garrison (right) and Mrs. Jones, ca. 1918, b&w. From a photo album page with pictures dated ca. 1920.
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U.S. troops at Camp Stotsenburg,, Phillipines Islands, ca. 1918
U.S. troops at Camp Stotsenburg, Phillipines Islands, ca. 1918, b&w. Note on back reads: this is my outfit. I've just hit town & was thinking of memphis when we were snapped. "Ed" no postmark, no addressee Camp Stotsenburg and Fort Stotsenburg were pre-WWI and WWI US Army facilities, where Clark Air Base was later located.
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William Melvin Garrison, husband of Memphis Tennessee, ca. 1918
William Melvin Garrison, husband of Memphis Tennessee Garrison, ca. 1918, b&w. From a photo album page with pictures dated ca. 1920.
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Violet Russell, friend of Memphis T. Garrison, 5 years old, 1912
Violet Russell, friend of Memphis T. Garrison, 5 years old, 1912, b&w. No postmark, no addressee back reads: Merry Xmas from Violet.
