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[Gerry Petrey brushes Mabel Henderson's hair(1)]

Description: Photograph of two bridesmaids preparing for the wedding of Hazel Petrey and Gilbert Dove. Gerry Petrey combs the hair of Mable Henderson seated in front of her. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HSSS book “ Country Wedding published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrap… more
Date: June 15, 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Gilbert Dove and Hazel Petrey leaving for the church(1)]

Description: Photograph of Gilbert Dove and Hazel Petrey leaving the home of John Brown. The couple is making their way to the Sunny View Methodist Church for their wedding. Dove holds the gate open as Hazel Petrey lifts her skirt to avoid dirt on the hem. There is another unknown man visible on the porch of the house leaning on a support beam. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to … more
Date: June 15, 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Sunny View Methodist Church(1)]

Description: Photograph of the Sunny View Methodist Church in Germany, Kentucky. The church sits atop a hill with a smaller building and fence visible in the foreground. This mounted print is from a book entitled, "Country Wedding." Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HSSS book “ Country Wedding published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Ralph Richardson talking to the bride and groom, 1]

Description: Photograph of guests gathering to talk and celebrate after the wedding of Hazel Petrey and Gilbert Dove. Ralph Richardson is in the far left of the frame talking to an Gerry Petrey. Hazel readjusts her veil to the right and Gilbert holds boxes and looks on Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HSSS book “ Country Wedding publishe… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Hazel Petrey dressing for her wedding(1)]

Description: Photograph of Hazel Petrey getting dressed for her wedding at the home of John Brown. She will be wed to Gilbert Dove at the Sunny View Methodist Church later in the day. She is wearing her wedding gown which was made by her mother from material that cost nine dollars from Sears, Roebuck. She holds her veil which was purchased for two dollars and fifty cents in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazin… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Just Married (2)]

Description: Photograph of Hazel Petrey and Gilbert Dove coming back down the aisle after being wed in a ceremony at the Sunny View Methodist Church in Germany, Kentucky. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HSSS book “ Country Wedding published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Gerry Petrey brushes Mabel Henderson's hair(2)]

Description: Photograph of two women preparing for Hazel Petrey and Gilbert Dove's wedding. Mable Henderson (standing) combs the hair of Geraldine Petrey seated in front of her. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HSSS book “ Country Wedding published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee S… more
Date: June 15, 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Preparing the altar for the wedding(1)]

Description: Photograph of Gilbert Dove and Hazel Petrey preparing the altar for their wedding. They had collected pine-bough and mountain laurel from the surrounding area and used it to decorate the church for their ceremony. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HSSS book “ Country Wedding published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Ha… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Happily ever after]

Description: Photograph of a sign that reads, "...and They Lived Happily Ever After" in a decorative font. This matted image was the final in the Country Wedding series photographed by Joe Clark. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HSSS book “ Country Wedding published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in … more
Date: June 15, 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Hazel Petrey packs for her wedding(1)]

Description: Photograph of Hazel Petrey in her room, packing her belongings in preparation for her wedding to Gilbert Dove in the morning. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HSSS book “ Country Wedding published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in this Clark Family C… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Hazel Petrey in her wedding gown(1)]

Description: Photograph of Hazel Petrey in her wedding gown. She stands with the rest of the bridal party as she prepares for her wedding to Gilbert Dove. Narrative by Junebug Clark: Additional photos and information can be found in the pdf document "Joe Clark HBSS LIFE Magazine Photos" page 13. July 28, 1941. Life Magazine. pages 82-85. Life Goes to a Kentucky Mountain Wedding. Deep in the Cumberlands, Hazel Petry, coal miner’s daughter, marries Gilbert Dove. Also in the Joe Clark HBSS mini-book "Country W… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Hazel Petrey Trying on Her Veil(1)]

Description: Photograph of Hazel Petrey preparing for her wedding to Gilbert Dove in Germany, Kentucky. She wears her veil and stands in front of a mirror with her little brother and sister. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HSSS book “ Country Wedding published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Gilbert Dove places the ring on Hazel Petrey's finger(1)]

Description: Photograph of Gilbert Dove placing the ring on Hazel Petrey's finger at their wedding. Preacher Hiram Frakes officiates. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HSSS book “Country Wedding" published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Tennessee Scrapbook. All are in this Clark Family Collec… more
Date: June 15, 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Bride and groom at the altar(1)]

Description: Photograph of Hazel Petrey and Gilbert Dove at the altar of the Sunny View Methodist Church during their wedding ceremony. Bridesmaids, Anna Ruth Petrey, Mabel Henderson, and Gerry Petrey stand to their left, and groomsman Bob Green stands to their right. The ceremony is presided over by Parson Hiram Frakes. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also… more
Date: June 15, 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Bridesmaid holds bouquet at country wedding]

Description: Photograph of bridesmaid, Gerry Petrey, holding a bouquet of the country wedding of Hazel Petrey and Gilbert Dove. In the background, "Junebug" Clark (Joe Clark's brother) chides Mable Henderson for letting Jerry catch the bride's bouquet of wild roses (text from "Country Wedding" by Joe Clark, HBSS, 1974.) Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in… more
Date: June 15, 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Hazel Petrey presses her wedding gown(1)]

Description: Photograph of Hazel Petrey pressing her wedding gown the morning of her wedding to Gilbert Dove. The wedding was held a the Sunny View Methodist Church in Germany, Kentucky. Narrative by Junebug Clark: More images and information can be found in the July 28, 1941 issue of Life Magazine, pages 82-85 in the story “Life Magazine Goes to a Kentucky Wedding.” Also in the Joe Clark, HSSS book “ Country Wedding published in 1974. Additionally a 1982 photo of Hazel and Gilbert can be found in Joe’s Ten… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of the Wedding of Bill Ayres and Wini Sue McBride]

Description: Photograph of a wedding in the First United Methodist Church of Fredericksburg, Texas. According to accompanying information, it is the wedding of Bill Ayres and Wini Sue McBride on June 18, 1949, and two ministers officiated, Reverend C. A. Greenwaldt, the incoming minister, and Reverend W. O. Schulze, the outgoing minister. The Kilman Studio stamp is on the back. The couple is walking down the aisle. The wedding party is still at the front of the sanctuary, and there are guests seated in the … more
Date: June 18, 1949
Creator: Kilman Studio
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, August 17, 1944]

Description: Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on August 17, 1944, in which Willis hypothesizes that he's not gotten any mail because all the ships are going to France, and that the invasion will shorten the war. He goes on to say that he went to the beach and got a sunburn recently, then mentions the marriage of a friend.
Date: August 17, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 2, 1944]

Description: Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on July 2, 1944. He is glad to hear that Wilbur Crawford is home, and explains that he didn't say anything because he wasn't sure when Crawford would arrive. His outfit started holding church services in the mess hall, and he plans on going often. He received a letter from Bertie, who is getting married soon, and one from Joe Lattimore, who promised to clean and oil Willis' shotgun and rifles.
Date: July 2, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, August 30, 1944]

Description: Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on August 30, 1944. Willis mentions that the mail is getting through again, and regrets hearing that Waco has been so hot recently. He recalls that dove season opens on September 1st, and he wishes he could go. He also mentions that he's talked to a friend who recently got married, and Willis doesn't think his friend was in the right position to get married. He's gone swimming a lot recently, and he hasn't gotten to … more
Date: August 30, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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