Claudius and Sudie (Murray) Oates Photograph Collection, PHC.22

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Claudius and Sudie (Murray) Oates Photograph Collection, PHC.22

Abstract

Collection contains many scenes and collected card photographs from Claudeous (Claudius) and Sudie Oates, of Clinton, NC c. 1900-1910. Many of the snapshots depict the old Sampson County courthouse before its 1938 renovation and several unidentified houses and structures in the town of Clinton after a snow event. Much of the collection consists of Card photographs ranging in size from 5.5"x5.5" to 11"x12".

Descriptive Summary

Title
Claudius and Sudie (Murray) Oates Photograph Collection
Call Number
PHC.22
Creator
Hodges, Jean F.
Date
1900-1929
Extent
0.400 cubic feet, 0.710 gigabytes
Repository
State Archives of North Carolina

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], PhC.22, Claudius and Sudie (Murray) Oates Photograph Collection, State Archives of North Carolina; Raleigh, NC.

Collection Overview

Collection contains many scenes and collected card photographs from Claudeous (Claudius) and Sudie Oates, of Clinton, NC c. 1900-1910. Clinton, NC is located approximately 30 miles east of Fayetteville, NC. Many of the snapshots depict the old Sampson County courthouse before its 1938 renovation. These snapshots (PhC.22.2) were taken ca. 1910-1915 and also depict several unidentified houses and structures in the town of Clinton after a snow event. Much of the collection consists of Card photographs ranging in size from 5.5"x5.5" to 11"x12". These card photographs depict various subject matter not necessarily in Clinton, NC. These include group pictures of church events, rail stations in South Carolina, and posed pictures of infants.

Contents of the Collection

➤ Container Count 1 Box, 1 Container
  • •  Claudius and Sudie (Murray) Oates Photograph Collection
    PhC.22 Box 1
  • •  DS_198601030 (49 files, 713 MB)
    DS_198601030
Group portrait of eleven young men in a line. The men are standing on a wall to show the height of flood waters., c. 1900
PHC.22.01
Twenty seven black and white photographs of houses, buildings and streets in Clinton, NC after a snowstorm. Includes several views of the Sampson County Courthouse and First Baptist Chapel., c. 1910
PHC.22.02
Two photos of former slaves of the Oates family (great-grandparents of Mrs. Jean F. Hodges) one photo depicts an elderly woman sitting outdoors in a chair with a stick in her hand. The second photo depicts a young woman sitting in a chair holding a young child with another young woman standing beside., c. 1910
PHC.22.03
Group photo of a troop of WWI soldiers. Back of photograph is captioned, "I have a friend in this group. Made during World War I, 1917", 1917
PHC.22.04
Woman is seen crossing the street toward Sampson County Courthouse. Early automobile is seen., c. 1915
PHC.22.05
Muddy tire tread rutted road. Possibly in Clinton, NC., c. 1910
PHC.22.06
Two Wootten Studio photo postcards. one depicts men, possibly National Guard or Sons of Confederate Veterans, in uniform loosely arranged in a field with guns, possibly target practice. Other postcard is a group picture of same men in uniform posing with guns., July 1910
PHC.22.07
Photo postcard of an infant child lying down with hand in mouth. Back is captioned, "Aunties, I have two little white teeth, can sit alone and nearly crawl and I'm only 6 months old. I tell you I'm nearly grown. I'm so full of fun and tricks", c. 1910
PHC.22.08
Photo postcard of an infant seen in a wicker carriage., c. 1910
PHC.22.09
Two photographs of the front of Smith Mercantile Company in Clinton, NC., c. 1910
PHC.22.10
Candid group portrait of five women laughing and smiling., c. 1900
PHC.22.11
Exterior of Southern Express Company in Columbia South Carolina., c. 1908
PHC.22.12
Interior of Railway ticket office. Two men are sen working., 6-18-1908
PHC.22.13
Interior of a soda fountain with marble bar. Advertisements including Bull Durham poster, full tobacco display, patrons, spittoon and soda taps are seen., c. 1910
PHC.22.14
Interior of Southern Railway station. Four men are seen posing for a picture. Man at far right is Charles M. Aker, Sr., c. 1910
PHC.22.15
Large picnic outing in the woods with approximately 35 people all sitting on the ground looking at camera. Black servants can be seen in the background., c. 1900
PHC.22.16
Large group of people posing for a picture outside of a church. A long table is seen with food. People and children are formally dressed. Photographer, J. C. Campbell of Honea Path, SC., c. 1910
PHC.22.17

Subject Headings

  • Claudius Oates
  • Sudie Oates
  • Jean Hodges
  • Claudeous Oates
  • Acker, Charles
  • Annie Mae Acker
  • Campbell, J. C.
  • Smith Mercantile Co.
  • Sons of Confederate Veterans
  • Southern Railroad
  • Sampson County Courthouse
  • National Guard
  • Southern Express Co.
  • Wootten Studio
  • Soda Fountain
  • Soldiers
  • World War, 1914-1918
  • Card Photograph
  • Courthouses
  • African Americans
  • Slaves
  • Clinton
  • Southern Railway Station
  • Atlantic Coast Line Train Station
  • Honea Path (S.C.)