Gale Carr Archival Papers
Papers documenting the work of James G. “Gale” Carr from his time as the dairy production manager at the Shelby County Penal Farm in Shelby County, TN, including correspondence between Carr and his wife, Florence, and information about the herd and the dairy program at the Penal Farm. Carr was born in Missouri in 1896, served in World War I, and had a long career as a dairyman, including co-founding the Carr-Myers Dairy in Tupelo with W. L. Wood in 1949, which was sold to Barber Milk in 1956.
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Group of Steers Standing in a Pen
Image of a bull standing in a pen with three other steers standing or grazing behind it.
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Male Soldier Seated in a Chair [postcard photo]
Image of a postcard photo of an unidentified early twentieth century uniformed male soldier seated in a chair.
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Man and a Bull Standing in a Field
Image of a bull standing in a field with a man wearing overhauls holding up the lead.
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Man Holding the Halter of a Dairy Cow
Image of a man standing behind the head of a dairy cow to hold the halter. They are standing directly in front of a mid-twentieth century car.
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Man Holding the Halter of a Dairy Cow
Image of man standing behind the head of a dairy cow to hold the halter. They are standing directly in front of a mid-twentieth century car.
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Man Holding the Lead of a Steer
Image of man holding the lead of a bull while standing in a parking lot. Two dairy workers in white can be seen in the distance.
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Man Holding up the Lead on Steer
Image of a man in overhauls holding the lead of a bull upward with the cow facing him. A mid-century car is in the background.
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Presentation of Jersey Cattle Club Accomplishment Award, North Mississippi Livestock Association
Image of a Jersey cow named Bodicia Design 104110, Forest Lake Farm cow, that was officially classified "Excellent" and a show ring champion. Standing left to right is Allison Bell, President of the Chamber of Commerce, L. G. Milam, President of North Mississippi Livestock Association, holding the Jersey Bulletin Accomplishment Cup, National Award to Lee County Jersey Cattle Club 1940, Rex F. Reed, Director of the American Jersey Cattle Club and owner of the cow, Gale Carr, Field Representation, North Mississippi Livestock Association.
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Promotional Card for A Billion Dollar Baby: A Record of An Unusual Event At a Big Penitentiary
Card introducing the Medal of Merit awarded to the Penal Farm for the Jersey Cow, Bouncing Bet. The card describes the nature of the award, Bouncing Bet's pedigree, the return on investment for the purchase of Imported Jersey Cows and the bull, Estella's Volunteer, and the invitation to let the Shelby County Penal Farm send a pedigree.
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Promotional Card for Shelby County Penal Farm: A Profit-Making Institution
A promotional card describing the importance and cost effectiveness of the Shelby County Penal Farm with an invitation to visit the "LIVE AT HOME" exhibit in the Dairy Cattle Barn at the Great Fair.
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Reply Card For Shelby County Penal Farm
A reply card from the Shelby County Penal Farm with information about the farm, it's Jersey Cattle breeding program, and an invitation to visit the farm and/or express an interest in acquiring a new bull.
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Rex F. Reed, Gale Carr, and Two Men With A Cow
Image of Rex F. Reed, Gale Carr, and two men with a cow. The cow is draped with a banner that reads, "Victory Son of Elsie".
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Rex F. Reed Holding the Jersey Bulletin Accomplishment Cup Among American Jersey Cattle Club Members and Officials
Image of Rex F. Reed, the director of the American Jersey Cattle Club, seated holding the Jersey Bulletin Accomplishment Cup among other members and officials of the American Jersey Cattle club in a group portrait.
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Rita Kay Carr with a Cow
Image of Rita Kay Carr standing next to a dairy cow named Estella Bouncing Bet in front a tree.
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Shelby County Penal Farm Herd Brochure
A brochure describing the number of Imported Jersey Cows, their sires, the types of hogs and crops available, and the two sires available at the Shelby County Penal Farm. The brochure invites the public to visit the farm.
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Six Children Standing Outside
Image of two girls and three boys standing in a line outside while a fourth boy leans against the building behind them.
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Three Children in Period Clothing
Image of three unidentified children in early nineteenth century clothing.
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Two Dairy Cows in a Pasture
Image of two dairy cows standing in a pasture. One is standing prominently in the foreground while the other is grazing in the background.
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Two Male Soldiers
Image of two unidentified early twentieth century military soldiers in their uniforms.
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Two Men With A Cow
Image of two unidentified men in mid-twentieth century clothing posing for a photograph with a cow in front of a building.
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Two Uniformed Male Soldiers [postcard]
This postcard photo features two early twentieth century unidentified uniformed, soldiers. One soldier is seated in a chair, and the other soldier is partially seated on the arm of the chair.
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Gale Carr with Veterinary Equipment
Image of Gale Carr holding a large veterinary needle. Other veterinary paraphernalia are on a table and shelving behind him.
