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Photograph, Dahlonega, Georgia
Photograph showing the town and surrounding areas of Dahlonega, Georgia
A map of that part of Georgia occupied by the Cherokee Indians, taken from an actual survey made during the present year 1831, in pursuance of an act of the general assembly of the state
This interesting tract of country contains four millions three hundred & sixty six thousand five hundred & fifty four acres, many rich gold mines & many delightful situations & though in some parts mountainous, some of the richest land belonging to…
Postcard, Court House, Dahlonega, Georgia
Postcard showing the courthouse of the town of Dahlonega, Georgia. The courthouse was completed in 1836. Developed around the time of the Georgia Gold Rush, it was named the Lumpkin County seat in 1833.
Indian Removal Act (An Act to provide for an exchange of lands with the Indians residing in any of the states or territories, and for their removal west of the river Mississippi), Twenty-first U.S. Congress, Session 1, Ch. 148, 28 May, 1830
U.S. legislation that forced all Native Americans living east of the Mississippi to abandon their homes and relocate to “Indian Territory,” which eventually became the state of Oklahoma. The relocation process and path became known as the "Trail…
Photograph, Tennis Instruction at Washington Park, Atlanta, ca. 1960s
Photograph of a tennis coach teaching his students at Washington Park in Atlanta, Georgia. It is unknown if the coach is Branch Curington or not.
Photograph, Branch Curington, Undated
A photograph of Branch Curington, a former tennis pro at Washington Park Tennis Center. He looks to be on the older side in this picture.
Photograph, Frankie Welch at the White House with framed Discover America scarf, 1968
Frankie Welch posing with her Discover America scarf, most likely on the day of the White House fashion show hosted by Lady Bird Johnson that featured Welch's design.
Frankie Welch business card, n.d.
Business card for Frankie Welch's services as a styling consultant before she began her shop Frankie Welch of Virginia.
Photograph, Frankie Welch in Paris, photo by guide Christian Beatrix, 1960
Frankie Welch won a trip to Paris and Rome to visit fashion houses. The contest was sponsored by the teen magazine Ingenue.
Photographic portrait, First Lady Betty Ford in the White House Treaty Room, ca. December 24, 1975
Portrait of Betty Ford wearing a dress designed by her friend Frankie Welch. Ford donated this dress to represent her in the Smithsonian Institution’s First Ladies Collection.