Metro Archives Fall Intern Jamie Erwin processed a standout collection for her internship—the Dr. Ray C. Bunch Collection. Few, if any, medical collections in our repository are this thorough. Jamie shares Dr. Bunch’s story in her own words.
The third week of June marks Lightning Safety Awareness Week, and thanks to our volunteers, we’re currently transcribing more weather journals. Here are a few excerpts highlighting some of Nashville’s past “electrical events.”
Since we’re closed, here’s a virtual tour of Metro Archives’ current exhibit, “Nashville Voices: 36 Notable Women of Nashville,” as it currently stands — including a look at one of the recently added women featured in the display, Dr. Josie E. Wells.
This time of year is often tied to holidays and cold weather, and keeping warm with HVAC systems. But there was a time in Nashville’s past when staying warm meant dealing with soot-filled air and far less comfortable heating methods.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11. In honor of that milestone, Metro Archives recently hosted an exhibit highlighting Nashville’s role in space exploration. Here are a few items featured in the exhibit.
There are a lot of little ways you as a parent or caregiver can help prepare your child for Kindergarten. One of these ways is to cook with your child.
This spring, as we read the 2019 Nashville Reads book Hidden Figures, we’re exploring the “hidden figures” in our own local history. One of them is Dr. Margaret Rhea Seddon, whose remarkable journey took her all the way to the stars.
Summer is a great time for getting outside and exploring all the tiny creatures that surround us. Check out these activities and books to help you and your kids learn more about all the creepy crawlies hiding in plain sight!
Who loves talking about the weather? Me! Did you know the early National Weather Service began under the U.S. Army’s Signal Service? Even cooler—Metro Archives holds several original journals from the Nashville station. Read on if you’re intrigued!
