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    • Home
    • Our Mission
    • Our History
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    • Contact
    • C of O Ozarkiana Resource
    • Newsletters
    • SofOH Resources
    • Vance Randolph Photos 1
    • Vance Randolph Photos 2
    • Rose O'Neill Collection
    • Ozarkiana Postcards 1
    • Ozarkiana Postcards 2
    • Hillbilly Heartbeats
    • Shop
    • 1888 White River Maps
    • Ozarks Resources
    • The Backward Trail

The Society of Ozarkian Hillcrofters

The Society of Ozarkian HillcroftersThe Society of Ozarkian HillcroftersThe Society of Ozarkian Hillcrofters
  • Home
  • Our Mission
  • Our History
  • Membership
  • Contact
  • C of O Ozarkiana Resource
  • Newsletters
  • SofOH Resources
  • Vance Randolph Photos 1
  • Vance Randolph Photos 2
  • Rose O'Neill Collection
  • Ozarkiana Postcards 1
  • Ozarkiana Postcards 2
  • Hillbilly Heartbeats
  • Shop
  • 1888 White River Maps
  • Ozarks Resources
  • The Backward Trail

The Vance Randolph Photography Collection Part 2

 

Lyons Memorial Library at the College of the Ozarks houses a unique archive of materials known as the Ozarkiana Collection. Established in 1968, the purpose of the collection is to preserve materials and facilitate research on the history and culture of the Ozarks. The collection contains a variety of materials. Of special interest are photos taken by Vance Randolph and Townsend Godsey, letters written by Rose O’Neill, and radio broadcasts from May Kennedy McCord. Taney and Stone county newspapers dating back to the 19th century are available on microfilm and/or in print. Documents related to the history of College of the Ozarks are also preserved.   A portion of the materials have been digitized, and made accessible on this website for researchers and students, through a cooperative agreement between the College of the Ozarks and the Society of Ozarkian Hillcrofters.

The digital documents and photographs contained within this webpage are the property of the College of the Ozarks, Lyons Memorial Library and are used with the permission of the College of the Ozarks.  These materials may not be used for reproduction or commerical purposes without permission of the College of the Ozarks.

The majority of the documents, especially photographic items, are provided here, watermarked and at a reduced resolution.  If you are interested in viewing the original document, please contact the Lyons Memorial Library.

The Ozarkiana Collection is open to all users during the library’s normal operating hours. No appointment is necessary but those with specific research questions are encouraged to contact a librarian at 417-690-3411. Inquiries can also be sent to Gwen Simmons at simmons@cofo.edu. 

Ozarkiana collection website

The Vance Randolph Photography Collection Part 2

 

Vance Randolph (1892-1980) was the foremost collector of Ozarks folklore and folksongs.  He was also an accomplished author, the majority of his books on the topic of the Ozarks.  He was born in Southeast Kansas in 1892, but moved to the Ozarks in 1920, where he would remain the rest of his life.  The Ozarkiana Collection contains 250 photographs taken by Vance Randolph between the years of 1930 and 1940.  These rare photographs offer a glimpse into life in the Ozarks from decades ago.

These images are watermarked and at a reduced resolution.  If you are interested in viewing the original document, please contact the Lyons Memorial Library.

P 136 - This man had a herd of goats near Pineville, Missouri 1928 (jpg)Download
P 136 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 137 - Brush-arbor near Powell, Missouri 1929 (jpg)Download
P 137 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 138 - Post office at Jane, Missouri. McDonald County 1928 (jpg)Download
P 138 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 139 - This fellow sold baskets along Missouri highways in the 1930's (jpg)Download
P 139 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 140 - She lived near Blue Eye, Missouri in the 1930's (jpg)Download
P 140 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 141 - She lived near Blue Eye, Missouri in the 1930's #2 (jpg)Download
P 141 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 142 - She lived near Blue Eye, Missouri in the 1930's #3 (jpg)Download
P 142 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download

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P 143 - Guitar picker at Pineville, Mo. in 1930. (jpg)Download
P 143 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 144 - Mrs. Janet Shreve, Farmington, Arkansas (jpg)Download
P 144 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 145 - Emma Dusenberg, Mena, Arkansas 1938 (jpg)Download
P 145 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 146 - Mrs. Angie Paxton, the witch of Bradshaw Mountain, 1929 (jpg)Download
P 146 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 147 - The witch of Bradshaw Mountain, near Berryville, Arkansas, about 1925 (jpg)Download
P 147 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 148 - Mrs. Emma Dusenberry, near Mena, Arkansas, 1938 (jpg)Download
P 148 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 149 - "Arizona Bell" Hatfield, near Galena, Missouri, 1932 (jpg)Download
P 149 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download

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P 150 - Ed Wall, Pineville, Missouri, 1928 (jpg)Download
P 150 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 151 - Ed Wall, Bee-keeper and trapper, Pineville, Missouri, 1928 (jpg)Download
P 151 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 152 - Slim Wilson in his youth (jpg)Download
P 152 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 153 - Sam Daniels, Pineville, Missouri (jpg)Download
P 153 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 154 - The one on the left is Vance Randolph (jpg)Download
P 154 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 155 - This is me (Vance Randolph), Pineville, Missouri, 1930 (jpg)Download
P 155 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 156 - Townsend Godsey, Turkey Caller (jpg)Download
P 157 - Jim Henson and the sheriff, Pineville, Missouri 1928 (jpg)Download
P 157 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download

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P 158 - Old-time bee gums, near Jane, Missouri, 1929 (jpg)Download
P 158 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 159 - Fleury Delhage, miner from Frontenac, Kansas (jpg)Download
P 159 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 160 - Ed Wall, Pineville, Missouri. 1928 (jpg)Download
P 160 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 161 - Boat rigged for "jumping bass", Lake Taneycomo. (jpg)Download
P 161 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 162 - Mrs. Jewell Lamberson, Pineville, Missouri 1932 (jpg)Download
P 162 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 163 - Vance Randolph honorary degree, University of Arkansas 1951. (jpg)Download
P 163 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 164 - Vance Randolph and Betty Van Gastel, 1930 (jpg)Download
P 164 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download

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P 164a - Big Sugar Creek, near Pineville, Missouri, 1929 (jpg)Download
P 164a - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 165 - Little Sugar Creek, near Pineville, 1930 (jpg)Download
P 165 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 166 - Near Galena, Missouri about 1933 (jpg)Download
P 166 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 167 - "Harp of the Winds" Pineville, Missouri (jpg)Download
P 167 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 168 - Our house Big Sugar Creek near Pineville, 1930 (jpg)Download
P 168 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 169 - "Rock House" near Vane, Missouri 1928 (jpg)Download
P 169 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 170 - Near Pineville, Missouri 1928 (jpg)Download
P 170 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download

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P 171 - Big Sugar Creek near Pineville, Missouri 1936 (jpg)Download
P 171 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 172 - My home on Big Sugar Creek 1931 (jpg)Download
P 172 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 173 - Near Pineville, Missouri 1932 (jpg)Download
P 173 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 174 - Near Pineville, Missouri, 1932 (jpg)Download
P 174 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 175 - Near Pineville, Missouri (jpg)Download
P 175 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 176 - John F. Foster, White Rock, Missouri (jpg)Download
P 176 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 177 - The girl in the middle is Van Higgins (jpg)Download
P 177 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download

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P 178 - Photo by Vance Randolph (jpg)Download
P 178 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 179 - Photo by Vance Randolph (jpg)Download
P 179 Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 180 - Photo by Vance Randolph (jpg)Download
P 180 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 181 - Photo by Vance Randolph (jpg)Download
P 181 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 183 - Vance Randolph, Betty Van Gastel (jpg)Download
P 183 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 184 - Jacobs Cavern, Pineville, Missouri 1923 (jpg)Download
P 184 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 185 - Marie Wilbur (jpg)Download
P 185 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download

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P 186 - Mrs. Lucy White, Pack, Missouri (jpg)Download
P 186 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 187 - "Riving" shingles for a roof (jpg)Download
P 187 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 188 - Photo by Vance Randolph (jpg)Download
P 188b - Photo by Vance Randolph (jpg)Download
P 189 - An Ozark moonshine still and the men who captured it. (jpg)Download
P 189 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 190 - Photo by Vance Randolph (jpg)Download
P 191 - "Picture taken by Vance Randolph" (jpg)Download
P 191 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 192 - Photo by Vance Randolph (jpg)Download
P 192 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 193 - Photo by Vance Randolph (jpg)Download
P 194 - Photo by Vance Randolph (jpg)Download

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P 195 - Photo By Vance Randolph (jpg)Download
P 196 - Photo by Vance Randolph (jpg)Download
P 197 - Vance Randolph fishing (jpg)Download
P 198 - Vance Randolph firing a pistol (jpg)Download
P 199 - Vance Randolph firing a pistol (jpg)Download
P 200 - Vance Randolph firing a pistol (jpg)Download
P 200 - Image caption and notations (jpg)Download
P 201 - Photo by Vance Randolph (jpg)Download
P 202 - Photo by Vance Randolph (jpg)Download
P 203 - Photo by Vance Randolph (jpg)Download
P 204 - Photo by Vance Randolph (jpg)Download
P 205 - Vance Randolph firing a pistol (jpg)Download

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