MEMPHIS 1945

... Souvenir Illustration-Book of Memphis
 

This book of Memphis Illustrations was published in 1945 by Universal Hi-Lites Co*.  The illustrations are primarily by Frank L. Miller (1900-1988), a prominent Memphis artist of the period.  Frank worked as a commercial artist for J. P. Clancey Real Estate Company, in the Exchange Building.  Additional works are by Elizabeth Embry, who was Frank's private secretary, and Earl Mathews, who was Frank's assistant.  The book is similar to the type published by a Chamber of Commerce which shows the major attractions of a city - only in this book they are illustrations instead of photos.
 

Thanks to Dave French for allowing us to scan and to post his book on this website.
       
       

Cover Page 1 Page 2 Page 3
       
Click on the small photos to see full screen photos of each page.
       
       

Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7
       
       

Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11
       
       

Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15
       
       

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Frank L. Miller with his painting of "Whistler's Father" . 1969

Page 20 Back Cover - -
       
       

* We have tried, without success, to locate the Universal Hi-Lites Company.  Their name does not come up in an internet "search" and they are not listed in the 1943-47 Memphis directories.
       

 

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Credits
 

The Historic-Memphis website does not intentionally post copyrighted photos and material without permission or credit.  On occasion a "non-credited" photo might possibly be posted because we were unable to find a name to give credit.  Because of the nature of our non-commercial, non-profit, educational website, we strongly believe that these photos would be considered "Fair Use.  We have certainly made no monetary gain, although those using this website for historic or Genealogy research have certainly profited.  If by chance, we have posted your copyrighted photo, please contact us, and we'll remove it immediately, or we'll add your credit if that's your choice.  In the past, we have found that many photographers volunteer to have their works included on these pages and we'll  also do that if you contact us with a photo that fits a particular page. 

 

The "Historic-Memphis" website would like to acknowledge and thank the following for their contributions which helped make this website possible:  Memphis Public Library, Memphis University Library, Memphis Law Library, Memphis Commercial Appeal, Memphis Press Scimitar, Shelby County Register of Deeds, Memphis City Schools, Memphis Business Men's Club, Memphis Chamber of Commerce, Memphis City Park Commission, Memphis Film Commision, Carnival Memphis, Memphis Historical Railroad Page, Memphis Heritage Inc, Beale Street Historic District, Cobblestone Historic District, Memphis Historic Districts, Vance Lauderdale Family Archives, Tennessee State Archives, Library of Congress, Kemmons Wilson Family, Richard S. Brashier, Lee Askew, George Whitworth, Woody Savage and many individuals whose assistance is acknowledged on the pages of their contributions.  Special thanks to Memphis Realtor, Joe Spake, for giving us carte blanche access to his outstanding collection of contemporary Memphis photos.

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