Bidders gathered for tobacco sale

Photo of bidders gathered for tobacco sale at a warehouse located between 11th & Kentucky. The warehouse would later become Globe Tobacco Warehouse.

Named individuals include:
Mr. W. Henry Maddox (to right standing above others, alone)
Mrs. Lula Gutherie’s father
Mr. Roe Williams (part owner of the warehouse)
Fielding Ballard
J. C. Ray
W. T. Miller
Ross Shipman
Lucian Harbison (wearing a bowtie on the right)
Sam Skinner (left -tallest man turned to side with hat)
Harry Ware (left to the right of Sam Skinner)
Lester Gibbs

Date

Circa 1915-1930s

Tags

Source

• From Shelby County Public Library via Loula Gutherie
• Portrait of the Past
• Jim Cleveland Photo Collection ID 0056

Rights

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