4 10 35 https://spring2025.vudhum.net/files/original/cd376f9dba02f0bdd969264b2b5722aa.jpg 6adc576a7a439ed12bd65bd6a91ef65a https://spring2025.vudhum.net/files/original/dec34a3bbf6659359c985c987e760efd.jpg 2178c86f64acd830cda643dce73c8c17 https://spring2025.vudhum.net/files/original/c8909bca6a5830f00fd9641aaec56140.mp4 06cbcb20e2eaee542958bef0e67f54c5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Heads of State, Style, and Story: Crowns Across Cultures Subject The topic of the resource Study of ceremonial crowns and headpieces across different cultures and time periods. Description An account of the resource This curated collection explores the symbolism, artistry, and cultural significance of crowns from around the world. From sacred Yoruba regalia to 20th-century pageant tiaras, these artifacts reflect diverse expressions of power, beauty, and identity. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Group 3 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Vraj Dirajlal, Fabio Lo, Samuel Lee Sangmyung, Aidan Reed Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Items from this collection are derived from a range of cultural and archival materials, including the Ron Sanford Papers housed at Vanderbilt University Special Collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Vanderbilt University Library, Vanderbilt University Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Spring 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved by Vanderbilt University Special Collections. Materials used with permission. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digital exhibition collection; includes images, descriptions, and archival references. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Curated Cultural Collection / Digital Exhibit Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Video, Image Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Small Crown from the 1997 Miss Gay America Pageant Subject The topic of the resource The crown awarded to the winner of the 1997 Miss Gay America competition. Description An account of the resource This crown was presented to Lauren Taylor upon her victory at the 1997 Miss Gay America pageant, held in Charlotte, North Carolina. The crown is currently in the possession of performer Carmella Marcella Garcia. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Ron Sanford Papers Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Vanderbilt University Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 20, 1996 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Courtesy of Vanderbilt University Special Collections Relation A related resource Video of the 1997 Miss Gay America Pageant opening, uploaded by the YouTube channel "That's Entertainment" on February 24, 2019: https://youtu.be/W1Vhuqny0hc?si=183ZHUhChGOFakaL Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Artifact Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Artifact https://spring2025.vudhum.net/files/original/78045e1eba0003476798ef98e5fd5047.jpg 6b2d60de2f1601d4225b221ae0911fa0 https://spring2025.vudhum.net/files/original/56647c2c362551c893313784e43a580b.jpg 8215c6d55ccc5b452000fd02c80c0074 https://spring2025.vudhum.net/files/original/58d13d27f26a01778d16277335aae896.jpg 8c05d501da16021bf7a51325d352ce39 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Heads of State, Style, and Story: Crowns Across Cultures Subject The topic of the resource Study of ceremonial crowns and headpieces across different cultures and time periods. Description An account of the resource This curated collection explores the symbolism, artistry, and cultural significance of crowns from around the world. From sacred Yoruba regalia to 20th-century pageant tiaras, these artifacts reflect diverse expressions of power, beauty, and identity. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Group 3 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Vraj Dirajlal, Fabio Lo, Samuel Lee Sangmyung, Aidan Reed Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Items from this collection are derived from a range of cultural and archival materials, including the Ron Sanford Papers housed at Vanderbilt University Special Collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Vanderbilt University Library, Vanderbilt University Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Spring 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved by Vanderbilt University Special Collections. Materials used with permission. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digital exhibition collection; includes images, descriptions, and archival references. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Curated Cultural Collection / Digital Exhibit Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Image Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Large Crown from the 1989 Miss Gay US of A Subject The topic of the resource The crown awarded to the winner of the 1989 Miss Gay America competition. Description An account of the resource This ornate crown was worn by drag performer Carmella Marcella Garcia during the inaugural Miss Gay US of A at-large pageant in 1989. Garcia placed as the fourth alternate in the competition. The pageant was held in Dallas, Texas, and the title was awarded to Netasha Edwards in St. Louis, Missouri. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Ron Sanford Papers Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Vanderbilt University Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Courtesy of Vanderbilt University Special Collections Relation A related resource 1989 Miss Gay US of A at-large pageant, shared by Kalani Productions on March 26, 2023:https://youtu.be/aJG8SdnleLQ?si=0VQoT4BppZ-zMubp Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Artifact Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Artifact Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Dallas, Texas, Vanderbilt University Special Collections Carmella Marcella Garcia Crown Pageant https://spring2025.vudhum.net/files/original/e7d30f18e852c91e84f326cd44ad24e6.pdf 1eb23335b8eaf852b46d18c333c1011a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Group 6: Accounts and Memorabilia of the American Civil War Subject The topic of the resource Collection of letters, reflections, diaries, and memorabilia from the American Civil War. Items were created during the war, but some were compiled into their final published form in the years and decades following. These stories give insight into various subtopics stemming from the war, such as the experience and thought processes of military surgeons in the mid 19th century, the nature of interaction of Union and Confederate soldiers in non-combative contexts, the perils of involvement even outside of battle, as well as methods utilized as means of historical preservation by actors in the conflict. Description An account of the resource Letters from the Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Emma Kyber, Grear Boyd, Jacob Kim, Brian Viner Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Emma Kyber, Grear Boyd, Jacob Kim, Brian Viner Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Created: April, 2025 Language A language of the resource English Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Vanderbilt University Special Collections and the Library of Congress Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Textual data outside of information contained in the letter includes a timestamp Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Excerpt from a larger collection of letters in book format Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letters from a Surgeon of the Civil War: Chapter 3: An Accident and Its Conclusion: June 15th, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Civil War History and Civil War Medical History Description An account of the resource This source describes the account of Dr. John G. Perry of a serious injury he sustained while on marching orders on a Confederate position near Fredericksburg, VA. Dr. Perry was bucked off of his horse while attempting to cross a wire fence. Due to a kick from the frightened animal, Dr. Perry suffered multiple fractures to his leg. The source recounts his travels subsequent to the injury in his pursuit to save his leg from amputation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. John G. Perry Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Library of Congress, Vanderbilt Special Collections Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Little, Brown, and Company Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Published: 1906, Written: 1863 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Martha Derby Perry Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF format Language A language of the resource English https://spring2025.vudhum.net/files/original/fb04f30fb90837d085979e46af1fe650.pdf ae1a61bd948e77f075e3ed3a3483b661 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Group 6: Accounts and Memorabilia of the American Civil War Subject The topic of the resource Collection of letters, reflections, diaries, and memorabilia from the American Civil War. Items were created during the war, but some were compiled into their final published form in the years and decades following. These stories give insight into various subtopics stemming from the war, such as the experience and thought processes of military surgeons in the mid 19th century, the nature of interaction of Union and Confederate soldiers in non-combative contexts, the perils of involvement even outside of battle, as well as methods utilized as means of historical preservation by actors in the conflict. Description An account of the resource Letters from the Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Emma Kyber, Grear Boyd, Jacob Kim, Brian Viner Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Emma Kyber, Grear Boyd, Jacob Kim, Brian Viner Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Created: April, 2025 Language A language of the resource English Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Vanderbilt University Special Collections and the Library of Congress Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Civil War diary of Elizabeth Evans Johnson Subject The topic of the resource Civil War; Diaries; Plantation Life; Alabama History Description An account of the resource Elizabeth Ophelia Evans Johnson (1831-1900) kept this daily diary while managing her plantation near Cahaba, Dallas County, Alabama during the Civil War. In her diary, she records the challenges of plantation management and personal reflections as her husband, John Gilbert Greer Johnson, served in the Confederate Army with the "Cahaba Rifles" of the 5th Regiment, Alabama Infantry. Her entries provide insight into daily life, the impact of war on the home front, and the complexities of maintaining a household in turbulent times. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Elizabeth Ophelia Evans Johnson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived JSTOR Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 1861 – March 1862 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Diaries Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS.0917, Marshall Chapman Collection; File Name: 002.tiff; SSID: 28612492 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Plantation near Cahaba, Dallas County, Alabama Alabama Civil War Diary https://spring2025.vudhum.net/files/original/b2f9202f7b2dee60107029353ea64d78.jpg ff4fbaa426104a86cba2a75a16721a6b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Group 6: Accounts and Memorabilia of the American Civil War Subject The topic of the resource Collection of letters, reflections, diaries, and memorabilia from the American Civil War. Items were created during the war, but some were compiled into their final published form in the years and decades following. These stories give insight into various subtopics stemming from the war, such as the experience and thought processes of military surgeons in the mid 19th century, the nature of interaction of Union and Confederate soldiers in non-combative contexts, the perils of involvement even outside of battle, as well as methods utilized as means of historical preservation by actors in the conflict. Description An account of the resource Letters from the Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Emma Kyber, Grear Boyd, Jacob Kim, Brian Viner Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Emma Kyber, Grear Boyd, Jacob Kim, Brian Viner Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Created: April, 2025 Language A language of the resource English Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Vanderbilt University Special Collections and the Library of Congress Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Jasper N. Smith to Elizabeth Lee Smith, March 12, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource United States History, Civil War, 1861-1865; Personal Correspondence Description An account of the resource A handwritten letter from Confederate soldier Jasper N. Smith to his wife, Elizabeth Lee Smith, written on March 12, 1862, during the American Civil War. In this letter, Smith writes from a military camp, sharing news about his health, the conditions of the army, and his longing for home. This letter provides a personal and emotional perspective on the everyday experiences of a soldier and the strain of separation from family during wartime. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jasper N. Smith Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Vanderbilt University Special Collections Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Vanderbilt University Special Collections, Vanderbilt University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 12, 1862 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource May be viewed only in the reading room of Special Collections in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Manuscript Letter Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <p><span>MSS.0436, Box 1, Folder 14</span> <a href="https://collections.library.vanderbilt.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/274002">https://collections.library.vanderbilt.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/274002</a></p> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant American Civil War, Confederate States, 1862 Relation A related resource Part of the Letters to Elizabeth Lee Smith collection (MSS.0436)