Elmwood Cemetery

Emily Sutton: Another "Fallen Woman" who, at the outbreak of the Yellow Fever epidemic in 1873, changed her ways and devoted herself to helping the sick and suffering. Her epitaph reads:

"Let sweet-voiced mercy plead for her
who liest beneath the sod
May erring man not in pride usurp
the providence of her judge, her God."


Hello, Class. I am so glad to have had the opportunity to share Elmwood Cemetery with you all. I hope it was an informative and enriching experience for you. I suppose I, like many other visitors to Elmwood, have my favorite aspect of the place, and that is certainly the angel statuary, and the Victorian's predilection for symbols. As promised, this is your opportunity to share with me and the rest of our class your thoughts on historic Elmwood. What did you discover that you didn't know? What stood out to you most prominently? Do share! Below are some photos I have taken of Elmwood over the years. If you like, feel free to share your own in your post!

The headstone belonging to Alice Mitchell, the young woman who murdered her friend, Freda Ward.

The crouching angel who presides over one of the family plots near the chapel.

Detail of an angel statuary on one of the headstones.

Sun Studios!

Hello, All. I hope this blog post finds everyone well. I am glad to be on the mend after an unexpected stint in the hospital, and though I could not have foreseen such an ordeal, I am very sorry that it has placed a stop-gap in the way. But, we are back on schedule this week. This last weekend, you were to have visited Sun Studios. I am anxious to hear about what you learned, what impressed you, and what (if anything) left you seeing Memphis in a new or refreshed light. To help shape and direct our conversation, I would like to you begin your thread by naming some of the top performers who started their career with Sun. Some are obvious, like our Million Dollar Quartet, while some aren't. Who are they? Also, did any surprises pop up? Were there any famous names who have recorded at Sun recently? Any gossip?

Do tell, do share, do take about 200 words. I am so eager to hear your thoughts and impressions. Also! As an added bit of fun, if you have photos you might like to share with the class, by all means, let me know and I will upload them in the post, or feel free to upload them into your comments.

Expect an email from me by tomorrow afternoon: we will pick a time to gather and talk about your projects and their progress as well as the events coming up this week. Check the syllabus for the visiting poet that is happening very soon, as well as Honors Day Convocation on April 4th at 3 PM, Nabors Auditorium. All are expected to be there, even if you cannot stay the full time.