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Woman serpent handling photograph, undated

 Item — Box: MS-140 001, Folder: 2
Identifier: MS-140-01-02-27

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains color photographs that document the practice of serpent handling in the Jesus Name Tradition in Southern Appalachia from circa 1970-1982. These photographs show an intimate glimpse of the practice; largely captured in homes and during church services.

Dates

  • Creation: undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 6.9 Linear Feet (108 containers)

Language

No linguistic content; Not applicable

Collection Area Details

Part of the Manuscripts Collection Area

Contact:
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library
c/o Special Collections
600 Douglas Street
Chattanooga Tennessee 37403 United States