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Snow Capped Mountain

The snow had topped off the mountains around Powell Valley, Virginia this morning.

The snow had topped off the mountains around Powell Valley, Virginia this morning.

Fresh snow on the farm

East Tennessee area received a fresh blanket of snow today. This farm scene in located in the Piney Flats region of Sullivan County.

East Tennessee area received a fresh blanket of snow today. This farm scene in located in the Piney Flats region of Sullivan County.

Autumn harvest covered with snow

The harvest of Autumn lies covered with snow. It will be used to feed cattle and horses until Spring arrives. This scene is Sullivan County, Tennessee.

The harvest of Autumn lies covered with snow. It will be used to feed cattle and horses until Spring arrives. This scene is Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Winter scene in the country

Pastoral scene in the snow near Bay's Mountain in East Tennessee

Pastoral scene in the snow near Bay's Mountain in East Tennessee

February 7, 2010 - 9:31 am Jane Harris - Really enjoy your photos Earl. Used to have your site bookmarked and I guess when I changed computers it got lost...love this barn photo.

Snow in downtown Kingsport

February 11, 2010 - 1:52 pm Lindsey Sturgill - Amazing, love the video.

Memphis 1968

The photos from Memphis 1968 were taken on assignment to cover the march in the aftermath of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s assination at a Memphis hotel.  The country was still in a state of shock and outrage at the killing. Martial law was declared in Memphis and National Guard troops were sent in to prevent violence.  Nobody was allowed on the streets the night before the march and a curfew was imposed.  It had been less than 48 hours since the killing and emotions were still high.  These photos are from several contact sheets that were left from that assignment.  The original negatives were discarded when the newspaper I was working  for at that time moved to a new location. I apologize for the quality of the images, but thought the historical significance was enought to justify posting them.

Memphis 1968 Part D

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Children too young to realize the importance of what was happening view the event from a side street near their home.

Children too young to realize the importance of what was happening view the event from a side street near their home.

December 11, 2009 - 4:22 pm jelb - bonsoir, Amazing instant shots..great expression..bravo!

Memphis 1968 Part C

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National Guard troops from around the state of Tennessee had been ordered into Memphis because of fears of riots and violence. They lined most of the side streets of the march.  The expected violence did not happen.

National Guard troops from around the state of Tennessee had been ordered into Memphis because of fears of riots and violence. They lined most of the side streets of the march. The expected violence did not happen.

Memphis 1968 Part B

Martin Luther King's widow, Coretta Scott King with a host of black leaders were at the forefront of the march.
Martin Luther King’s widow, Coretta Scott King with a host of black leaders were at the forefront of the march.

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Memphis 1968 part A

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Tensions ran high as marchers led by Dr. King's widow slowly made their way through downtown Memphis. It was less that 48 hours since the murder of King and most people feared violence would break out.

Tensions ran high as marchers led by Dr. King's widow slowly made their way through downtown Memphis. It was less than 48 hours since the murder of King and most people feared violence would break out.

December 2, 2009 - 2:28 pm randy dieter - almost seems surreal today, but in fact it is our history. nice work, my friend.