Pryor Emerson Humphrey Photograph Collection, PHC.180
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Pryor Emerson Humphrey Photograph Collection
- Call Number
- PHC.180
- Creator
- Humphrey, Pryor Emerson
- Date
- 1927-1970
- Repository
- State Archives of North Carolina
Collection Overview
This collection contains 428 individual sleeves that contain 1-10 negatives. The negatives in this collection range in size from 35mm to large format 5"x7". The collection is a broad sampling of the work of Pryor Emerson Humphrey and some examples of John Hemmer's work. It should be noted that work attributed to John Hemmer could have been created by another photographer working for his studio. Given that Humphrey and Hemmer worked closely, it is safe to assume that some work after 1930 that is attributed to Hemmer could be the work of Humphrey.
Arrangement Note
This collection is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Biographical/Historical
Pryor Emerson Humphrey (6 November 1906-30 July 1979) was an American professional
photographer with a career spanning over 50 years. He was the husband of the former
Margaret Frye of Pinehurst and father to James E. Humphrey and Carol Sue.
At the age of 15 Humphrey moved from Georgia to Fayetteville, North Carolina. In Fayetteville his photography interests budded while in high school and he began his career working at Wootten and Moulton studio at Fort Bragg. He later moved to Pinehurst in 1930 and was hired by the studio of John Hemmer, quickly becoming Hemmer's understudy. Humphrey continued to work alongside John Hemmer for many years and eventually became trusted to run the studio when Hemmer would take trips to New York City. In a March 2015 telephone interview with Humphrey's son, James, it was asked whether it was possible that some work attributed to John Hemmer was in fact photographed by Pryor Emerson Humphrey. James Humphrey responded, "without a doubt."
During the summer months of his employment with Hemmer, Humphrey would pack the necessary equipment and travel to White Sulfur Springs, WV and various resorts in western North Carolina, specifically Blowing Rock. He photographed horses and other events at Blowing Rock Stables, weddings and other various jobs in the towns and resorts.
After over a decade working with John Hemmer, Humphrey moved to Southern Pines, North Carolina in 1946, bought the studio of Ellsworth Eddy and opened the West Broad Street studio a year later. Shortly thereafter he became the official photographer of Southern Pines. He is known to have photographed many influential dignitaries including, Presidents Harry Truman, Franklin Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower and Gerald Ford.
First a member, he eventually became the vice-president of the North Carolina Press Photographers Association and was public relations chairman for Carolinas Press Photographers Association. He continued to work out of his Southern Pines studio until his death in 1979.
Bibliography
Pryor Emerson Humphrey obituary, Southern Pines, North Carolina, Southern Pines Pilot. 1 August, 1979
Pryor Emerson Humphrey obituary, Sanford, North Carolina, Sanford Herald. 2 August, 1979, pg. 13a
James E. Humphrey, Oral telephone interview, 12 March 2015, by Ian F.G. Dunn.
Cotton, Jerry W. Light and Air: The Photography of Bayard Wootten: The University of North Carolina Press, 1998. Print
At the age of 15 Humphrey moved from Georgia to Fayetteville, North Carolina. In Fayetteville his photography interests budded while in high school and he began his career working at Wootten and Moulton studio at Fort Bragg. He later moved to Pinehurst in 1930 and was hired by the studio of John Hemmer, quickly becoming Hemmer's understudy. Humphrey continued to work alongside John Hemmer for many years and eventually became trusted to run the studio when Hemmer would take trips to New York City. In a March 2015 telephone interview with Humphrey's son, James, it was asked whether it was possible that some work attributed to John Hemmer was in fact photographed by Pryor Emerson Humphrey. James Humphrey responded, "without a doubt."
During the summer months of his employment with Hemmer, Humphrey would pack the necessary equipment and travel to White Sulfur Springs, WV and various resorts in western North Carolina, specifically Blowing Rock. He photographed horses and other events at Blowing Rock Stables, weddings and other various jobs in the towns and resorts.
After over a decade working with John Hemmer, Humphrey moved to Southern Pines, North Carolina in 1946, bought the studio of Ellsworth Eddy and opened the West Broad Street studio a year later. Shortly thereafter he became the official photographer of Southern Pines. He is known to have photographed many influential dignitaries including, Presidents Harry Truman, Franklin Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower and Gerald Ford.
First a member, he eventually became the vice-president of the North Carolina Press Photographers Association and was public relations chairman for Carolinas Press Photographers Association. He continued to work out of his Southern Pines studio until his death in 1979.
Bibliography
Pryor Emerson Humphrey obituary, Southern Pines, North Carolina, Southern Pines Pilot. 1 August, 1979
Pryor Emerson Humphrey obituary, Sanford, North Carolina, Sanford Herald. 2 August, 1979, pg. 13a
James E. Humphrey, Oral telephone interview, 12 March 2015, by Ian F.G. Dunn.
Cotton, Jerry W. Light and Air: The Photography of Bayard Wootten: The University of North Carolina Press, 1998. Print
Contents of the Collection
Collection Contents
Agriculture. Peaches Peach orchard with truck full of peaches and another truck in
field
PhC.180.009
Agriculture. Shows a jeep, other vehicles and men on foot; driving and riding following
tractor
PhC.180.010
Airplanes and Parachutes. Three large planes are seen with parachute jumpers coming
out of them. 13 Parachutes are seen deployed in sky., 1940s
PhC.180.011
Airplanes. St. Louis Robin I established world endurance record July 1929 using Gulfpride
Oil, 1929
PhC.180.012
Airplanes. A camera crew is seen filming a plane taking off. Also seen are several
group shots of men standing in front of a plane., 1950s
PhC.180.016
Airplanes. A man is seen sitting in the cockpit of a small plane and seen standing
outside of it., 1940s
PhC.180.017
Airplanes. A Piedmont Airlines plane and a Pinehurst Hotel bus are seen at an airport
as bas are unloaded from plane onto bus., 1950s
PhC.180.019
Airplanes. An Airplane is seen at Knollwood Airport in Pinehurst. The plane reads,
"La Tourane Coffee." Two men pose next to plane with a box of coffee.
PhC.180.021
Airplanes. Countryside landscape with plane in sky against clouds. Plane barely visible.
PhC.180.023
Airplanes. Knollwood Airport, Pinehurst, NC. Chas. T. Neale's Polo Ponies and Pinehurst
Airport."
PhC.180.024
Airplanes. Lloyd Yost, pilot and his plane. One shot of Yost and woman in flight suits.
stylish.
PhC.180.025
Airplanes. Series of images depicting a crashed plane near Knollwood Airport in Southern
Pines, NC., 1950s-1960s
PhC.180.029
Airplanes. The Airplane of Lloyd O. Yost is pictured. He is sitting in the cockpit,
looking into the camera., 1930s
PhC.180.031
Airplanes. The airplane of Peter Tufts is pictured. Two men are seen standing next
to the plane., 1950s
PhC.180.032
Airplanes. The plane of Lloyd O. Yost is seen behind a 1920s convertible with two
women and two children inside., 1930s
PhC.180.033
Airplanes. Two men are seen posing in front of an airplane. An airplane is also seen
taking off., 1950s-1960s
PhC.180.037
Airports. Knollwood Airport in Southern Pines is seen with possibly military planes.
Large crowds gather for some type of display., 1940s
PhC.180.038
Airports. Unknown event is seen at a New York (?) airport. Various planes and airliners
are seen. Flight attendants, passengers and pilots are seen at the terminal. Terminal
is seen in background., 1940s
PhC.180.040
Airports. Various scenes at an unidentified airport. Various planes and airlines are
seen., 1950s
PhC.180.041
Amelia Earhart. Pictured is Earhart's Gyroplane or Autogyro. Seen at Pinehurst during
her cross-country tour promoting Autogyros., 1931
PhC.180.043
Animals. A dog is seen running through a wooded area. Original Hemmer's Photo Shop
sleeve is included. Photo probably by John Hemmer.
PhC.180.044
Animals. A woman (dog breeder) is seen with six puppies. The puppies are seen tethered
to a log and being held by the woman. A boy is seen with adult dog.
PhC.180.045
Animals. Six puppies are seen sitting on a wooden bench, eating out of the same bowl,
and gathered together in a basket.
PhC.180.048
Animals. Two pictures of small dogs (one bulldog type breed, one unidentified) and
one picture of a cat in a tree., 1940s
PhC.180.049
Archery. A couple is seen practicing archery near Pinehurst clubhouse. A man and a
woman are seen shooting arrows at target., 1940s
PhC.180.051
Automobiles. Body damage is pictured on one car and others are seen traveling and
parked., 1933
PhC.180.052
Automobiles, Buses. A man wearing a bus driver uniform is seen with his family in
front of a large brick structure; Carolina Hotel bus in background., 1920s
PhC.180.054
Automobiles, Kiwanis Club. An Early automobile decorated with signs and slogans representing
the Kiwanis club of Greensboro is seen in front of the Carolina Hotel at Pinehurst.
Three women are sitting in the car, looking into camera., 1920s
PhC.180.055
Automobiles, Kiwanis Club. Closer view of the vehicle. Three women are standing outside
looking in at a man seated inside the vehicle., 1920s
PhC.180.056
Automobiles, Kiwanis Club. Group shot of formally dressed men and women belonging
to the Kiwanis club. Two men hold up a Kiwanis Club banner next to the vehicle and
a boy on a bicycle., 1920s
PhC.180.057
Automobiles. A 1927-1928 Packard convertible is pictured. Behind it a wagon with a
single cab pulled by a steer., 1927
PhC.180.059
Automobiles. A 1950s Chevy Bel-Aire is seen from 4 angles after it crashed into a
bush., 1950s
PhC.180.061
Automobiles. A 1960s Chevy Corvair Spyder is seen inside the Pinehurst Garage with
parts of the transmission taken out because of a stripped gear., 1960s
PhC.180.062
Automobiles. A car (Packard) is seen with a man on a horse and another man standing
outside of it., 1930s
PhC.180.063
Automobiles. A car is seen approaching on a dirt road. Village Chapel in Pinehurst
is seen in the background., 1930s
PhC.180.065
Automobiles. A car is seen on the side of the roadway. Car is wrecked and badly damaged.
Road sign for US 311 is seen behind car., 1920s
PhC.180.066
Automobiles. A group of men are seen with their backs to the camera looking into an
automobile., 1920s-1930s
PhC.180.068
Automobiles. A line of 1920s cars are seen with people sitting on and around them., 1920s
PhC.180.070
Automobiles. A livestock truck is pictured with two animals in the back. Truck reads,
"Pinehurst Farms, Purebred Ayrshires, Pinehurst, NC.", 1950s
PhC.180.071
Automobiles. A man and a woman pose next to a 1938 Buick Roadmaster while a photographer
takes their picture. Small pond in foreground., 1940s
PhC.180.072
Automobiles. A man is seen holding two dogs by lead in front of a 1920s truck with
a horse trailer attached. Horse is seen., 1920s
PhC.180.074
Automobiles. A man is seen putting dogs in a crate on the back of a vehicle (Packard)., 1930s
PhC.180.076
Automobiles. A man is seen sitting in the driver's seat of a Packard with the door
open, looking into camera., 1930s
PhC.180.077
Automobiles. A man pushes a ferry off its dock with a pole. The rear of a car can
be seen on the ferry. c.1927, 1927
PhC.180.079
Automobiles. A man stands by the door of a 1924 Packard Six Touring Sedan. c.1920s-30s, 1924-1930
PhC.180.080
Automobiles. A man stands next to a 1924 Packard Six touring Sedan. The drivers door
is open. c.1920s-30s, 1920s-1930s
PhC.180.081
Automobiles. A small boy and a man are seen in and around a 1910s automobile. c.1920s-30s, 1920s-1930s
PhC.180.082
Automobiles. A woman wearing a hat, smiling and looking into camera is seen sitting
inside a 1926 Amilcar CGS racecar. c.1926, 1926
PhC.180.083
Automobiles. c.1920s-1930s man in convertible fancy car with spoke wheels and rumble
seat, 1920s-1930s
PhC.180.086
Automobiles. c.1929-1930 Packard 640 Custom 8 Convertible with man posing in drivers
seat, 1929-1930
PhC.180.087
Automobiles. Car accident involving several vehicles at an intersection just outside
Southern Pines c.1930s, 1930s
PhC.180.089
Automobiles. Car accident scene. Views of a car wreck scene on rural road. Several
people are seen including children. Bystanders/participants. c.1950, 1950
PhC.180.090
Automobiles. Copy negative featuring a photograph of Pinehurst Department Store with
two trucks that read Pinehurst Dept. Store. c.1950s, 1950s
PhC.180.092
Automobiles. Dummy (mannequin) inside a car in front of a distinctive stone building
c.1940s, 1940s
PhC.180.093
Automobiles. Front left three-quarter view of a 1942 Cadillac convertible. Two negatives:
one with driver, one without driver. c.1940s, 1940s
PhC.180.094
Automobiles. Lloyd O. Yost is pictured in a 1930s car. Planes can be seen in the background.
c.1930s, 1930s
PhC.180.095
Automobiles. Pictured is a 1942 Chevrolet coupe with a man and a woman standing beside
it. The man is wearing a military style hat. c.1940s
PhC.180.097
Automobiles. Series of 6 images depicting the scene of a two car accident on a wooded
road. c.1940s
PhC.180.098
Automobiles. Series of images depicting a woman seated in a 1960s dump truck with
a young man. Truck is seen dumping a load. c.1960s
PhC.180.099
Automobiles. Series of pictures depicting the Concours D Elegance car show at Pinehurst
in ~1961. Cars from the 1910s. 20s are seen driving down the street and parked. Car
makes include, Ford, Cadillac, Buick, Chalmers, and Maxwell. c.1960s
PhC.180.100
Automobiles. Two women are seen inside a car as an older man stands in the passenger
window, talking to passenger. c.1930s
PhC.180.103
Baseball. A little league team is pictured with their coach and another man. They
players are all in uniform. c.1940s
PhC.180.104
Baseball. Adolescent boys are pictured posing in their baseball uniforms. Members
from three teams, including Pinehurst, are pictured. c. 1940s
PhC.180.105
Baseball. Mens baseball team is pictured in uniform standing and sitting in formation.
Uniforms read, Sandhill Farm Life c. 1940s
PhC.180.106
Baseball. Teen team. Franklinville Lions, Bank Of Coleridge; Combined group photo
of members of both teams in uniform. Referee and adult man also appear
PhC.180.107
Basketball. A basketball game is played indoors. Players are seen on the court and
cheerleaders are seen on sidelines.
PhC.180.109
Basketball. A mens basketball team is pictured sitting in formation with a small trophy.
c.1940s
PhC.180.110
Basketball. A womens basketball team is seen playing on an indoor court. Women are
seen attempting to score. c.1940s
PhC.180.111
Basketball. Eight women from a womens basketball team are pictured sitting in formation
with a small trophy. c.1940s
PhC.180.112
Basketball. Male and female African. American basketball teams are pictured in group
photos. They are holding basketballs with 1953 on them.
PhC.180.113
Basketball. The Pinehurst High School basketball team is pictured standing with their
coach on the steps of a building. c.1940s
PhC.180.114
Board Games. Three men are seen at a table. Two men play checkers while one watches.
Original sleeve enclosed.
PhC.180.116
Buildings. Entrance drive with large hotel or clubhouse visible in distance beyond
an intersection in road.
PhC.180.124
Busses. Scholl age children are seen boarding a bus. Adults walk behind the children.
c.1950s
PhC.180.125
Card Games. Pictured are winners of a Bridge tournament. They are posing with their
trophies which include trays, plates, etc. January 8th. 9th, 1966
PhC.180.127
Carolina Hotel. Copies of drawings of floorplans for the Carolina Hotel. Close shot
of ballroom area. c.1950s. 60s
PhC.180.128
Carriages. A steer is seen pulling a wagon. cart with a cab on it. An African American
man is seen driving. c.1920s
PhC.180.130
Cars. A horse drawn ice cream truck and a motorized ice cream truck are seen at one
of the entrances at Pinehurst Clubhouse.
PhC.180.131
Cars. various views of car accidents. Cars are flipped; officials and media talk at
scene of accidents.
PhC.180.132
Ceremonies. Series depicting a ceremony in a central area in Pinehurst, NC. People
surround a flagpole at flag at half. mast. Men in uniform. c.1950s
PhC.180.133
Chicken Race. Women are seen on an open field engaged in a sport involving chickens
attached to leashes. Group picture of the women is also incl. c.1930s
PhC.180.134
Children. Playground in Pine Grove Children playing on various playground equipment
in a pine forest.
PhC.180.136
Circus. performers, including woman with a snake, stand on a stage in distance in
front of a large crowd. Large signs in background advertise performances.
PhC.180.142
Circus. Photos depicting a high. wire act. Performers are seen balancing and riding
bicycles across wire.
PhC.180.143
Copy Negatives. Copies of two etchings by illustrator Hablot Knight Browne depicting
the city of Eden, NC. c.1940s
PhC.180.144
Dance. A group of young people are seen in a gymnasium dancing. Some people sitting
on the side of the room.
PhC.180.145
Documents. Copy negatives of various documents including marriage certificates, birth
certificates, etc. c.1940s
PhC.180.148
Dogs. A poodles is seen sitting on top of a horse drawn carriage. Large house in background.
c.1940s
PhC.180.149
Egg Race. A line of men on horses are racing toward camera while holding eggs on spoons.
12 March 1930
PhC.180.150
Fire Truck. A Pinehurst fire truck is pictured with a child at the wheel. A man is
sitting next to the child and a dog is seen on the back of the truck. c. 1920s
PhC.180.153
Follies Berserk. Young performers on stage performing skits in outrageous costumes.
Men are seen dressed as women. Men and women are seen singing.
PhC.180.157
Fox Hunting. A line of men and women mounted on horses pose for a picture before going
hunting. A dog can be seen as well.
PhC.180.159
Funeral. Pictured is the body of an unidentified African. American in a casket decorated
with flowers.
PhC.180.161
Funeral. Picture is an open casket viewing of a Mr. Jackson. People are seen walking
up to the casket. Close view of the body is seen. c.1950s
PhC.180.163
Girl Scouts. A Girl Scout troop is seen watching a man carve an ice sculpture. c.1950s.
60s
PhC.180.166
Golf. A group of golfers is seen on a course as one hits a ball out of a sand trap.
Spectators watch from benches. c.1940
PhC.180.167
Golf. George Voight accepts trophy for North. South Golf Championship. He is outside,
surrounded by a crowd of spectators. c.1927 by Hemmer
PhC.180.168
Golf. George Voight is pictured hitting a golf ball. A large crowd stands behind him,
watching. Original sleeve incl. c.1927 by Hemmer
PhC.180.169
Golf. Mrs. J.D. Chapman of Greenwich Connecticut is pictured putting a ball on a course.
PhC.180.170
Golf. Sleeve reads, Finalists in 4 Ball. Seniors Goldman and Person. Two male golfers
putt on a golf course.
PhC.180.171
Golf. Three people are seen putting on a practice green at the back of a residence.
c.1950s
PhC.180.172
Golf. A woman is seen hitting a golf ball, view over pond at golf course, group shot
of four male golfers. c.1950s. 1960s
PhC.180.174
Golf. Amateur golfer George Voight is pictured in golfing attire, swinging a driver.
c.1930s
PhC.180.175
Golf. c.1930s Group of men and women in car with name Balboa written on the running
boards.
PhC.180.176
Golf. Eugene Homans is pictured on a golf course, swinging a driver. A crowd of spectators
watches from behind. c.1930s
PhC.180.177
Grandfather Mountain. Series of 14 images depicting a familys visit to the mile high
bridge at Grandfather mountain. c.1950s
PhC.180.178
Groups. Group photo of a gang of performers. They are standing together posing for
a picture at Pinehurst. c.1930s. 40s
PhC.180.183
Gymkhana. Men and women are seen participating in gymkhana games. Racing and jumping
horses.
PhC.180.185
Gymkhana. Men and women seen on and around horses participating in gymkhana games.
Pinehurst, NC
PhC.180.186
Gymkhana. Youths and adults seen participating in gymkhana games. Horses are seen
jumping hurtles with riders. Pinehurst clubhouse in background.
PhC.180.187
Gymkhana. Youths and adults seen participating in gymkhana games. Horses are seen
jumping hurtles with riders.
PhC.180.188
Harness Racing. A horse, driver and a man and woman are seen posing for a picture
on a racetrack. c.1950s
PhC.180.189
Harness Racing. Lee Smith. A horse and harness racing driver are pictured on a track.
Driver is identified as Lee Smith. c.1940s
PhC.180.190
Harness Racing. Miss Mary Grace Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Davis, drives
Peter Astra. c.1940s
PhC.180.191
Harness Racing. One horse and harness driver are seen moving along track. Several
men are seen watching on edge of track. c.1950s
PhC.180.192
Harness Racing. Series of pictures depicting trainers and drivers of a harness racing
horse at a stable, then at the track. Driver is seen with horse. c.1940s
PhC.180.193
Harness Racing. Trotting. 3 horses of Dr. H.M. Parshall are pictured running at Pinehurst
Harness Track with Dr. Parshall as driver of Calumet Epson. Horses are, from left
to right, Calumet Epson, Bristle Hanover and Mussette. by Hemmer
PhC.180.194
Harness Racing. Trotting. 3 horses of Dr. H.M. Parshall are pictured running at Pinehurst
Harness Track with Dr. Parshall as driver of Musette. Horses are, from left to right,
Musette, Bristle Hanover and Calumet Epson. by Hemmer
PhC.180.195
Harness Racing. Various pictures of harness racing at Pinehurst Harness Track. Horse
and rider are seen moving around track. Spectators are pictured. Horses are seen walking,
running trotting. Nine sleeves of 4x5 negatives, c.1950s. 1960s
PhC.180.196
Harness Racing. Various pictures of harness racing at Pinehurst Harness Track. Horse
and rider are seen moving around track. Close and distance shots of horse and rider
are seen. Horses are seen walking, running and trotting. 26 sleeves of 5x7 negatives.
c.1930s. 1950s
PhC.180.197
Herbert C. Bonner Bridge. Two pictures of the Bonner bridge taken shortly after completion.
c.1960s
PhC.180.199
Horse and Carriage. Carriage with fringed canopy; open carriage wagon. People riding
in carriages
PhC.180.205
Horse and Carriage. Horse and carriage with female rider. Southern Pines, Pinehurst
area. some military men in some of the carriages.
PhC.180.206
Horse and Carriage. A driver and 4 passengers are seen in a horse drawn carriage.
c. 1930s. 40s
PhC.180.210
Horse and Carriage. A driver and formally dressed men are seen in a carriage. Carolina
Hotel is in background.
PhC.180.211
Horse and Carriage. A driver and four women are seen in a carriage in front of the
Carolina Hotel. c.1930s
PhC.180.212
Horse and Carriage. A horse and carriage with one man and one woman riding. Man looks
to be military; woman is holding whip or switch. c.1920s
PhC.180.213
Horse and Carriage. A large carriage is seen being pulled by two horses in front of
the Carolina Hotel. Carriage has approx. 12 people riding. c.1950s
PhC.180.214
Horse and Carriage. A large carriage with a roof is seen with 7 older women and a
driver. horse is not seen. c.1920s
PhC.180.215
Horse and Carriage. A man and a woman are seen in a carriage pulled by one horse.
Automobiles can be seen in background. c.1920s
PhC.180.216
Horse and Carriage. A man and a woman are seen in a small carriage pulled by one horse.
one 1930s. 1940s car is seen in background. c.1930s. 1940s
PhC.180.217
Horse and Carriage. A man and a woman are seen sitting in a small carriage with a
younger woman standing next to the carriage. c.1920s
PhC.180.218
Horse and Carriage. A man and two small children are seen in a small buggy pulled
by a horse. People watch in background.
PhC.180.219
Horse and Carriage. A man is seen sitting on a one man carriage. Horse is not attached.
c.1920s
PhC.180.220
Horse and Carriage. A man sits atop an ornate carriage pulled by two horses. Sleeve
says, Governor driving carriage in Linville. c.1940s
PhC.180.221
Horse and Carriage. Approx. eight people are seen in a carriage pulled by two horses.
c.1920s. 30s
PhC.180.222
Horse and Carriage. Approx. ten men are seen in a large carriage. The men are posing
with hunting dogs. Possibly a group of hunters. c.1920s. 1930s
PhC.180.223
Horse and Carriage. Four horses are seen pulling a large carriage with several people
on board. c.1930s. 40s
PhC.180.224
Horse and Carriage. Golfers are seen getting of a carriage pulled by two horses. c.
1930s. 40s
PhC.180.225
Horse and Carriage. Horse and carriage carrying 8 people and one infant. All looking
into camera. Horse is barely in frame. c.1930s
PhC.180.226
Horse and Carriage. Large carriage with roof is pictured. Approx. 7 men onboard pulled
by two horses. c.1930s. 40s
PhC.180.227
Horse and Carriage. Large coach with two horses is seen in front of a decorating store
in Pinehurst. A boy can be seen pointing at camera. c. 1920s
PhC.180.228
Horse and Carriage. Men and women are seen in carriage in front of the Carolina Hotel
at Pinehurst. Carriage is pulled by two horses. c.1920s
PhC.180.229
Horse and Carriage. One person carriage is seen with driver and a horse. Carolina
Hotel is visible in background. c.1920s
PhC.180.230
Horse and Carriage. People are seen sitting in a small carriage pulled by one horse.
Two men and a couple are seen. c.1940s. 50s
PhC.180.231
Horse and Carriage. Series of images depicting horse and carriage rides at Pinehurst.
Hotel Carolina is seen in the background. c.1950s
PhC.180.233
Horse and Carriage. Several shots of a man helping a woman from a carriage as the
driver looks on. Village Chapel is seen in background. c.1920s
PhC.180.234
Horse and Carriage. Three men and one woman are seen in a carriage pulled by a horse.
Horse is out of frame. c.1920s
PhC.180.236
Horse and Carriage. Three older couples are seen in a large carriage with a roof.
Horse is out of sight. c.1920s
PhC.180.237
Horse and Carriage. Three women and a driver are seen in an 8 passenger carriage pulled
by two horses. c.1920s
PhC.180.238
Horse and Carriage. Two horses pull a large carriage with approx. 7 people riding.
Carolina Hotel can be seen in background. c.1930s. 1940s
PhC.180.239
Horse and Carriage. Two men on a tractor in front of a horse and large covered carriage
or wagon.
PhC.180.240
Horse and Carriage. Various pictures of people riding in horse drawn carriages. c.1950s.
60s
PhC.180.241
Horses. A group of horses with riders approach (running) down a dirt trail (race track?)
railing is seen on right. c.1930s
PhC.180.242
Horses. A man is seen inside and outside a stable repairing a horses hoof and shoe.
The horse is also seen running on a track. c.1940s
PhC.180.243
Horseshoes. Two people are seen playing the game Horseshoes. One man is seen throwing
a horseshoe. c.1920s. 1930s
PhC.180.244
Horses. Pictured is Beverly Walters of Chevy Chase, Md., jumping a horse (Darry Moore)
at the Pinehurst Horse Show. c.1930s
PhC.180.246
Horses. Three girls are seen in several shots of a horseback ride through wooded trails.
c.1950s
PhC.180.247
Humphreys Photo Studio. Series depicting the interior working spaces of the studio.
Darkroom, office, etc. One Exterior picture is included. c.1950s
PhC.180.249
Interior. Series of images depicting a 1960s residential interior. Dining room, living
room, bedroom and staircase and pictured. c.1960s
PhC.180.250
Interiors. Interior and exterior shots of a residential house. Also seen is a picture
of a gravesite under a funeral tent decorated with flowers. c.1950s
PhC.180.251
James Montgomery Flagg. He is seen in front of the Carolina Hotel seated in the drivers
seat of a Kissel Model 75. c.1930s
PhC.180.253
James Montgomery Flagg. He is seen sitting in the drivers seat of a Kissel Model 75.
Another man can be seen in the passenger seat. c.1930s
PhC.180.254
Jousting. A horse and male rider are seen on a race track. The rider is aiming a sword
at a hanging metal ring. c.1930s
PhC.180.255
Kiwanis. Groups from Greensboro and Pinehurst are seen posing for a picture in front
of the Pinehurst Clubhouse. One group is also seen marching on road.
PhC.180.257
Lakes. A small lake or pond is seen. People are gathered at shoreline, sitting in
chairs under umbrellas as others are seen canoeing in water. c.1940s
PhC.180.258
Large piles of scrap metal are seen in the grass in front of what may be a school
building. A collection of group pictures is also seen displayed inside. c.1920s
PhC.180.259
Lawn Bowling. A game of bowls is seen being played on a large open field with houses
in background. c.1930s
PhC.180.260
Lawn Bowling. A Game of bowls is seen being played. Players are casually dressed,
throwing the ball and engaged in general gameplay. c.1950s
PhC.180.261
Lawn Bowling. A group of people are seen in a game of bowls. Tall fence in near background.
c.1950s
PhC.180.262
Lawn Bowling. A large area for lawn bowling is seen with people playing the game.
c.1950s
PhC.180.263
Lawn Bowling. Series of 18 frames depicting the awards ceremony for a lawn bowling
tournament. c.1966
PhC.180.265
Lawn Bowling. Treble winners. Older men and women are seen holding trophies, posing
for the camera. 29 April 1959
PhC.180.266
Letters. Pictured is a letter from Eugene Harris to Emerson Humphrey requesting that
he send images to the Warner Bros Studio. c.1940s
PhC.180.268
Liberty Bell Replica. Men and women pose for group shots in front of a replica of
the Liberty Bell. It is seen mounted on the back of a truck. c.1940s
PhC.180.269
Lost Colony. Scenes from a play at Lost Colony Theatre. Performers are seen on an
outdoor stage, posing for pictures. c.1940s. 1950s.
PhC.180.270
Marshall Park Monument. Series of 51 images depicting the Marshall Park monument in
Pinehurst, NC. Its dedication ceremony is seen along (c.1959) with scenic pictures
of the monument in various times of year. c.1950s. 60s
PhC.180.271
Metrotone News. Several men and a woman outdoors shooting motion picture film in a
wooded area with news truck that reads Metrotone News.
PhC.180.273
Mid Pines Golf Course. Series of images depicting the Mid Pines Golf Course. Greens,
buildings, and various group shots are seen. c.1950s
PhC.180.274
Military. Artillery Class, Pinehurst horse show. 75mm Gun Team of Fort Bragg wins
events
PhC.180.276
Military. Scrap Award Group of men pose in front of US flag and poser re. 95 tons
of scrap. WWII era
PhC.180.278
Military. A large convoy of men and horses carrying cannons is seen marching down
a wooded trail. The men are also seen firing cannons. c.1920s
PhC.180.279
Military. Cavalry parade? Men in military uniforms on horseback single file riding
down a rural road.
PhC.180.280
Military. Community church Christmas cheer relief station. Sandhill Brotherhood and
Ladies Class. Two women, three men and a young boy pose. WWII era
PhC.180.281
Military. Convoy of trucks and wagons pulled by mule teams going up a poorly paved
rural road. Telephone poles along road. WWII era
PhC.180.282
Misc.. Miscellaneous negatives depicting a Halloween event inside a school gymnasium,
an oil burner and a scenic roadway.
PhC.180.283
Misc.. Miscellaneous negatives depicting copies of official documents, medical pictures,
orchids, construction and Christmas scenes. c.1940s
PhC.180.284
Misc.. Miscellaneous negatives depicting wooded landscapes, a gravesite covered with
flower, a patio table with umbrella and copy negatives. c.1940s
PhC.180.285
Misc.. Miscellaneous negatives depicting wooded landscapes, a red cross fundraiser
sign and a scrap metal pile. c.1940s. 50s
PhC.180.286
Misc.. Two miscellaneous negatives. The rear of a 1940s car is seen with people standing
nearby and a large crowd around a steam shovel. c.1940s
PhC.180.287
Music. A formally dressed man and woman are seen with a microphone, standing in front
of a band on a stage. c.1940s
PhC.180.288
Musical Stalls. Men and women are seen on horses, engaged in a game of musical stalls.
12 March 1930
PhC.180.289
Outdoor Art Exhibit. 3. 4 dozen Paintings are seen displayed outside in a wooded garden
area. c.1940s
PhC.180.293
Outdoor Scenes. Various outdoor scenes are pictured. Trails and wooded landscapes.
c.1930s
PhC.180.294
Outer Banks. Hatteras Ferry. An Elizabeth City boat or ferry. Views of gulls flying
over water. View from sea of Hatteras Ferry landing.
PhC.180.295
Painting. An artist stands outside near a racetrack and paints a picture of a harness
racing horse and rider. c.1940s
PhC.180.296
Parachute Jumpers. four planes are seen with men jumping out, parachuting to the ground.
c. 1950s
PhC.180.297
People, Airplanes. A large group of men pose for a picture in front of a Piedmont
Airlines plane. c.1950s
PhC.180.298
People. An elderly woman, Mrs. Way, is seen tending to orchids in a greenhouse. c.1950s.
60s
PhC.180.302
People. Major and Mrs. Augustin S. Hart, Jr. are pictured. They are standing outdoors
in front of a horse drawn carriage. Maj. Hart is seen in his military uniform (82nd
Airborne). African American driver can be seen in the background. c. 1940s
PhC.180.304
People. Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Higgins of Brooklyn, NY are pictured walking near Pinehurst
club house and pose for a portrait outdoors.
PhC.180.305
People. Pictured are Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Dillon of East Orange, NJ. They are seen sitting
in a horse drawn carriage. c.1940s
PhC.180.307
Pharmaceutical Displays. Drug Specialties, Inc. Booth with man posing beside display.
Two separate booths at a convention or fair.
PhC.180.308
Photography. 15 photographers pose in a line with their cameras. Some are kneeling,
others are standing.
PhC.180.309
Piano Recital. A piano recital is seen. Two young men are seen on stage playing pianos.
c.1950s
PhC.180.310
Pig Racing. Women are seen sitting on crates, preparing to race their pigs. The pigs
can be seen inside and outside the crates. c.1930s
PhC.180.312
Pinehurst Aerials. Aerial views of the Pinehurst and Southern Pines area. Blue Pond
and Pinehurst Golf Course can be seen. c.1960s
PhC.180.313
Pinehurst Golf Course. Series of aerial shots of the Pinehurst golf course in Pinehurst,
NC. c.1960s
PhC.180.314
Pinehurst. Pictured is the Spider and Fly Inn, a concession stand located on the golf
course at Pinehurst. A golfer and two men are seen. c.1940s
PhC.180.315
Pinehurst. A Shamrock Farms truck is seen loaded with boxes in front of a loading
dock. c.1940s
PhC.180.317
Pinehurst. Cannon Park swimming pool. Children swimming, jumping into pool. A young
girls swim team & an older girls swim team are pictured.
PhC.180.318
Pinehurst. Exterior shot of the front entryway of the Bank of Pinehurst with cars
parked in front. c.1920s
PhC.180.319
Pinehurst. Mrs. John K Weeks of New York and Dunbar Bostwick are seen watching the
trotters and pacers working out at the Pinehurst track. c.1940s
PhC.180.321
Pinehurst. Pinehurst Country Club clubhouse with a horse and carriage, a bus, and
several people.
PhC.180.322
Pinehurst. Pinehurst Dairy. Truck with sign carrying two bulls, one man is driving
and another man is riding in back with bulls.
PhC.180.323
Pinehurst. Pinehurst fire chief is seen in uniform, holding a broken object with a
bundle of wires in his hands.
PhC.180.324
Pinehurst. Possibly Southern Pines. A peddler is seen on a main street with his horse
drawn wagon. A dog stands on top of the horse.
PhC.180.326
Pinehurst. Several pictures of a Village of Pinehurst sign are seen in the snow. c.1940s
PhC.180.328
Pinehurst. The storefront of the Moore County ABC Store is pictured along with several
other pictures of men standing outside, formally dressed.
PhC.180.329
Pinehurst. Two groups of unidentified people pose for portraits at Pinehurst. One
group is formally dressed; the other is wearing equestrian attire.
PhC.180.331
Polo. A group of nine polo players pose for a photograph. A boy holding the lead to
a horse can be seen in the background. c.1930s
PhC.180.334
Polo. A polo match is seen on a large open field. Also included are photos of an awards
ceremony. Formally dressed men are seen holding trophies. c.1930s
PhC.180.336
Polo. Champion polo pony Nancy Pansy, owned by Henry C. Keiser, is seen at the Pinehurst
Horse Show.
PhC.180.337
Polo. Four polo players sitting on their horses. Left to Right, A.C. Schwartz, Earl
Hopping Sr., Earl W. Hopping Jr., J.C. Cooley. by Hemmer
PhC.180.339
Polo. Group of men is seen playing polo with brooms. They are also seen posing with
brooms in the snow and on their horses. c.1930s
PhC.180.340
Polo. Group shots of polo players. They are sitting on their horses, posing for the
camera. c.1930s
PhC.180.341
Polo. One car rides up on another in a match of auto polo. The two cars are seen,
tangled, while the men struggle to hit the ball. c.1920s
PhC.180.343
Polo. Spectators and players off the playing field are seen players pose for pictures
in uniform and with horses. Spectators in formal dress. c.1930s. 1950s
PhC.180.344
Polo. Team is seen standing with their horses in memorial of officers killed in Manilla.
c.1940s
PhC.180.345
Polo. Various action shots of polo matches spanning a number of years. Horses and
riders are seen running through playing fields. c.1930s. 1950s 13 sleeves
PhC.180.346
Port. A port scene is depicted. Masts from a large number of boats can be seen in
background as men and women are seen on dock in foreground. c1930s
PhC.180.347
Potato Race. A man and a woman are seen on horses facing each other with spears. Original
sleeve labeled Potato Race. 12 March 1930
PhC.180.349
Pottery. c.1930s View of Foxs Pottery Store and Simmons Pottery in a row along with
an Esso station. Cars are lined up, two men stand in road.
PhC.180.350
Red Cross. Red Cross nurse walks toward camera in front of a line of cars at a horse
track. c.1930s
PhC.180.353
Red Cross. Members of the Red Cross and men in suits are seen standing on either side
of a sign that reads Red Cross steeplechase 1945.
PhC.180.354
Reservoir. Series of images possibly depicting the construction of reservoir park
in Pinehurst, NC. c.1950s
PhC.180.355
Roads in Pinehurst. One view of a road with a sign for Pinehurst and one close shot
of a sign listing various Pinehurst hotels. c.1950s
PhC.180.356
Roads. Pictured are skid marks on a road from the Martin Bay accident. Sign for Pinehurst
School Gymnasium is seen in background. 19 January 1960
PhC.180.358
Roads. Two men are seen standing on a roadway approx. 20ft apart. Another man standing
next to a car is seen on the right side of the road. c. 1930s
PhC.180.359
Roads. Two views of an intersection are seen. Sleeve says, Highway Intersection for
Chief Shepherd, January 21, (19)60. c.1960s
PhC.180.360
Rural Scenes. Forest stream, waterfall. Some construction debris visible in water
and on rocks
PhC.180.363
Rural Scenes. Marshall Park, photo of stone marker for Marshall Park named for George
Catlett Marshall, WWII Army general. c.1950s
PhC.180.364
Rural Scenes. Paved road through a wooded area, two lane road. 1950s car visible in
background.
PhC.180.365
Rural Scenes. Two lane road with c.1920s car on side of road and two men standing
in the road.
PhC.180.369
Safes. A large safe is seen broken into with its contents spilling out onto the floor.
c.1950s
PhC.180.372
Sailing and Sailboats. Series of images depicting small and large sailboats and the
boats operators and passengers on a lake or sound. c.1930s. 40s
PhC.180.373
Sailors. Three young men are seen on the deck of a large boat. They are facing each
other, talking. c. 1930s
PhC.180.374
Sam Lacks. Carolina Hotel doorman is seen at the front entrance to the hotel. He is
holding bags at the door and standing in front of the hotel bus. c. 1920s
PhC.180.375
Santa Claus. A large group of children are seen in a horse drawn wagon. Santa is waving.
c. 1940s. 50s
PhC.180.376
Scenic. Scenic pictures of a wooded area with Spanish moss hanging from trees. House
in background. c. 1930s. 40s
PhC.180.377
Service Stations in Vass. Two service stations are pictured. McGills Esso and a Gulf
station. Both located in Vass, NC. c.1940s
PhC.180.378
Shriners. Shriners convention is seen. Large crowds of Shriners, cars, and spectators
are seen outside the clubhouse at Pinehurst. c.1920s
PhC.180.380
Shriners. The Shriners band is seen marching down a road directly away from Pinehurst
clubhouse. Clubhouse is seen in background.
PhC.180.381
Shuffle Board. Children are seen playing shuffle board on a sidewalk outside. A car
is visible. c.1940s
PhC.180.382
Snapshots. Series of 6 snapshots depicting children playing as native Americans and
pictures of dogs behind a fence. orig. Kodak sleeve included. c.1930s
PhC.180.387
Southern Pines Newspaper. Printing press at Southern Pines newspaper is seen with
a man operating. c.1940s
PhC.180.389
Southern Pines. US. 1 is picture in two directions. A sign for Hotel Norlina is seen.
c.1940s
PhC.180.390
Southern Pines. Various Pictures of downtown Southern Pines. Railroad is seen with
downtown shops and unidentified roads. c.1946
PhC.180.391
Southern Pines. Night Scenes of Downtown Southern Pines. Shops along Broad Street
are seen with Christmas Lights. c.1940s
PhC.180.392
Southern Pines. Several men are seen on the back of a truck with a garbage can. A
child is seen with the can. Original sleeve says, Drawing for car. c.1940s
PhC.180.393
Steeplechase. Various pictures of steeplechase races, the horses, riders and events
surrounding the races. Horses are seen jumping fences, running, and posing for photographs
while crowds watch from bleachers or sidelines. c.1950s
PhC.180.397
Steeplechase. Crowds of spectators are seen sitting and standing on their cars along
sidelines of racetrack as a group of horses race by. c.1930s
PhC.180.398
Swimming Pool. Pictured is an unidentified Swimming pool at a private residence. c.1940s
PhC.180.400
Swimming Pool. Various aerial views of the Pinehurst swimming pool and surrounding
area. c.1950s
PhC.180.401
Tennis. A tennis game between Emmet Pare and Thomas Mangan is seen. A large group
of spectators is seen. Many with striped umbrellas. 13 April 1927
PhC.180.402
Tennis. Emmet Pare is seen playing tennis on a court at Pinehurst. He is also seen
posing for a picture on the court with his racquet. c.1920s. 1930s
PhC.180.403
Tennis. George Lott Jr. of Chicago is seen standing on a court, posing for a picture
with a racquet in hand. c.1920s. 1930s
PhC.180.404
Tennis. Hugh Talmage Lefler is seen playing tennis in the North South Tennis Tournament
at Pinehurst. c.1920s. 1930s
PhC.180.405
Tennis. Mrs. B. T. Briggs is seen playing tennis at Pinehurst in the North South Tennis
Tournament. c.1920s. 1930s
PhC.180.406
Tennis. Mrs. Edward Raymond (left) and Mrs. Marion Zinderstein Jessup are pictured
on a tennis court, holding racquets, posing for a picture. c.1930s
PhC.180.407
Tennis. Mrs. Joseph Pew of New York is seen playing tennis in North and South tennis
tournament at Pinehurst. c.1920s. 1930s
PhC.180.409
Tennis. Mrs. Marion Zinderstien Jessup is seen playing tennis during finals of the
North South Tournament. Referee stand is seen in foreground. c.1929
PhC.180.410
Tornado. A twister is seen touching down in near distance. Power lines are seen in
a rural area. 17 November 1930 Original article is included. Hemmer
PhC.180.411
Train Derailment. Train cars are seen toppled over with contents strewn about around
the scene. c.1920s. 1930s
PhC.180.412
Transportation. A car is seen on a ferry and a wider shot of more cars on the ferry.
c. 1950s
PhC.180.414
Transportation. A car is seen traveling down a rural dirt road flanked by pine trees.
c.1920s
PhC.180.415
Transportation. A car is seen traveling down a rural dirt road in a forest while approaching
a wooden bridge. c.1920s
PhC.180.416
Transportation. Two formally dressed men on scooters can be seen in a residential
area. c.1940s
PhC.180.418
Trucks. A truck is shown from behind with men inside a booth for the NC Truck Driver
Training School. c.1940s
PhC.180.421
USS North Carolina. Series of 23 images depicting the USS NC arriving at Wilmington
and being maneuvered into her permanent berth. 2 October 1961
PhC.180.422
VFW Post in Southern Pines. Series of images depicting the events, gatherings, and
presentations of the John Boyd Post 7318 in Southern Pines, NC. c.1950s
PhC.180.423
Wedding. Group photo taken in a church from above. Bride and groom are seen along
with other family members.
PhC.180.425
Weddings. Series of images depicting the Heeding. Ritter wedding held at Beulah Hill
Baptist Church in December 1945.
PhC.180.426
Subject Headings
Acquisitions Information
The Pryor Emerson Humphrey Photograph Collection was donated by the Carthage Branch of Moore county Public Library of the Sandhills Regional Library System on 12 October 2012 and was accessioned by the State Archives on 6 November 2012. The collection of mostly 5"x7" and 4"x6" large format negatives was originally contained in three medium sized boxes. A large portion of the negatives were loose and without any original identification, the remainder were housed in original sleeves bearing some notes and identifications.
Processing Information
Encoded in EAD in AXAEM by Kim Andersen, October 2015.