Memphis Moments from the Archives

Step back in time with Memphis’ hidden history: In 1976, Verla Pettit took the helm at the Memphis Union Mission after 31 years of leadership under Jimmy Stroud; in 1951, retired educator Lottie C. Burke joined 180 others at a Presbyterian summer school for church and teaching leaders; and in 1926, St. Mary’s Cathedral hosted the Southern Federation of Episcopal Educational Institutions, with Bishop Thomas F. Gailor welcoming attendees. These snapshots reveal the city’s enduring legacy of community, faith, and education — and how today’s moments will soon become tomorrow’s archives. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/00dca9f72e5bf586