Withers Detectives Orange Mound Project


The Orange Mound Library is teaming up with the The Withers Collection Museum & Gallery to help identify people in historic Orange Mound photos. Use the information below to learn how YOU can be a Withers Detective.

  • Search the Withers Digital Archive.
  • Browse images (Hint: In most browsers you can press “ctrl” and the “+” key at the same time to zoom in. Press “ctrl” and the “-” key to zoom out.)
  • If you recognize someone in the image, continue to Step 2!
  • Access the Withers Info Form.
  • Please fill out your contact info, it will help us verify your detective work!
  • In “Photo 1 ID” enter the filename (found below the image you recognize (see right)).
  • Enter your information in the “Photo 1 Info”.
  • The “Additional Contacts” box is for you to enter others who might be able to verify the information you provide. Connecting with other knowledgeable community members is very helpful!
  • The form can be filled with info for 5 photos
    • Don’t have 5? That’s fine! Submit what you have.
    • Have more than 5? Great! Submit the form, then come back here and fill it out again!
  • Have other questions/comments? Reach out to cscanlon@witherscollection.org
  • Want to see more Withers photos? Come visit our museum at 333 Beale St.