Houk White Cap Law
, The Sevierville Star, 1897 May 7
This collection contains a variety of primary source information documenting the White Cap organization. This information can be found in Series I-V: Correspondence, Photographs, Notes and Papers, Newspaper Articles, and Court Records.
Series III: Newspaper Clippings has articles that provide the reader with valuable insight into the general public's view of the White Cap organization and the eventual punishment of convicted White Cap operatives.
Series V: Court Records houses records relating to trials of White Caps operatives, specifically Bob Catlett, Pleas Wynn, and Catlett Tipton. These records include chronologies, transcripts, opinions issued, and relevant legislation.
This collection also contains secondary source material regarding the White Caps. Chief among these sources are the books and articles contained in Series VI: Publications, which provide considerable background information about the organization.
Dates
- 1897 May 7
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.5 Linear Feet (4 boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository