W. M. Dewoody and John Jonesworth Letter, circa 1803
This collection houses an array of materials documenting East Tennessee history, particularly that of Washington County. Of particular interest are the personal papers of such prominent people as A. A. Taylor and records of business conducted in British pounds instead of American dollars. Other items include advertisements, broadsides, and circulars printed in Jonesborough; church documents; land deeds; ledgers; school reports and catalogs; and much more.
Dates
- circa 1803
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite, and a minimum of 2 business days are needed to retrieve these items for use. Researchers interested in consulting any of the collections are advised to contact Special Collections.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.25 Linear Feet (6 boxes [1 record, 1 half, 4 flat])
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository