Ghosts in American Houses and James Reynolds Magazine Articles and Newspaper Clippings, 1932 March-1957 August 15, undated
This collection consists of photographs, newspaper and magazine clippings, correspondence, and other materials relating to Ellen McClung Berry. The photograph albums depict her family’s houses, Belcaro, Fairfax, and Berrymount, as well as images from the McClung-Berry Wedding and from the McClung Tower dedication ceremony at the University of Tennessee. The collection includes several brochures, magazine articles, and photographs of several European countries and of historic American buildings. The correspondence features letters written to Berry from all over the world, including from the Monasterio de Santa Paula in Seville, Spain and from the cities of London and Paris. There are a wide variety of newspaper clippings ranging from topics like fashion and home decorating to travel to news about European nobility. Also included are invitations and publications from the Irish Georgian Society and some articles and other items pertaining to author James Reynolds. The collection dates between 1921 and 1985.
Dates
- 1932 March-1957 August 15, undated
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 Linear Feet (1 record box)
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository