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"General Andrew Jackson" Broadside, circa 1845-1850

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
From the Collection:

This broadside, entitled "General Andrew Jackson," was issued as a public tribute to Jackson after his death in 1845. It features a woodcut illustration of Jackson in his later years as well as a biographical note.

The biographical piece focuses on Jackson's military accomplishments, calling him the "Hero of New Orleans" and detailing his involvement in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and conflicts with the Creek and Seminole people in the American South. A small portion of the document is devoted to Jackson's political accomplishments. It ends with the Latin phrase "Requiescat in Pace" (meaning rest in peace). The broadside features an ornamental red border complimented on the inside by a bold black outline containing the black woodcut print and three columns of blue text. The woodcut engraving is signed by a "Ritter."

Dates

  • circa 1845-1850

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: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480