B. Carroll Reece Papers
The B. Carroll Reece Papers (1921-1944) consists of letters to or concerning George S. C. Slagle. It also includes a copy of the book about the contested Congressional election between Reece and O. B. Lovette in 1932.
The collection consists of two series.
The first series is entitled Series I: Letters to or concerning George S. C. Slagle, 1924-1944. It contains 43 items relating to Slagle of Jonesboro, Tennessee. Most of the letters concern Slagle's compensation and pension for service-related disabilities incurred during World War I. There are references to the Slagle Brother's sawmill in Jonesboro and the NRA codes affecting the mill's operations. In 1939, Reece discusses getting Slagle a Civil Service position as a Hospital Attendant at the Veterans' Administration Facility in Mountain Home.
Series II: Other items belonging to B. Carroll Reece, 1921-1934, contains five letters concerning disabled WWI soldiers and a copy of the book Contested-Election Case of O. B. Lovette v. B. Carroll Reece From the First Congressional District of Tennessee, printed in 1933.
Dates
- 1921-1944
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (2 folders)
Abstract
The B. Carroll Reece Papers (1921-1944) consists of letters to or concerning George S. C. Slagle of Jonesboro, Tennessee. It also includes a copy of the book about the contested Congressional election between Reece and O. B. Lovette in 1932.
Biographical/Historical Note
Brazilla Carroll Reece (1889-1961) was a Republican politician, lawyer, banker, and publisher. He graduated as the 1914 valedictorian from Carson-Newman College, earned a master's degree in economics and finance from New York University, and received his law degree from Cumberland University. From 1917 through 1919, Reece served in the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I and received several decorations, including the Purple Heart and Distinguished Service Cross. From 1946-1948, Reece was the Republican Party chairman and was the House Representative for the 1st Congressional District of Tennessee in the years 1921-1931, 1933-1947, and 1951-1961. Reece died while in office in 1961; to fill the vacancy, Reece's wife Louise Goff Reece (1898-1970) completed the term through 1963.
George Sherman-Clarke Slagle (1886-1955) lived in Jonesboro, Tennessee, and was married to Pearl Hazel Carter Slagle.
Arrangement
Collection is in two folders. The material is arranged into two series: Series I - Letters to or Concerning George S. C. Slagle and Series II - Other Items Belonging to B. Carroll Reece.
Acquisition Note
The Special Collections Library purchased this collection in July of 2000.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository