Lera Knox Memoir
The manuscript contains the memories of Lera Knox, as well as travel articles she wrote for the Nashville Banner. The memories give a brief history of Lera's family, covering the Colonial period to the 1960's. Lera's narrative account of Columbia stops in 1933. From this point on the manuscript is a travelogue. Lera was present at and wrote about the coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953.
Dates
- undated
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Extent
0.2 Linear Feet
Abstract
This memoir contains Lera Knox's brief family history (from Colonial period) and memories from Columbia, Tennessee (1896-1933), as well as Lera's travelogue as written for the Nashville Banner. The memoir was edited by Margaret Knox Morgan.
Biographical/Historical Note
Lera Ussery was born June 7, 1896 in Columbia, Tennessee. She married Alfred Knox in January, 1918. They had a son, named Jack and a daughter, Margaret Knox. According to Margaret, her mother was active in the community and traveled extensivly, funding these trips by writing articles for the now retired Nashville Banner. Alfred died in 1968 and Lera Knox died on February 3rd, 1975.
Arrangement
Collection consists of two folders.
Acquisition Note
This collection was donated to Special Collections by Margaret Knox Morgan.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository