B. W. Martin Letter
This collection consists of a letter from B. W. Martin of Harriman, Tennessee, to an unnamed woman, dated July 1, 1897. The letter describes how to take an eye test and lists prices for eyeglasses and watch repair.
Dates
- 1897 July 1
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection consists of a letter from B. W. Martin of Harriman, Tennessee, to an unnamed woman, dated July 1, 1897. The letter describes how to take an eye test and lists prices for eyeglasses and watch repair.
Biographical/Historical Note
Benjamin W. Martin was born in Ohio in June of 1852. He worked as a jeweler and optician in Harriman, Tennessee.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
Collection was purchased by Special Collections on January 30, 2007.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository