Elizabeth Kennedy Vanuxem Photograph Album
This collection houses a photograph album containing approximately 200 photographs likely dating to the 1890s and belonging to Elizabeth Kennedy Vanuxem. The images depict such Southern locations as Tuskegee, Lutrell, and Montreat in addition to several antebellum homes, leisure time activities (for example a tennis match and a carnival party), landscapes, political campaigns, and groups of people. Elizabeth's name is inscribed at the beginning of the album as "Elizabeth Vanuxem Kennedy." Many of the photographs are not labeled and do not contain any identifying information.
Dates
- circa 1899
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.
Conditions Governing Use
The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (1 flat box)
Abstract
This collection houses a photograph album containing approximately 200 photographs likely dating to the 1890s and belonging to Elizabeth Kennedy Vanuxem. The images depict such Southern locations as Tuskegee, Lutrell, and Montreat in addition to several antebellum homes, leisure time activities (for example a tennis match and a carnival party), landscapes, political campaigns, and groups of people. Elizabeth's name is inscribed at the beginning of the album as "Elizabeth Vanuxem Kennedy." Many of the photographs are not labeled and do not contain any identifying information.
Biographical/Historical Note
Elizabeth Kennedy Vanuxem was born in Knoxville on November 13, 1836, to James and Jane Holt Kennedy. She married Frederick William Vanuxem (1829-1880) in 1854 and the couple moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1858. She died October 31, 1901.
Arrangement
Collection consists of one box.
Acquisition Note
The University of Tennessee Libraries, Knoxville, Special Collections purchased this collection in 2007.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository