John C. Douglass Papers
This collection contains journals, ledgers, daybooks, and other papers documenting John C. Douglass and the Douglass Shed Post office between 1885 and 1893.
Dates
- 1884-1893
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite, and a minimum of 2 business days are needed to retrieve these items for use. Researchers interested in consulting any of the collections are advised to contact Special Collections.
Conditions Governing Use
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact Special Collections.
Extent
0.75 Linear Feet (1 half box, 1 quarter box)
Abstract
This collection contains journals, ledgers, daybooks, and other papers documenting John C. Douglass and the Douglass Shed Post office between 1885 and 1893.
Biographical/Historical Note
John C. Douglass was the postmaster of the Douglass Shed post office (Washington County, Tennessee) sometime between its opening in 1878 and its closing in 1895. Douglass later became a doctor, and worked in Knoxville for many years. He died in Knoxville in about 1930.
Arrangement
Collection consists of two boxes.
Acquisition Note
Dr. W. Neil Franklin and Dr. Stanley J. Folmsbee donated these papers to the Special Collections Library in September of 1954.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository