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Tennessee Postmarks

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0551

  • Staff Only

This collection contains a large record book that consists of stamps and postmarks dated from 1917 to 1952. The postmarks are from Tennessee and are organized alphabetically by city. The majority of the stamps depict previous presidents and founding fathers of the United States including Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin. Most of the stamps range in price from one cent to three cents. Also included are Air Mail stamps that primarily depict planes and are five cents.

Dates

  • 1917-1952

Language

The material in this collection is in English.

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

0.25 Linear Feet (1 quarter box)

Abstract

This collection contains a large record book that consists of stamps and postmarks dated from 1917 to 1952. The postmarks are from Tennessee and are organized alphabetically by city.

Biographical/Historical Note

No biographical information is available.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder in a single box.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480