John D. Gillespie Papers Regarding the Melungeons
This collection contains articles, research, and correspondence on the Melungeon people. It contains articles such as “Melungeons: The Vanishing Colony of Newman’s Ridge” by Henry R. Price and “A Theory Concerning the Melungeons” by Rollin W. Gillespie. It also includes letters to and from Rollin Gillespie about research on Melungeons dated between 1973 to 1976, newspaper articles on the Melungeons, and a copy of the 1971 “Walk toward the Sunset Souvenir Program.”
Dates
- 1971-1976
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
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This collection contains articles, research, and correspondence on the Melungeon people.
Biographical/Historical Note
John D. Gillespie was a 1962 graduate of the University of Tennessee. He was a cousin to Rollin W. Gillespie.
Rollin W. Gillespie (April 7, 1909-April 18, 2003) was a scientist who has worked for Bell Telephone Laboratories, General Electric Company, and NASA among other places. Additionally, he focused much of his research on archaeology and epigraphy including research into the history of Melungeons.
Arrangement
This collections consists of one folder.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository