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Mrs. Robert L. Dickerson Letter to Richard B. Davis

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1095

  • Staff Only

This collection consists of a handwritten letter from Mrs. Robert L. Dickerson to Professor Richard B. Davis briefly describing her family history, mostly her grandfather and his family. She describes the area near Shiloh, Tenn., where her grandfather and his brothers had to leave during the Battle of Shiloh in the Civil War. She also mentions that she can trace her family history to Williamsburg, Virginia, but does not include any dates. The letter covers two pages.

Dates

  • 1950 February 13

Language

This material is written in English.

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 the Special Collections Library.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

This collection consists of a handwritten letter from Mrs. Robert L. Dickerson to Professor Richard B. Davis briefly describing her family history, mostly her grandfather and his family.

Biographical/Historical Note

No biographical information is available for this collection.

Arrangement

This collection is in one folder.

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