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Morristown Patrons of Husbandry Grange No. 356 Ledger

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1938

  • Staff Only

Collection consists of a single bound ledger from the Patrons of Husbandry, Grange No. 356 of Morristown, Tennessee. The ledger contains a code of ethics, financial information, dues, and attendance and dates of meetings from 1873-1889.

Dates

  • 1873-1889

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Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

Collection consists of a single bound ledger from the Patrons of Husbandry, Grange No. 356 of Morristown, Tennessee. The ledger contains a code of ethics, financial information, dues, and attendance and dates of meetings from 1873-1889.

Biographical / Historical

The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, usually referred to as just the Grange, is an American agricultural organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of communities in agriculture. It was founded in 1867 by Oliver Kelley on behalf of President Andrew Johnson. The Grange remained an active political force for decades, including the 1880s when the Morristown, Tennessee, chapter was active.

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