J.R. Butler Circular
This small circular announces Butler's re-election bid for sheriff of Claiborne County, Tennessee and requests that the Republicans choose him at the primary on May 23. His appeal is based on the Republican custom of giving officials a second term and on his financial record during his first term. It was printed by Progress Job Print in Tazewell, Tennessee.
Dates
- 1896 April
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
This small circular announces Butler's re-election bid for sheriff of Claiborne County, Tennessee and requests that the Republicans choose him at the primary on May 23. His appeal is based on the Republican custom of giving officials a second term and on his financial record during his first term.
Biographical/Historical Note
James Robert Butler was born on August 20, 1854, to Robert and Sarah (Braiden) Butler. He married Mary G. Butler and they had five children: Laura, Sarah, J. Garfield, George, and Ollie. He lost the election for sheriff to D.T. Hodges. Butler died on October 2, 1931.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
Special Collections purchased this item in 1981.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository