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Autograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3688

  • Staff Only

This collection includes a collection of 106 autographs from prominent individuals (1782-1947) such as George Washington, Daniel Webster, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and Helen Keller to recognize a few. The autographs themselves are found on letters, portraits, and passports. News clippings and auction slips pertaining to the autographs have also been included.

Dates

  • 1782-1947

Language

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

1.5 Linear Feet

Abstract

This collection includes a collection of 106 autographs from prominent individuals (1782-1947) such as George Washington, Daniel Webster, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and Helen Keller to recognize a few. The autographs themselves are found on letters, portraits, and passports. News clippings and auction slips pertaining to the autographs have also been included.

Biographical/Historical Note

No biographical information available at this time.

Arrangement

This collection consists of one half box and one flat storage box.

Acquisition Note

This collection was transferred in 2011 from the McClung Museum at the University of Tennessee to Special Collections in Hodges Library.

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