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William E. Gillenwaters Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3169

  • Staff Only

This collection consists of a letter from W. E. Gillenwaters, deputy warden of the Tennessee State Prison in Nashville, to the chief of police in Dallas, Texas, dated February 27, 1909. It provides a description of escaped prisoner William Blase so that he can be recaptured.

Dates

  • 1909 February 27

Language

The material in this collection is in 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

0.1 Linear Feet

Abstract

This collection consists of a letter from W. E. Gillenwaters, deputy warden of the Tennessee State Prison in Nashville, to the chief of police in Dallas, Texas, dated February 27, 1909. It provides a description of escaped prisoner William Blase so that he can be recaptured.

Biographical/Historical Note

William E. Gillenwaters was born to James S. and Mary Jane Gillenwaters in about 1872 in Tennessee and served as the deputy warden of the Tennessee State Prison in Nashville during the early 20th century.

Related Archival Materials

Interested researchers may wish to consult:

  1. MS.3316: William E. Gillenwaters Letter and Posters

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