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Blacksmith's Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1361

  • Staff Only

This recordkeeping book is from a blacksmith dated from January 1 to August 5, 1848. There are many pages missing, and the owner is unnamed. A note on the first intact page, however, indicates that the book is from Henning, Lauderdale County, Tennessee.

The pages, dated at the top, include the names of customers and expenses along with total paid. The insides of the covers have notes and drawings in them.

Dates

  • 1848 January 1-August 5

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 recordkeeping book is from a blacksmith dated from January 1 to August 5, 1848. There are many pages missing, and the owner is unnamed. A note on the first intact page, however, indicates that the book is from Henning, Lauderdale County, Tennessee.

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