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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

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 (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