East Tennessee Farmer's Convention Program and Proceedings
The collection contains manuscripts of the East Tennessee Farmer's Convention Programs and Proceedings from the years 1872, 1920-28, 1937, 1939, and 1940-41. The programs specify the times of activities, and the proceedings are a compilation of newspaper clippings, attendance sheets, and type-written accounts of speeches.
Dates
- 1872, 1920-1928, 1937, 1939-1941
Conditions Governing Access
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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
0.75 Linear Feet (1 half box, 1 quarter box)
Abstract
This collections consists of programs and proceedings from the East Tennessee Farmer's Convention. The manuscripts range from 1872 to 1941, with significant gaps between years (see Scope and Contents Note for more information). The programs specify the times of activities, and the proceedings are a compilation of newspaper clippings, attendance sheets, and type-written accounts of speeches.
Biographical/Historical Note
The East Tennessee Farmer's Convention began in 1873 and was held in various east Tennessee cities such as Chattanooga and Greeneville prior to permanently taking place in Knoxville. The purpose of the convention was to bring together area farmers to discuss and improve farming conditions. Early leaders of the convention include Judge Oliver P. Temple (1820-1907) and C. W. Charlton.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository