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East Tennessee Farmer's Convention Program and Proceedings

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0633

  • Staff Only

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

Language

The material in this collection is 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

0.75 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 Tennesse 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

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480