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Benjamin R. Strong Diaries

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0952
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, diaries, and business records from Benjamin R. Strong and his family.

Dates: 1848-1946

Benjamin Rush Strong Estate Ledger

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2431
Abstract

This collection contains a single ledger, listing the holdings of the estate of Benjamin Rush Strong. Divided into sections with different headings, entries are dated from 1916-1917.

Dates: 1916-1917

Benjamin Rush Strong Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1615
Abstract

This collection contains one scrapbook compiled by Benjamin Rush Strong. The items within the scrapbook are newspaper clippings, mainly of a humorous nature.

Dates: 1861

Benjamin Rush Strong Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1124
Abstract

Collection consists of two scrapbooks documenting the travels of Benjamin Rush Strong.

Dates: 1880s-1890s

Benjamin Watkins Leigh Letter to the Editor of the Richmond Enquirer Regarding Andrew Jackson

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1810
Abstract

In this letter to the editor of the Richmond Enquirer, Benjamin Watkins Leigh writes under the pseduonym Algernon Sidney to defend Andrew Jackson against critics of his character and actions. The collection conists of one handmade booklet containing the article in the newspaper cut and pasted to paper.

Dates: 1818 December

Bentley Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2358
Abstract

This collection contains two series: the first consisting of personal correspondence, mostly to Blanche (Spurlock) Bentley in the 1920s and 1930s and the second consisting of notes, clippings, and photographs regarding genealogy of Blanche (Spurlock) Bentley's family.

Dates: 1859-circa 1950

Benton L. Thompson Siege of Knoxville Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3005
Abstract

This Civil War letter was written by Benton L. Thompson of the Union Army, and contains general details of his journey to Knoxville, Tennessee by railway and by foot for the Siege of Knoxville.

Dates: 1863 November 22

Benton Otto Wheeley Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3799
Abstract

This collection documents the personal and professional life of Benton Otto Wheeley, an engineer, philanthropist, and venture capitalist. Included are correspondence, speeches, business proposals, investment information, and more.

Dates: 1938-2012

Bernadotte E. Schmitt Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0575
Abstract

This collection houses photographs, photograph albums, correspondence, diplomas, newspaper clippings, and published works documenting Bernadotte E. Schmitt's family, time at the University of Tennessee, participation in the Rhodes Scholarship Program, and later career.

Dates: 1894 October-1968 March 18

Bernadotte Everly Schmitt Postcards

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0545
Abstract

The collection consists of several hundred postcards from the early 20th century depicting various locations, people, and landscapes from Germany, Holland, Turkey, Greece, Switzerland, Belgium, and England.

Dates: 1906-1910

Bernarr Cresap Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0022
Abstract

This collection consists of a photocopied manuscript for Mementos of World War II, photographs, and press clippings from Bernarr Cresap's service in the United States Air Force during WWII.

Dates: circa 1944-1945, 1983-1989

Bertha Walburn Clark Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0981
Abstract

The Bertha Walburn Clark Scrapbooks consist of three scrapbooks that document the life and career of Bertha Walburn Clark (1882-1972), founder of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Materials in this collection range from photographs, newspaper clippings, concert and music programs, papers, correspondence, interview and radio transcripts, a guest book, and thank you cards, with commentary written in 1974 by Katherine D. Moore.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1902-1979

Bess Stickley Hines Collection of Monroe County History

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0255
Abstract

This collection consists of press clippings and articles by Bess Stickley Hines, which appeared in the Madisonville Democrat newspaper from the early 1950s to the early 1960s. The articles and press clippings describe the history of Monroe County, Tennessee.

Dates: 1950-1963, undated

Bessie Huffstetler Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0241
Overview

A scrapbook compiled by Bessie Huffstetler of newspaper clippings throughout World War II. Most of the clippings document national news regarding the war efforts. Also included are newspaper clippings documenting the work at Oak Ridge, Tennessee on the atomic bomb.

Dates: circa 1940s-1950s

Bet Fryer Collection of University Memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0051
Abstract

This collection is composed primarily of memorabilia documenting Bet Fryer's time at the University of Tennessee, including newspaper clippings, programs, brochures, certificates, trophies, and a cap.

Dates: 1941-1998 (Bulk 1941-1948)

Betsey B. and David D. Creekmore Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2841
Abstract This collection includes many materials from Creekmore’s writing career including notes, drafts, photographs, correspondence, financial documents, publicity materials, and works that were never published. Personal papers include family correspondence, photographs, and mementos. These are about Creekmore, her family, and several ancestors. Records from Creekmore’s civic engagement come from her work with the Garden Club, Dogwood Arts Festival, Junior League, and various historic concerns...
Dates: 1794-1998

Betsey Beeler Creekmore Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0833
Abstract

This collection houses letters that Betsey Beeler Creekmore wrote to her mother, Betsey (Beeler) Creekmore, between 1934 and 1935. Also included are newspaper clippings documenting the Creekmore family and the history of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Dates: 1890-1960

Betsey Beeler Creekmore Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2823
Abstract

This collection contains the notes, photographs, and books collected by Betsey Beeler Creekmore for her publications and research about the Knoxville region and the Great Smoky Mountains.

Dates: 1930s, 1960s-1990s

Bettie Rhea Testimonial

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1613
Abstract

Testimonial awarded to Bettie Rhea for exceptional performance in English grammar class. The book contains poems and greetings from teachers, family, and friends.

Dates: 1858

Betty J. Sparks Oral History

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2629
Abstract

The Betty J. Sparks Oral History, 2001, is a typescript from an oral history interview with Betty J. Sparks by Dr. Kurt Piehler and Lindsey Waller of the University of Tennessee for the Veteran's Oral History Project conducted by the Center for the Study of War and Society.

Dates: 2001

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World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- United States. 308
Universities and colleges -- Tennessee. 301
Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. 290
University of Tennessee, Knoxville. 275
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. 246
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Knoxville (Tenn.) -- History. 122
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American. 114
United States. Army. 102
World War, 1939-1945. 101
Education, Higher -- Tennessee. 92
Tennessee -- History. 77
University of Tennessee, Knoxville -- History. 76
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Europe. 75
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Tennessee. 72
United States. Navy. 60
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives. 58
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Correspondence. 55
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area. 54
Correspondence. 51
Radiation -- Research. 51
Knoxville (Tenn.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. 49
University of Tennessee, Knoxville -- Faculty. 49
Soldiers -- Ohio -- Correspondence. 48
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States. 47
Authors, American -- Tennessee. 45
Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.). 40
Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives. 40
Nashville (Tenn.) -- History. 39
World War, 1939-1945 -- Correspondence. 36
Slavery -- Tennessee 35
United States. Army Air Forces. 34
Soldiers -- Tennessee -- Correspondence. 33
Account books -- Tennessee. 32
Tennessee -- Commerce. 32
Tennessee -- Politics and government -- 1865-1950. 30
World War, 1939-1945 -- Europe. 30
Authors, American -- 20th century. 29
Davidson County (Tenn.) -- History. 29
Tennessee -- Politics and government. 29
Motion pictures -- United States. 27
United States. Air Force. 27
Photographs. 26
County courts -- Tennessee. 24
Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.) -- Pictorial works. 24
Tennessee -- Genealogy. 24
Tennessee -- Politics and government -- To 1865. 24
Tennessee, East -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. 24
Tennessee -- Religion. 23
University of Tennessee, Knoxville -- Administration. 23
University of Tennessee, Knoxville -- Alumni and alumnae. 23
Knox County (Tenn.) -- History. 22
Memphis (Tenn.) -- History. 22
United States. Marine Corps. 22
Account books. 21
Knoxville (Tenn.) 21
Land tenure -- Tennessee. 21
Lawyers -- Tennessee. 21
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (N.C. and Tenn.). 20
Legal documents -- United States. 20
Tennessee Volunteers (Football team). 20
Broadsides 19
Education -- Tennessee. 19
Knoxville (Tenn.) -- Commerce. 19
Legal documents -- Tennessee. 19
Land grants -- Tennessee. 18
World War, 1939-1945 -- Medical care. 18
Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.) -- History. 17
Knoxville (Tenn.) -- Pictorial works. 17
Tennessee Valley Authority -- History. 17
World War, 1914-1918 -- United States. 17
World War, 1914-1918. 17
Authors, American -- Southern States. 16
Railroads -- Tennessee. 16
Screenplays 16
Tennessee -- Pictorial works. 16
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783. 16
World War, 1939-1945 -- Women -- United States. 16
Court records -- Tennessee -- Knox County. 15
Governors -- Tennessee. 15
Radiobiology. 15
Sheet music. 15
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons. 15
United States. Army. Air Corps. 15
World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, American. 15
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France. 15
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Italy. 15
World War, 1939-1945 -- Periodicals. 15
American literature -- 20th century. 14
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 14
Medicine -- Tennessee. 14
Nashville (Tenn.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. 14
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) -- Tennessee. 14
Tennessee, East -- History. 14
United States -- Description and travel. 14
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Africa, North. 14
World War, 1939-1945 -- Photography. 14
World War, 1939-1945 -- Tennessee. 14
College presidents -- Tennessee. 13
Genealogy. 13
Presbyterians -- Tennessee. 13
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