Scope and Contents Note Copies of the Congressional Directory with names of recipients (family members) on the front of each - George Franklin Neal, Nora Kate Neal (probably Katherine), and John 0. Neal. A family Bible in the possession of Mrs. Virginia Murphy indicates that John O'Brien Neal was born in 1874, two years earlier than the generally accepted date of birth. When he wrote letters to his sisters he signed them John Neal (Box 3, Folder 1). A letter of...

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Excellent! written at the bottom of the page. Grades (60-100 scale): Latin, 73; Greek, 84; English, 84; History, 95; Mathematics, 80; French, 86; Physics, 92.

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Neal is described as a man of exceptional gifts and ability ... Scholarly in spirit and habit, a man of fine attainments, he is a diligent student and [sic.] a cultivated gentleman. As a translator and interpreter of a foreign language appreciating the spirit and genius of the author and his work, I thought him especially happy. I bear cordial testimony to his zeal and worth.

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Some of the real estate belonged to the Wheelock family; Dr. Neal stated in his opening campaign speech that his entire holdings were in Rhea County (Box 3, Folder 6 )

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Some of the real estate belonged to the Wheelock family; Dr. Neal stated in his opening campaign speech that his entire holdings were in Rhea County (Box 3, Folder 6 )

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Some of the real estate belonged to the Wheelock family; Dr. Neal stated in his opening campaign speech that his entire holdings were in Rhea County (Box 3, Folder 6 )

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I have good reason to believe that he is a young man of more than ordinary promise.

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Some of the real estate belonged to the Wheelock family; Dr. Neal stated in his opening campaign speech that his entire holdings were in Rhea County (Box 3, Folder 6 )

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With a naturally bright and retentive mind he combines application and determination to succeed. Along with these excellent qualities he possesses a quiet, strong character, which entitles him to the confidence of the public. It gives me pleasure to testify to his real worth, character and scholarship.

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Neal was business manager of the paper.

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Neal received a Master of Arts degree.

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Some of the real estate belonged to the Wheelock family; Dr. Neal stated in his opening campaign speech that his entire holdings were in Rhea County (Box 3, Folder 6 )

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Neal spoke on The Sphinx Riddle of American Politics.

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Some of the real estate belonged to the Wheelock family; Dr. Neal stated in his opening campaign speech that his entire holdings were in Rhea County (Box 3, Folder 6 )

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Some of the real estate belonged to the Wheelock family; Dr. Neal stated in his opening campaign speech that his entire holdings were in Rhea County (Box 3, Folder 6 )

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Some of the real estate belonged to the Wheelock family; Dr. Neal stated in his opening campaign speech that his entire holdings were in Rhea County (Box 3, Folder 6 )

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Some of the real estate belonged to the Wheelock family; Dr. Neal stated in his opening campaign speech that his entire holdings were in Rhea County (Box 3, Folder 6 )

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Some of the real estate belonged to the Wheelock family; Dr. Neal stated in his opening campaign speech that his entire holdings were in Rhea County (Box 3, Folder 6 )

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Asks Neal to dress warmly.

Scope and Contents Note Hon. John R. Neal, who represents the Ninth Senatorial District ln the Upper House of the Legislature now in session in Nashville, lives in Rhea County and comes of Methodist stock. His father for many years represented the Third Congressional District in Congress from this State. Mr. Neal is Chairman of the Committee on Education, and is one of the best-educated men in the State. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee in the Academic Department and of the Law...