Box 1
Contains 31 Results:
"The President at Home" editorial essay, circa 1865
This collection includes a three-page handwritten editorial essay titled "The President at Home." In it, the unknown author postulates about Andrew Johnson's possible return to Tennessee following his tenure as President of the United States.
Richard Pearson Letter, 1844 July 2
This collection consists of a single handwritten letter written by Richard Pearson in 1844. In the letter, Pearson discusses a recent claim by William G. Brownlow about letters from Andrew Jackson.
Research on Charles M. Heiskell, a Hero of the Alamo
, 1977
This collection contains a packet of research from Roy H. Heiskell and a newspaper article, both regarding information on his ancestor, Charles M. Heiskell, who participated at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836. The documents include letters, a typescript of his research records, and a copy of a newspaper story pertaining to Charles M. Heiskell. Charles M. Heiskell's heirs were awarded grants of land as a result of his heroic death at the Alamo.
Edythe Helen Taylor Scrapbook, 1934-1977
This collection consists of one scrapbook put together by Edythe Helen Taylor. The scrapbook focuses mainly on the Tennessee Valley Authority, recording its activity from 1934-1977 in handwritten notes, newspaper clippings, and official documents.
John Bell Brownlow Letter, 1874 February 7
This collection features one handwritten letter from John Bell Brownlow, dated February 7, 1874, written to F. S. Heiskell in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Horace Maynard Letter, 1878 May 10
This collection features one handwritten letter from Horace Maynard dated May 10, 1878. The letter is written on stationery for the U. S. House of Representatives Committee of Ways and Means.
Release of Land for Sale Document, 1845 March 21
Notice Signed by County Clerk, 1846 October 5
Contract of Sale of Land, undated
Early Inns and Hostelries
Manuscript, undated
This collection features a twelve-chapter manuscript of Early Inns and Hostelries in the East Tennessee Country, 1760-1860
written by LaReine Warden Clayton. The manuscript, 25 typed pages in length, contains hand-written editing notes from Clayton as well. This is a draft of her later book, published in 1995, Stories of Early Inns and Taverns of the East Tennessee Country.
James Park Photograph, circa 1900
This collection features one photograph of Reverend James Park and his wife, Phebe, in their residence.
Letter from John Ferguson to Thaler, 1922 October 26
This collection contains various letters between Alwin Thaler and other scholars regarding the study of Shakespeare and his works.
Letter from H. McClure Young to Thaler, 1937 April 1
This collection contains various letters between Alwin Thaler and other scholars regarding the study of Shakespeare and his works.
Letter from Thaler to Young, 1937 April 19
This collection contains various letters between Alwin Thaler and other scholars regarding the study of Shakespeare and his works.
Letter from Arthur Colby Sprague to Thaler, 1939 January 1
This collection contains various letters between Alwin Thaler and other scholars regarding the study of Shakespeare and his works.
Letter from Willard Farnham to Thaler, 1950 July 8
This collection contains various letters between Alwin Thaler and other scholars regarding the study of Shakespeare and his works.
Letter from Farnham to Thaler, 1950 August 5
This collection contains various letters between Alwin Thaler and other scholars regarding the study of Shakespeare and his works.
Letter from James G. McManaway to Thaler, 1951 April 10
This collection contains various letters between Alwin Thaler and other scholars regarding the study of Shakespeare and his works.
Letter from Alan Keen to Thaler, 1952 April 10
This collection contains various letters between Alwin Thaler and other scholars regarding the study of Shakespeare and his works.
Letter from Thaler to Keen, 1952 April 30
This collection contains various letters between Alwin Thaler and other scholars regarding the study of Shakespeare and his works.